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Representative for New Jersey District 8
Born
July 12, 1985
Age 40
Phone
(202) 225-7919
Office
2453 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|New Jersey District 8

Robert Menendez

Robert Jacobsen Menendez Jr. is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 8th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party and son of former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, he was a commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey from 2021 to 2023.

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Voting Record — 550
Yes42%
No58%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align97%
Cross-party1%
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Congressional District 8

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Robert Menendez
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratNew Jersey District 8
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Robert's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 20 sponsored · 50 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

The time has come to end the helicopter madness that has plagued our communities for far too long. That's why Rep. Nadler, Rep. Malliotakis, & I introduced legislation to ban non-essential flights in our region & to ensure the safety of all of our residents. We will not relent in this fight. 🚁🔨
The Trump admin just announced that it will buy plane tickets for some people who want to "self-deport" and give them $1,000 once they depart. In a wildly deceptive claim, they say this will allow people to come back legally. For many people, THIS IS A LIE. Leaving will make their cases MUCH worse.
DHS Announces Historic Travel Assistance and Stipend for Voluntary Self-Deportation
Release Date: May 5, 2025
The First Illegal Alien to Utilize Travel Assistance has Already Returned to Honduras

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a historic opportunity for illegal aliens to receive both financial and travel assistance to facilitate travel back to their home country through the CBP Home App. Any illegal alien who uses the CBP Home App to self-deport will also receive a stipend of $1000 dollars, paid after their return to their home country has been confirmed through the app. 

Self-deportation is a dignified way to leave the U.S. and will allow illegal aliens to avoid being encountered by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Even with the cost of the stipend, it is projected that the use of CBP Home will decrease the costs of a deportation by around 70 percent. Currently the average cost to arrest, detain, and remove an illegal alien is $17,121.   

The first use of travel assistance has already proven successful. An illegal alien that the Biden Administration allowed into our country recently utilized the program to receive a ticket for a flight from Chicago to Honduras. Additional tickets have already been booked for this week and the following week. 

“If you are here illegally, self-deportation is the best, safest and most cost-effective way to leave the United States to avoid arrest. DHS is now offering illegal aliens financial travel assistance and a stipend to return to their home country through the CBP Home App,” said Secretary Kristi Noem. “This is the safest option for our law enforcement, aliens and is a 70% savings for US taxpayers. Download the CBP Home App TODAY and self-deport.”

Illegal aliens submitting their intent to voluntarily self-deport in CBP Home will also be deprioritized for detention and removal ahead of their departure as long as they demonstrate they are making meaningful strides in …
I’ve fought to limit the impact of 🚁 on our constituents —introducing bills and pressing the FAA to act. But after a crash took six lives, operators offered discounts instead of reforms. If they won’t keep passengers and our communities safe, why should they be allowed to operate? More to come. 🚁🔨
Last point: Only Congress decides how your tax dollars are spent. If Republicans find the courage to do what’s right, we can reject this reckless agenda and begin to chart a better course.
That's why I reintroduced legislation to create a task force of experts dedicated to tackling the real challenges working families face - because real solutions start with listening and leading.
This proposal is a decision point for Republicans in Congress: Will they continue to blindly follow the President? Or will they fight for the people they were elected to represent?
Here’s the issue: How can families chase the American Dream when they’re worried about putting food on the table, losing their healthcare, or paying rent? It’s irresponsible to slash programs that hardworking people pay into while asking nothing of the wealthiest among us.
And for our veterans, who’ve sacrificed so much for this country, cutting VA healthcare, mental health services, and housing assistance is more than irresponsible; it’s a betrayal. Veterans put their lives on the line for us, and we must honor our commitment to them when they return home.
For seniors, this budget cuts critical programs like the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. Cuts for seniors lead to impossible choices - between medicine and groceries and between staying warm and staying fed.
With education and childcare costs rising, the budget slashes $4.5 billion from K-12 education. That hurts working families the most - especially parents trying to stay in the workforce. These cuts weaken families and the economy.
Slashing affordable housing, specifically over $26B from federal rental assistance programs, and cutting the entire LIHEAP energy assistance program means more families without a safe, warm place to call home. We need to invest in programs that make housing more affordable; this does the opposite.
Healthcare cuts put nearly 2 million New Jerseyans - pregnant women, children, seniors, and those with disabilities - at risk of losing access to care. That means fewer cancer screenings, less preventative care, more ER visits, and higher costs for everyone.
First - and this is important - budgets are a reflection of the Administration’s values, and Trump’s budget not just fails to support American families, but it weakens the very institutions that support our democracy.
Last week, President Trump released his proposed 2026 federal budget - and it paints a troubling picture for so many Americans. Let’s break down what it means for New Jersey. 🧵
Our interns and fellows play a crucial role in supporting our work for the people of #NJ08. Thank you for all your hard work this spring! We are excited to see what you accomplish next!
What a day in Bayonne!! It was an honor to attend the opening of the 10th season of Buddy Baseball & the grand opening of their brand new field — a powerful reminder of what inclusion, teamwork, and community can achieve. Grateful to all who made this day possible.
Great participating in Earth Day celebrations in Hudson County with HCIA —where the community is leading the way toward a cleaner, greener future. I’m committed to protecting green spaces, investing in resilient infrastructure, and meeting our environmental challenges head-on.
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Voting History
550 total votes
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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2026-03-17H. Res. 1115 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-03-17H. Res. 1115 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-03-17S. 3971 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-03-17H.R. 4294 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-03-05H.R. 7744 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-03-05H.R. 7744 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-03-05H. Con. Res. 38 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESFailed
2026-03-05H. Res. 1099 (119th)Motion to Suspend the Rules and AgreeNOYESPassed
2026-03-04H. Res. 1100 (119th)Motion to ReferYESYESPassed
2026-03-04H.R. 6472 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-03-04S. 723 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-03-04H. Res. 1095 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-03-04H. Res. 1095 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-02-25H.R. 4758 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-25H.R. 4758 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-02-24H.R. 4626 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-24H.R. 4626 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-02-24H. Res. 1075 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-02-24H. Res. 1075 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-02-24S. 2503 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESFailed
2026-02-24H.R. 6329 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-02-12H.R. 2189 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-11S. 1383 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-11S. 1383 (119th)Motion to CommitYESYESFailed
2026-02-11H.R. 261 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-11H.R. 261 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-02-11H.J. Res. 72 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2026-02-11H.R. 3617 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-11H.R. 3617 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-02-11H. Res. 1057 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-02-11H. Res. 1057 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-02-11H. Res. 1042 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOFailed
2026-02-11H. Res. 1042 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-02-10H.R. 1531 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-02-09H.R. 6644 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-02-04H.J. Res. 142 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-04H.R. 4090 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-02-04H.R. 4090 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-02-03H.R. 7148 (119th)Accept Senate changesNONOPassed
2026-02-03H. Res. 1032 (119th)Approve resolutionNONOPassed
2026-02-03H. Res. 1032 (119th)End debate nowNONOPassed
2026-02-03H.R. 3123 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-02-02H.R. 980 (119th)Fast-track passageYESYESPassed
2026-01-22H. Con. Res. 68 (119th)Approve resolutionYESYESFailed
2026-01-22H.R. 6359 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed
2026-01-22H.R. 6359 (119th)Send back to committeeYESYESFailed
2026-01-22H.R. 7148 (119th)Final passageYESYESPassed
2026-01-22H.R. 7148 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2026-01-22H.R. 7148 (119th)Approve amendmentNONOFailed
2026-01-22H.R. 7147 (119th)Final passageNONOPassed

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