They are major builders in Jersey City and Hoboken, cities that benefited greatly from projects Menendez helped steer their way. NEWARK, NJ There needs to be accountability for the "armed, violent insurrection" that took place at the U.S. Capitol, according to Sen. Bob Menendez. Translate; Trending; Random; Home Politician Bob Menendez. In his letter to Christofias, Menendez wrote, "you cannot claim human rights violations by Turkey in your country and then ignore such violations in Cuba. [148], In 2010, The Wall Street Journal reported that Menendez had written to Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke,[149] asking him to approve an acquisition that would rescue from the prospect of receivership a New Jersey bank, First Bank Americano, operated by Menendez donors. Page 168. Critics of Menendez pointed out the surprising Democratic loss in the 2010 Massachusetts Senate special election that followed the death of Ted Kennedy; Menendez's lower-key, more cautious management style; and problems caused by retirements in Indiana and elsewhere. He happens to be the son of Senator Bob Menendez, senator (D-NJ). We wouldn't turn the Border Patrol or the Customs Service over to a foreign government, and we can't afford to turn our ports over to one either. "[62] He voted for the DREAM Act in 2007 and was a cosponsor along with 31 other senators in the Act's failed passage in 2010. 2010. "[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. He identified chief concerns as "rebuilding alliances, restoring American leadership in international institutions, and addressing complex global challenges like climate change, migration, pandemics like COVID-19." A highly critical Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation report found that the institution had engaged in unsafe or unsound banking practices, including operating without adequate supervision by its board of directors, an excessive level of delinquent or bad loans, inadequate earnings and insufficient coverage of its assets. [35], In January 2006, Governor Jon Corzine appointed Menendez to fill the remaining year in Corzine's Senate term from which Corzine resigned upon being elected governor of New Jersey the previous month. 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. Menendez, Bob. [63][64], Menendez voted against denying legal status to illegal immigrants convicted of domestic violence, crimes against children and crimes relating to the illegal purchase or sale of firearms, but voted to establish a six-month to 20-year ban for undocumented immigrants seeking citizenship who had been convicted for the same crimes along with obstruction of justice, human trafficking and the participation of criminal gang activity. [165], In April 2019, Menendez was one of 41 senators to sign a bipartisan letter to the housing subcommittee praising the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development's Section 4 Capacity Building program as authorizing "HUD to partner with national nonprofit community development organizations to provide education, training, and financial support to local community development corporations (CDCs) across the country" and expressing disappointment that Trump's budget "has slated this program for elimination after decades of successful economic and community development." In 2013 Menendez married Alicia Mucci, whom he had met at a fund-raiser. He made numerous media appearances in support of her campaign. 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Todd Young urges action to end Muslim genocide in Myanmar", "Lawmakers urge U.S. to call Myanmar's Rohingya campaign genocide", "U.S. lawmakers introduce bill hitting China for Uighur repression", "Bipartisan legislation in US senate against China's human rights abuses in Xinjiang", "Don't Let Democrats Become the Party of War", "More than 30 Senate Dems ask Trump to reconsider Central American aid cuts", "Senator Bob Menendez on Twitter: "Two years after being seized by Russian govt-backed separatists, journalist & @RFERL contributor Stanislav Aseyev remains in captivity with almost no connection to the outside world. 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. "[98], Menendez holds that the success of America's foreign policy is "inextricably linked to the health of her domestic democracy", stating in the January 19, 2021, confirmation hearings of Secretary-designate Antony Blinken that public servants and senators have a "duty to stand up for democracy, for the constitution, and for the rule of law." [6][195] In 2021, he was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour by President of Greece Katerina Sakellaropoulou, for "his contribution to the deepening of Greek-US relations and the promotion of peace and cooperation in the wider region. [36][37] Corzine's decision to appoint Menendez got the support of several Latino groups, including the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. The therapist reached out to Erik soon after the murders . 