Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL). [205] In October 2019, Menendez got engaged to Nadine Arslanian, a businesswoman from Bergen County. According to two federal officials who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case, the intern was arrested in front of his New Jersey home on December 6, 2012. Bob Menendez, in full Robert Menendez, (born January 1, 1954, New York, New York, U.S.), American politician who was appointed as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate from New Jersey in 2006 and was elected to that body later that year. He was born to a low-class family of Cuban immigrants. in political science, and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers Law School in 1979 at the Newark campus. Bob Menendez, in full Robert Menendez, (born January 1, 1954, New York, New York, U.S.), American politician who was appointed as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate from New Jersey in 2006 and was elected to that body later that year. border, and supported Senate Amendment 4775, which would have appropriated $1.8 billion for the construction of 370 miles (600km) of triple-layered fencing, and 461 miles (742km) of vehicle barriers along parts of the Southwest. [19] After that, he was reelected every two years with at least 71% of the vote until he was appointed to the U.S. Senate in January 2006. The database was leaked to an international group of legislators called the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, which includes Sens. The Turkish delegation last week met with several senators and members of the House of Representatives, among them Ron Johnson and Jim Risch from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee chaired by Menendez. Senator's son emerges as likely successor", "Rob Menendez enters race for Sires House seat", "It's not a date: Murphy gives broad reopening goals, but few specifics", "U.S. [32], Although he had sometimes been portrayed as the political boss of Hudson County, he strongly dislikes this appellation, particularly because, according to an anonymous close source quoted in the December 11, 2005 Union City Reporter, "there is no boss of Hudson County". $7,500. In 1974, at the age of 20, Menendez was elected to the Union City School District's Board of Education. Sen. Bob Menendez makes his way to the Senate Chambers at the U.S. Capitol on August 03, 2022. Their parents did not hate them for doing it. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. "[34], In September 2006, just a few weeks before the 2006 senate elections, the office of the US District Attorney, Chris Christie, began investigating the rental deal with NHCAC, subpoenaing records from them. [6][9][10] Menendez was admitted to the New Jersey Bar in 1980[12][13] and became a lawyer in private practice. Wherwein, Peter (May 14, 1984). Dec. 22, 2021 Robert Menendez Jr., the 36-year-old son of New Jersey's senior United States senator, has told political leaders that he will run for Congress to replace Representative Albio. [167], In November 2012, the conservative political news and opinion website Daily Caller published allegations that Menendez had contact with underage prostitutes in the Dominican Republic. [161][162], In May 2014, Menendez received an award for Political Courage at a gala organized by the American Friends of Likud, where he reaffirmed the strong alliance between the U.S. and Israel and said, "several thousands of years of history lead to an undeniable conclusion: the reestablishment of the State of Israel in modern times is a political reality with roots going back to the time of Abraham and Sarah and historical texts and artifacts". Most of the benefits of such a policy would benefit the richest taxpayers. During that time Menendez entered local politics by mounting a drive to reform the Union City Board of Education. In January 2006, he was appointed to fill the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jon Corzine (who had been elected governor of New Jersey), and was elected to a full six-year term in November; he was reelected in 2012 and 2018. [128] His "Syria force resolution" was praised by President Obama and others. Earlier this year, at Senator Menendez's request, the Government Accountability Office agreed to conduct a review of security assistance to the country to ensure that it aligns with U.S. interests; this violence indicates that it does not. "[92], Menendez has an "F" rating from the National Rifle Association and a "F" rating from the Gun Owners of America due to his support of gun law reform. Omissions? Menendez ( Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent New Jersey's 8th Congressional District. Bob Menendez Politician #105240. $6,750. [39], In 2015, Menendez was ranked #1 on The Hudson Reporter's annual Power List of the "Fifty Most Powerful Political Figures in Hudson County". [76][77], Menendez introduced legislation that would give incentives for the conversion of vehicles to run on natural gas; the bill did not make it out of committee in its first incarnation, and failed to receive 60 votes required to pass in 2012. Congressman Frank Guarini, of New Jersey's 14th congressional district, retired after redistricting. Senator Bob Menendez was born in New York City on January 1, 1954. [71][72], On January 28, 2013, Menendez was a member of a bipartisan group of eight senators that announced principles for comprehensive immigration reform (CIR). In the midterm elections held on November 7, near the end of his one-year appointment, Menendez ran to retain his Senate seat. Seventy-five percent of the population is in need of humanitarian assistance and more than 8 million are on the brink of famine. They are both vulnerable targets for attack and venues for smuggling and human trafficking. Esther Salas '94 First Latina on New Jersey District Court", "NJ District 13 D Primary Race Jun 02, 1992", "Sen. Menendez likely to