Robert Menendez
Sourced recordU.S. House - NJ District 08 · Congressional District 8
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Profile Snapshot
Robert Menendez is a Democratic Representative from New Jersey, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023. Born 1985. Official website: https://menendez.house.gov
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
0 of 10 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
27/28 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 27 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialRobert Menendez is a candidate for U.S. House - NJ District 08profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedRaised $3,624,592.36 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Community Leaders Host Fundraiser for Congressman Robert Menendez in New Jersey - The National Herald
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-07-09: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-04-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-03-16: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-03-05: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2026-01-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-01-28: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
2026-01-08: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-01-08: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-12-23: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-12-03: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Public Statements
Press Releases July 13, 2026 Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement after reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) is again pursuing its previously abandoned plans to convert a warehouse into a detention facility in Roxbury. “We have been clear from day one: New Jersey does not want the expansion of ICE detention in our communities. “When ICE’s Roxbury warehouse plan first came to light, we fought back, bringing together thousands of New Jerseyans in opp
ously abandoned plans to convert a warehouse into a detention facility in Roxbury. “We have been clear from day one: New Jersey does not want the expansion of ICE detention in our communities. “When ICE’s Roxbury warehouse plan first came to light, we fought back, bringing together thousands of New Jerseyans in opposition. “We will continu… Continue Reading July 07, 2026 KEARNY, NJ - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez, Congresswoman Nellie Pou, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, East Newark
and Kearny Mayor Carol Jean Doyle announced $3,000,000 in federal funding for pedestrian and cyclist safety improvements along Passaic Avenue in East Newark, Harrison, and Kearny. “I am proud to have secured this critical funding to make our West Hudson communities safer and more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists,” said Congres… Continue Reading June 30, 2026 Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States upheld birthrig
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Promise Tracker
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