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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 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). In 2015 Menendez was indicted on federal corruption charges for allegedly failing to report numerous gifts from a political donor on whose behalf he interceded with various government agencies. In 1988, while continuing to serve as mayor, he was elected to represent the state's 33rd district in the New Jersey General Assembly and, within three years, moved to the New Jersey Senate, upon winning the March 1991 special election for the 33rd Senate district. Finally, you cannot take issue with the militarization of northern Cyprus and then ignore the state security apparatus that oppresses the Cuban people. [138], On June 12, 2007, Menendez endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and was given the position of National Campaign Co-Chair. From 2021 to 2023, he served as a commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. "[198][199], In 1976, Menendez married Jane Jacobsen, a teacher for the Union City Board of Education and Union City Public Schools. In 1976, Menendez married Jane Jacobsen, a teacher for the Union City Board of Education and Union City Public Schools. The name of this entity matches an address of a Daibes-owned property in North Haledon . Bob was born in New York City, New York, to Cuban parents, Evangelina and Mario Menndez. . [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". 0. In 1974, at the age of 20, Menendez was elected to the Union City School District's Board of Education. [114][115], Menendez raised the issue of Xinjiang reeducation camps and called China's treatment of Uyghur Muslim minority "beyond abhorrent",[116] adding, "The President needs to have a clear and consistent approach to China, and not turn a blind eye as a million Muslims are unjustly imprisoned and forced into labor camps by an autocratic regime. "[102][103], In December 2010, Menendez voted for the ratification of New Start,[104] a nuclear arms reduction treaty between the U.S. and the Russian Federation obliging both countries to have no more than 1,550 strategic warheads or 700 launchers deployed during the next seven years along with providing a continuation of on-site inspections that halted when START I expired the previous year. [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. Menendez ran for reelection to a third full term and defeated Republican Bob Hugin on November 6, with 54% of the vote to Hugin's 42%. Menendez supported abortion rights and same-sex marriage, and he emerged as a leading advocate for immigration reform. The United States Senate Select Committee on Ethics "severely admonished" him. "[106], In March 2017, Menendez co-sponsored the Israel Anti-Boycott Act (S.270), which made it a federal crime, punishable by a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment,[107] for Americans to encourage or participate in boycotts against Israel and Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories if protesting actions by the Israeli government. U.S. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence", "Democratic senator introduces bill to ban gun silencers", "U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., broke with Senate decorum Tuesday by calling Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., "racist" on the chamber floor over Johnson's remarks about the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Menendez was born on January 1, 1954, in New York City to Cuban immigrants[2][3] who had left Cuba a few months earlier, in 1953. He has family roots in Avils, Asturias, Spain. *registrants, or active lobbying firm. Bob Menendez 7 Tyrants and dictators have incited hatred against ethnic and religious minorities for centuries in order to consolidate power for themselves. Congressman Rob Menendez Announces State of the Union Guest February 6, 2023 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rob Menendez today announced Roslyn Rogers Collins as his special guest to President Biden's 2023 State of the Union Address. How rich was the Menendez family? "[83][84] In 2012, Menendez received a 94% rating from the Human Rights Campaign. A leaked database was released showing that almost 2 million registered members of the CCP were placed in key positions in various western nations. Updates? The New York City native, Menendez, was previously married for 29 years to Jane Jacobsen. Most Popular Boost Birthday January 1, 1954 (age 69) . Bob Menendez 6 There's a difference between a free market and free-for-all market. 6 min read. These tables list the top donors to candidates in the 2017 - 2022 election cycle. Sen. Robert Menendez arrives at federal court for the beginning of his trial on corruption charges alongside his son Robert Jr. and daughter Alicia Menendez in 2017. During that time Menendez entered local politics by mounting a drive to reform the Union City Board of Education. In 2015, Menendez was indicted on federal corruption charges; the jury was unable to reach a verdict and charges were dropped in 2018. 