take Foreign Relations panel in wake of Kerry exit", "S Con Res 21 Kosovo Resolution Voting Record", "H.R. [170] ABC News and other news organizations such as The New York Times and the New York Post declined to publish the allegations, viewing them as unsubstantiated and lacking credibility. [69] He voted to continue federal funding for declared "sanctuary cities. [185][186], After his indictment, Menendez voluntarily stepped down as ranking member of the Foreign Relations Committee. [26][27], Menendez voted for the PATRIOT Act in 2001, and in 2006 for its reauthorization. "[75], In April 2018, Menendez was one of five Democratic senators to sign a letter to FEMA administrator Brock Long calling on FEMA to enter an agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development that would "stand up the Disaster Housing Assistance Program and address the medium- and longer-term housing needs" of evacuees of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. [163], In February 2015, The Intercept published an investigative work by Ali Gharib and Eli Clifton, assisted in part by the work of independent researcher Joanne Stocker, indicating that Menendez received at least two donations from the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK) before September 2012, when it was listed as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. [109] In March 2018, Menendez voted against Bernie Sanders's and Chris Murphy's resolution that would end U.S. support for the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen. He was notably more liberal on environmental and domestic issues. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1993-2006). [54], Menendez is an "aggressive advocate" of immigration reform,[55][56] calling it the "civil rights issue of our time". 2010. [144] Menendez said he was surprised that a group claiming to be true to the Constitution was trying, in his words, "to undermine it". "[150] An aide to Menendez said that his decision to write the letter was not influenced by political contributions. [174] On March 18, 2013, Dominican police announced that three women had said they had been paid $300$425 each to lie about having had sex with Menendez.[175]. He was elected to the board in 1974 and served until 1978. 2016). Senator Robert Menendez (1954 - ) In Congress 1993 - Present | Member Hide Overview Courtesy U.S. Senate Historical Office Read biography More on This Member See This Member's Remarks in the Congressional Record View Member Committee Assignments (Senate.gov) Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Robert Menendez Hide Filters Hide Tracker He was born to a low-class family of Cuban immigrants. [91], Of gay rights, Menendez has said, "Two people who want to be committed to each other should be able to enter into marriage, and they should receive the benefits that flow from that commitment. [25], Menendez voted against the United Nations Reform Act of 2005, cutting U.S. funding to the U.N. by 50% over three years, and sponsored the Tsunami Orphans and Unaccompanied Children Act of 2005 to provide assistance to victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. [140], A group of New Jersey citizens launched an effort to recall Menendez in early 2010. He also served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 till 2006. That designation allowed the agency to receive additional federal grants. [138], On June 12, 2007, Menendez endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and was given the position of National Campaign Co-Chair. Dozens of members of political dynasties have been elected to Congress, from Prescott and George H.W. After studying law at Rutgers University (Juris Doctor, 1979), he entered private legal practice in 1980. [89][90], In 1999, Menendez voted against a proposed amendment that would have banned adoption in Washington D.C. by same-sex couples and other persons not related by blood or marriage. Senator from New Jersey, since January 17, 2006. He was the first in his family to attend college, graduating from Saint Peters College (now Saint Peters University) with a bachelors degree in political science in 1976. Additionally, while accepting these gifts, you used your position as a Member of the Senate to advance Dr. Melgen's personal and business interests. [129], On September 28, 2006, Menendez voted for the Military Commissions Act. Musto had been found guilty of corruption, and Menendez had testified against him, but Musto retained some popularity. He was elected and took office the following year. [4] His father, Mario Menndez, was a carpenter, and his mother, Evangelina, was a seamstress. Sebator Menendez was born on January 1, 1954 in New York City to Cuban immigrants who had left Cuba a few months earlier in 1953. . He declared candidacy for the 2024 election. $14,250. Senator Bob Menendez has spent more than thirty years in public service, tackling immigration reform, expanding opportunities for Latinos, and fighting for equality for all Americans Photo by Noah Willman By Billy Yost Thirty years can either seem like a lifetime or the blink of an eye. [93] Specifically, he supports universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. [183][184] In return, Menendez was accused of accepting a range of perks from Melgen, including trips on Melgen's private jet, three nights at a five-star Paris hotel, a round of golf at a private club in West Palm Beach and access to an exclusive Dominican resortsome of which Menendez allegedly failed to report on financial disclosure forms. [87][88] Menendez also voted for the U.S. military's Don't ask, don't tell as a congressman, and co-sponsored the DADT repeal act in 2010. Sen. Robert "Bob" Menendez's 2022 Report Card Senior Senator from New Jersey Democrat Serving Jan 18, 2006 - Jan 3, 2025 These statistics cover Menendez's record during the 117th Congress (Jan 3, 2021-Jan 3, 2023) and compare him to other senators also