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Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

DDemocratNJ-8 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance100
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone2
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency86
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
49
Total Statements
9
Floor Speeches
40
Press Releases
14
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Immigration: 15Taxes: 5Housing: 5Environment: 4Healthcare: 3Economy: 2Trade: 2Crime & Justice: 2Veterans: 2Education: 1Social Security: 1Defense: 1Infrastructure: 1Gun Policy: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 41Ceremonial: 3Urgent: 2: 2Bipartisan: 1

Statements (49)

Press Release2026-06-03
Menendez Leads NJ Democratic Members in Demanding Answers and Accountability For Inhumane Conditions and Systemic Medical Neglect at Delaney Hall
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Press Release2026-06-02
JOINT STATEMENT: Democrats Secure Release of High School Student from Delaney Hall Facility
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Press Release2026-05-21
Menendez Responds to Raúl Castro Indictment
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Press Release2026-05-21
Menendez, McIver, Carter, and Veasey Introduce Bill to Develop a Standardized HPV Test for Men
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Press Release2026-05-21
Menendez and Pallone’s Bill Honoring Pascrell’s Traumatic Brain Injury Legacy Advances Through House Energy and Commerce Committee
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Press Release2026-05-20
Dads Caucus Mental Health Working Group Chair Menendez and Dads Caucus Chair Gomez Lead Roundtable on Family Mental Health
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Press Release2026-05-13TaxesEnvironmentVeterans
House Republicans Block Congressman Menendez’s Amendment to Protect Department of Veterans Affairs Workers Honoring the Life of Alex Pretti
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Press Release2026-05-12CeremonialImmigration
Menendez, McIver, and Watson Coleman Mark Anniversary of Delaney Hall Visit by Introducing Legislation to Bolster ICE Oversight Rules
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Press Release2026-05-11Immigration
Menendez, Crockett, and Ramirez Call for Investigation, Demand FAA Stop Helping ICE Hide Secret “Ghost Flights”
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Press Release2026-05-10Immigration
Menendez, Watson Coleman y McIver celebran un año desde el caos del ICE en Delaney Hall
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Press Release2026-05-09Immigration
Menendez, Watson Coleman, and McIver Mark One Year Since ICE Chaos at Delaney Hall
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Press Release2026-05-01Environment
Menendez responde a la aprobación en la Cámara de Representantes de la financiación del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional
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Press Release2026-05-01Environment
Menendez Responds to House Passage of Department of Homeland Security Funding
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Press Release2026-04-30
Menendez presenta una legislación para establecer una línea nacional de atención para cuidadores de personas con discapacidades del desarrollo
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Press Release2026-04-30
MIRA: Menendez impulsa la aprobación de la Ley de Seguridad de la Cafeína Sarah Katz en la audiencia de Energía y Comercio
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Press Release2026-04-30
Menendez Introduces Legislation to Establish National Hotline for Caregivers of Individuals Living with Developmental Disabilities
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Press Release2026-04-30
WATCH: Menendez Pushes for Passage of Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act at Energy & Commerce Hearing
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Press Release2026-04-29Immigration
Menendez, Watson Coleman, and McIver Lead NJ Democrats in Calling on DHS to Abandon Roxbury ICE Warehouse Plans and Halt Further Immigration…
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Press Release2026-04-29Immigration
Menendez, Watson Coleman y McIver lideran a los demócratas de Nueva Jersey en pedir al DHS que abandone los planes del almacén ICE en Roxbury y…
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Press Release2026-04-29Immigration
Menendez, Watson Coleman, and McIver Lead NJ Democrats in Calling on DHS to Abandon Roxbury ICE Warehouse Plans and Halt Further Immigration Detention
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Floor Speech2026-04-23Immigration
VICTIMS OF IMMIGRATION ACTIONS