27441. . However, his second bid, in 1986, was successful, and he held the post until 1992. [178] The total rent collected over nine years was over $300,000. $14,250. In January 2018 the Department of Justice announced that it would not retry Menendez. "[196][197] He also received the Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III from President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades for "his contribution to promoting human rights, the rule of law, and democracy. But, he grew up in Union City, New . While several other people had been mentioned, Menendez was the early favorite among pundits for Governor-elect Corzine's choice. A resident of the Eighth Congressional District, Mrs. Read More [38] Menendez was the sixth Latino to serve in the United States Senate. [16] Menendez served as mayor until 1992 and in November 1987 was elected to represent the state's 33rd district in General Assembly. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. "[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. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives (1993-2006). Legislators at Annual Capitol Hill Observance, "CONGRESSIONAL FRIENDS OF THE IRISH NATIONAL CAUCUS 114th CONGRESS 20152017 |", "Sen. 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[28][29], In the 105th Congress, Menendez voted for the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, repealing provisions of the Glass-Steagall Act of 1933 that limited investment banks from acquiring insurance companies or other commercial banks, and voted for the Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000. But, he grew up in Union City, New Jersey, where he attended the Union Hill High School. Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey urge FEMA and HUD to find long-term housing fix for Hurricane Maria survivors", "A FEMA program has sheltered thousands of Puerto Ricans since Hurricane Maria. The killing of Jos and Kitty Menendez on a quiet Sunday evening in Beverly Hills didn't make the cover of People magazine until. Bob Menendez 5 [184] On November 16, 2017, Walls declared a mistrial due to the jury's continuing inability to reach a verdict on any of the charges. [30][31] After the 2001 Enron scandal, Menendez voted with 333 other House members for the SarbanesOxley Act. Family Life He divorced from Jane Jacobsen in 2005 after 29 years of marriage; the couple had two children, Alicia and Robert. He was evacuated to an undisclosed location, with other senators, after rioters breached the Capitol. "[113], Menendez condemned the genocide of the Rohingya Muslim minority in Myanmar and called for a stronger response to the crisis. BILL. [120][121], In October 2019, Menendez stated his opposition to the Turkish invasion of the Kurdish areas in Syria. His detention is an attack on journalists everywhere. Rob Menendez's push to follow in his father's footsteps is hardly unprecedented. "[6][7] While at Union Hill, Menendez became the student body president. They had two children: a daughter Alicia (who is now a television commentator), and son Robert. 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. [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. [20], Menendez, who is described as very close to Republicans on foreign policy,[21] voted for the failed Kosovo Resolution, authorizing the use of military force against Yugoslavia in the Kosovo War. 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. [118], In April 2019, Menendez was one of 34 senators to sign a letter to Trump encouraging him "to listen to members of your own Administration and reverse a decision that will damage our national security and aggravate conditions inside Central America", asserting that Trump had "consistently expressed a flawed understanding of U.S. foreign assistance" since becoming president and that he was "personally undermining efforts to promote U.S. national security and economic prosperity" by preventing the use of Fiscal Year 2018 national security funding. Robert is a lawyer by profession and is currently a board member of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). [147] On November 18, 2010, the New Jersey Supreme Court found that the New Jersey provision violated the U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez Embraces GOP Proposal to Sanction Russia Immediately, Rankling White House Menendez is discussing a compromise bill with Republicans who want to impose sanctions on Russia. Retrieved September 23, 2012. | ", "A Conversation About Identity: IV. [18] He defeated New Jersey Superior Court Judge Fred J. Theemling Jr. in the general election with 64% of the vote. Hate Crimes Prevention Act in 2009, saying, "When someone is harassed, assaulted or killed simply because of the type of person they are, it's a crime against an entire community and our nation's values. In 2000, Alina Lydia Fonteboa received 233 votes and Kari Sachs received 168 votes. $6,750. Melgen, along with his family and associates, contributed more than $1m to Menendez and political action committees to help secure the senator's re-election in 2012, according to Federal . 