serving at the end of the session. In 1974,[citation needed] he was elected to the Union City Board of Education, the youngest candidate to ever win election to the board. "Senator Menendez takes the long view to his chairmanship, guided by the belief that projecting American values from the committee dais will make a real difference in the world and improve the. [190][191], In April 2018, the United States Senate Select Committee on Ethics "severely admonished" Menendez in a letter,[192][193] writing: .mw-parser-output .templatequote{overflow:hidden;margin:1em 0;padding:0 40px}.mw-parser-output .templatequote .templatequotecite{line-height:1.5em;text-align:left;padding-left:1.6em;margin-top:0}, The Committee has found that over a six-year period you knowingly and repeatedly accepted gifts of significant value from Dr. Melgen without obtaining required Committee approval, and that you failed to publicly disclose certain gifts as required by Senate Rule and federal law. [96], In December 2018, Menendez was one of 42 senators to sign a letter to Trump administration officials Alex Azar, Seema Verma, and Steve Mnuchin arguing that the administration was improperly using Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act to authorize states to "increase health care costs for millions of consumers while weakening protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions." However, three months later the Senate Ethics Committee severely admonished Menendez and ordered him to repay the fair market value of all impermissible gifts not already repaid. In November 2018 he was elected to a third term in the Senate. In terms of terms in the Senate, Frank . Menendez, 68, was indicted in 2015 after prosecutors from the Justice Department's Public Integrity Unit accused him of accepting lavish bribes from Palm Beach ophthalmologist Dr. Salomon Melgen.. Similarly, in 1999, when the state's other U.S. The Committee has determined that this conduct violated Senate Rules, federal law, and applicable standards of conduct. He had two children from a previous marriage (19762005) to Jane Jacobsen. [105], On August 18, 2015, Menendez announced his opposition to the nuclear deal with Iran, saying, "President Obama continues to erroneously say that this agreement permanently stops Iran from having a nuclear bomb, Let's be clear: What the agreement does is to recommit Iran not to pursue a nuclear bomb, a promise they have already violated in the past. "[151] Former federal bank regulator William K. Black called the letter "grotesquely inappropriate" and said that "the letter crossed an unofficial line by asking regulators to approve an application instead of simply asking that it be given consideration. "[97], In January 2019, during the 201819 United States federal government shutdown, Menendez was one of 34 senators to sign a letter to Commissioner of Food and Drugs Scott Gottlieb recognizing the efforts of the FDA to address the effect of the government shutdown on the public health and employees while remaining alarmed "that the continued shutdown will result in increasingly harmful effects on the agency's employees and the safety and security of the nation's food and medical products. Menendez concurrently served in the New Jersey General Assembly (198791). He called for military intervention in Libya and Syria, though he opposed a 2002 resolution that authorized the use of force against Iraq. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first appointed to the U.S. Senate by Governor Jon Corzine, and chaired the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations from 2013 to 2015, and again . "Alliance sweeps to power", Last edited on 20 February 2023, at 18:08, United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Union City School District's Board of Education, elected to a full six-year term in November, United States Senate Select Committee on Ethics, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists, Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, 1996 United States Senate election in New Jersey, 2006 United States Senate election in New Jersey, 2012 United States Senate election in New Jersey, 2018 United States Senate election in New Jersey, United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, United States Senate Committee on Finance, Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, 2021 United States Electoral College vote count, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Average Age & Life Expectancy Robert A Menendez lived 18 years shorter than the average Menendez family member when he died at the age of 57. ", "Trump 'Unleashed the Gates of Hell' by Green-Lighting Turkey's Syria Invasion, Senator Menendez Says", "Democrats urge halt to security aid to Azerbaijan in Armenia conflict", "US Allocates $100 million in Security Aid to Azerbaijan in 201819", "During Major Azerbaijani War Games, US Pulls Plug on Artsakh Demining", "Democrats warn Turkey over involvement in Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict", "Sen. Robert Menendez is about to assume a more powerful role in Washington", "Senators Vow Progress as Menendez Indicted", "House quickly passes South Korea nuke deal extension", "Statement by the President on the Ukraine Freedom Support Act", "S.3652 - A bill to counter the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, to expedite security assistance to Ukraine to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, and to impose sanctions relating to the actions of the Russian Federation with respect to Ukraine, and for other purposes", "Neo-Nazis Not Top of Mind for Senate Democrats Pushing Weapons for Ukraine", "Sen. Menendez: 'Mother of all sanctions bill' will deter Putin from invading Ukraine", [https://web.archive.org/web/20071213002727/https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=2&vote=00259 Archived, Hillary Clinton For President Press Release, "Tea Party activists