VICTIMS OF IMMIGRATION ACTIONS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3081-H3082] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-04-23Infrastructure
Menendez, Goldman, Pou Call on FIFA to Subsidize Transit For World Cup Matches
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Press Release2026-04-23
Menendez, Goldman, Pou piden a la FIFA que subvencione el tranporte para partidos de la Copa Mundial
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Press Release2026-04-22
Menendez se une a Tlaib en la lucha por reducir los costos de los alimentos para las familias y poner fin a la inflación de precios en las tiendas
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Press Release2026-04-22
Menendez Joins Tlaib in Push to Lower Grocery Costs for Families, End Price Gouging in Stores
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Press Release2026-04-16
Menendez se une a Raskin en la lucha por una comisión independiente para evaluar la capacidad presidencial
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Press Release2026-04-16
Menendez Joins Raskin in Push for Independent Commission to Assess Presidential Capacity
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Press Release2026-04-10CeremonialHousing
Menendez Memorializes One-Year Anniversary of Hudson River Helicopter Crash
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Press Release2026-04-10Housing
Menendez conmemora el primer aniversario del accidente del helicóptero en el río Hudson
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Press Release2026-04-09
Menendez, Nadler, Malliotakis, Espaillat, and Goldman Introduce Helicopter Safety and Parity Act
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Press Release2026-04-09
Menendez, Nadler, Malliotakis, Espaillat y Goldman presentan la Ley de Seguridad y Paridad de los Helicópteros
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Press Release2026-04-07Housing
Menendez Announces $1.41 Million in Federal Funding for North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue Firehouse Modernization
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Press Release2026-04-07Housing
Menendez anuncia 1.41 millones de dólares en financiación federal para la modernización de la estación de bomberos y rescate regional de North Hudson
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Press Release2026-04-03Economy
Menendez, Bollwage Announce $1 Million in Federal Funding for Lead Service Line Replacements in Elizabeth
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Press Release2026-04-03Economy
Menéndez y Bollwage anuncian 1 millón de dólares en financiación federal para reemplazos de líneas de servicio de plomo en Elizabeth
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Press Release2026-03-25Immigration
Menendez Applauds New Immigrant Protection Laws in New Jersey
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Press Release2026-03-25Immigration
Menéndez aplaude las nuevas leyes de protección de inmigrantes en Nueva Jersey
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Press Release2026-03-25Urgent
Ahead of Black Maternal Health Week, Menendez Joins Underwood, Adams, and Booker to Reintroduce Momnibus Bills to End America’s Maternal Health Crisis
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Press Release2026-03-25Urgent
Antes de la Semana de la Salud Materna Negra, Menéndez se une a Underwood, Adams y Booker para reintroducir proyectos de ley Momnibus que pongan fin…
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Press Release2026-03-18
Menendez Responds to Turkey's Recent Aggression on Cyprus
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Press Release2026-03-16
Menendez, Matsui, Barragán y Carter presentan una legislación que obliga al FCC a restablecer el Consejo de Equidad y Diversidad en Comunicación
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Floor Speech2026-02-12Immigration
SAFETY IN AMERICA

SAFETY IN AMERICA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Page H2208] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SAFETY IN AMERICA…

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Floor Speech2026-02-04ImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
HORRIFIC ICE ABUSES

HORRIFIC ICE ABUSES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2016-H2021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HORRIFIC…

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Floor Speech2026-01-22ImmigrationEducation
SPEAKING OUT AGAINST ICE

SPEAKING OUT AGAINST ICE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Page H1338] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SPEAKING OUT…

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Floor Speech2026-01-09ImmigrationCrime & Justice
HOLD THE ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTABLE

HOLD THE ADMINISTRATION ACCOUNTABLE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Page H607] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HOLD THE…

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Floor Speech2026-01-08ImmigrationTaxes
HOLDING ICE ACCOUNTABLE

HOLDING ICE ACCOUNTABLE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Page H148] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HOLDING ICE…

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Floor Speech2026-01-07BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR4593S2020
SAVING HOMEOWNERS FROM OVERREGULATION WITH EXCEPTIONAL RINSING ACT

SAVING HOMEOWNERS FROM OVERREGULATION WITH EXCEPTIONAL RINSING ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [House] [Pages H127-H132] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2025-03-27HealthcareGun PolicyTaxes
ADDRESSING CONSTITUENTS' MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES

ADDRESSING CONSTITUENTS' MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1320-H1321] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-01-16Ceremonial
CONGRATULATING BAYONNE MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM

CONGRATULATING BAYONNE MODEL UNITED NATIONS TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Page H205] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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