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Second, you cannot call for property rights for Greek Cypriots and then deny them on Cuba. Sen. Robert Menendez, chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, vowed to hold hearings on the Biden administration's execution of the withdrawal from Afghanistan. The Democratic senator from New Jersey, well . [168][169] The allegations were promoted by Republican Party operatives, who arranged for ABC News and the Daily Caller to interview two women who accused Menendez of patronizing prostitutes. Menedez married Jacobsen in 1976 and. [140], A group of New Jersey citizens launched an effort to recall Menendez in early 2010. The organizations themselves did not donate, rather the money came from the organizations' PACs, their individual members or employees or owners, and those . 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. shoes of the average new Jerseyan all of my life," menendez said in 2005, "and i know the challenges they face."1 robert menendez was born on January 1, 1954, in new York city, one of three children born to mario, a carpenter, and evangelina menendez, a seamstress. WASHINGTON - U.S. Cognizant Technology Solutions. Federal prosecutors decided on Wednesday not to retry Senator Bob Menendez on corruption charges that ended in a hung jury last fall, lifting the legal cloud hanging over the New Jersey Democrat . Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Marco Rubio (R-FL). [53] He also called for an investigation into white supremacy in the military. Menendez has said, "My mother and Miss Harper made me understand the power of education, what it means to put a premium on learning and working hard. 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. . [145] He appealed the ruling. 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. Musto had been found guilty of corruption, and Menendez had testified against him, but Musto retained some popularity. [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. "[70], He voted for the Secure Fence Act of 2006, building 700 miles (1,100km) of physical barriers and expanding surveillance at the MexicoU.S. "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. The senators asserted that "FEMA's refusal to use the tools at its disposal, including DHAP, to help these survivors is puzzling and profoundly troubling" and that hundreds of hurricane survivors were susceptible to being left homeless in the event that FEMA and HUD continued to not work together. Congressman Frank Guarini, of New Jersey's 14th congressional district, retired after redistricting. He was notably more liberal on environmental and domestic issues. Menendez ran for reelection to a second full term and defeated Republican Joe Kyrillos on November 6, with 58% of the vote to Kyrillos's 39%. [8] He went on to become the first in his family to go to college,[6] attending Saint Peter's College in Jersey City,[6][9][10] where he became a member of the Lambda Theta Phi fraternity. [188] On January 31, 2018, the Justice Department announced it was dropping all charges against Menendez. [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). His letter, signed by nine other senators, alleged that it was Assange's goal to "undermine democratic processes globally". Bob Menendez (Robert Menendez) was born on 1 January, 1954 in New York, New York, United States, is a United States Senator from New Jersey. [78], In February 2019, in response to reports of the EPA intending to decide against setting drinking water limits for perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) as part of an upcoming national strategy to manage the aforementioned class of chemicals, Menendez was one of 20 senators to sign a letter to Acting EPA Administrator Andrew R. Wheeler calling on the agency "to develop enforceable federal drinking water standards for PFOA and PFOS, as well as institute immediate actions to protect the public from contamination from additional per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Bob Menendez (serving since 2006) and Cory Booker (serving since 2013) are the two Democrats representing the state. An independent candidate, Nick Carducci, has also thrown his hat into the ring to challenge New Jersey's senior senator. In 1992 Menendez ran for the U.S. House of Representatives following redistricting that created the Latino-majority 13th district. earlier in 1953. U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez was married earlier this month in a ceremony moved outdoors due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Committee has determined that this conduct violated Senate Rules, federal law, and applicable standards of conduct. Associated With He succeeded John Kerry as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations in 2013. [122], Menendez called for the Trump administration to immediately suspend U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan,[123] sent through Pentagon's "building partner assistance program. These kids have grown up as Americans, worked hard in school and now they want to serve our country in the military or pursue a college education. The bill was intended to respond to the Virginia Beach shooting, where the perpetrator used a .45-caliber handgun with multiple extended magazines and a suppressor. 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