look to unseat U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez", "Tea Party group seeking to recall Sen. Robert Menendez appears before N.J. appeals court", "Court rules Tea Party can proceed with effort to recall Sen. Robert Menendez", "Tea Party Petition Aims to Oust NJ Senator Menendez", "US senator from NJ appeals recall ruling", "Why Recalls of U.S. In 1982 Menendez ran for mayor of Union City but was defeated. The name of this entity matches an address of a Daibes-owned property in North Haledon . His current term ends on January 3, 2025. I call for Mr. Aseyev's immediate release. The United States Senate Select Committee on Ethics "severely admonished" him. [61], Menendez is a strong supporter of the DREAM Act, saying, "Children should not be punished for the actions of their parents. He identifies the "core American values" as "democracy, human rights, and the rule of law", upon which foreign policy should be recentered. [164], Menendez spearheaded a nonbinding resolution in July 2018 "warning President Trump not to let the Russian government question diplomats and other officials". In 1988, after getting caught in a string of burglaries, Erik was required by the court to meet with a therapist named Dr. Jerome Oziel. They divorced in 2005. These tables list the top donors to candidates in the 2017 - 2022 election cycle. WASHINGTON - U.S. Tuesday, Sen. Robert Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, joined 13 other members of the Senate Finance Committee to vote in favor of the health care reform bill. In 2002, a candidate listed only as "Independent (The American Party)" received 34 votes; also, Herbert Shaw's full party name was "Politicians are Crooks Politicos son Corruptos" (shortened for display purposes above). The district had been renumbered as the 13th district, and reconfigured as a Latino-majority district. Contributing Editor, Encyclopdia Britannica. The Justice Department formally handed down an indictment for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez on Wednesday, alleging that the Democrat used his Senate office to promote the interests of friend and. They had two children: Alicia Menendez, an MSNBC television commentator/host,[201][202] and Rob Menendez, who worked as the Commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and was elected to Congress in the 8th congressional district in 2022 as a Democrat. "[198][199], In 1976, Menendez married Jane Jacobsen, a teacher for the Union City Board of Education and Union City Public Schools. The Democratic senator from New Jersey, well . Accordingly, the Committee issues you this Public Letter of Admonition, and also directs you to repay the fair market value of all impermissible gifts not already repaid. [108], In 2018, Menendez urged Vice President Mike Pence to enter talks with Ecuador about withdrawing its asylum for Julian Assange. In 1992 Menendez ran for the U.S. House of Representatives following redistricting that created the Latino-majority 13th district. *Includes contributions from other candidate committees. After representing Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump and developing close ties inside the Trump White House, Lowell, one of the capital's best-known scandal lawyers, is now representing a favorite target of former President Donald Trump: Hunter Biden. He is married to businessperson Nadine . Bob Menendez is a member of Job: Politician Born in 1954 Born on January 1 Zodiac Sign Capricorn Living In United States Bob Menendez fans also viewed: Cory Booker Politician Donald Trump President George Clooney Actor Hillary Clinton Politician Karunanidhi Politician Mitt Romney Politician Rahul Gandhi Politician Tom Hanks Actor Vijay Mallya Senator Bob Menendez was born in New York City on January 1, 1954. They had two children: a daughter Alicia (who is now a television commentator), and son Robert. One of the other entities incorporated at sub-suite 301a of 125 River Road is 214 High Mountain Road LLC. [24] In 2002, Menendez voted against the Iraq Resolution to authorize the invasion of Iraq. He was evacuated to an undisclosed location, with other senators, after rioters breached the Capitol. The charges against Menendez included bribery, fraud, and making false statements. Menendez won a special election later that year to retain the seat. Robert is a lawyer by profession and is currently a board member of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. [177] Menendez maintains that he rented the property out below market-value because "he was supportive of its work". $0. [119], In June 2019, Menendez called for the immediate release of Ukrainian journalist Stanislav Aseyev, who was being held in custody by militants from the so-called Donetsk People's Republic. Bob Menendez (serving since 2006) and Cory Booker (serving since 2013) are the two Democrats representing the state. . [170][172] The Daily Caller said this woman was not interviewed for its story. "[123], In September 2022, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Menendez criticized the Biden administration for hesitating to impose sanctions on the governments of Sudan and Ethiopia, where many atrocities and war crimes were committed in the Tigray War. Bob Menendez 5 The senators argued that foreign assistance to Central American countries created less migration to the U.S. by helping to improve conditions in those countries. Until this week, the last time Lyle and Erik Menendez saw each other was Sept. 10, 1996, said Robert Rand, a journalist who has covered the case since 1989 and was a consultant for NBC's 2017 TV . Complicating the picture, lawmakers including Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat who is a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, are pressing Biden to name a Latino candidate to . "Christofias pressed in US over Havana embassy plan", Hazou, Elias. Updates? 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