That’s why I joined @beyer.house.gov and dozens of my Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump Administration and OMB to be transparent about how Musk and DOGE are using our data and what they are going to do to protect it. This is too important to ignore.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|New Jersey District 8
Robert Menendez
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Yes42%
No58%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align97%
Cross-party1%
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Robert Menendez
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratNew Jersey District 8
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Should we be harnessing the power of AI to maintain competitiveness globally? Yes. But do you trust DOGE and this Administration to properly safeguard it and do what’s right? I don’t.
We’re already seeing the impacts of DOGE’s carelessness. A recent whistleblower report highlighted that following DOGE’s entry into the NLRB, attempts were made to access the data from Russia. This is the unnecessary risk that this Administration is willing to take with YOUR personal information.
And it’s not just that they have this information. They’re weaponizing it. The IRS has now agreed to share data with ICE to obtain information about undocumented immigrants (for the record: they now are admitting that immigrants DO pay taxes.)
That’s EXACTLY why we should ALL be sounding the alarms that Musk and DOGE are using AI models within federal agencies and freely accessing as much sensitive taxpayer data as they want.
Here’s the problem: without House Republicans providing ANY oversight over DOGE, we don’t have the necessary guardrails in place to protect our data from bad actors.
A huge amount of data is needed to unleash the power of AI but I’m concerned that the Trump Administration might be handing our data to tech companies rather than protecting it or using it for the common good. Hence why Musk’s DOGE minions are embedded in dozens of federal departments and agencies.
At an @energycommerce.bsky.social hearing, we heard about the need to create a “National AI Data Reserve” to fully leverage the potential of AI for ALL Americans and the value of that information.
The trove of data that the government has about each of us - ranging from taxes to income to immigration status - is incredibly valuable. How valuable?
I believe the Trump Administration’s “flood the zone” strategy is meant to distract from certain harm they’re causing that they don’t want people to know about - specifically, the misuse of your personal data. Here’s what I mean 🧵
We need an ALL hands approach to taking on this Administration, from AGs, to law firms, to our academic institutions. I applaud these colleges and universities for doing the right thing for their students and communities. Their commitment to what is right should inspire us all to continue the fight.
Don't forget to RSVP for tomorrow's Town Hall with @newjerseyoag.bsky.social! Visit menendez.house.gov/townhall for more.
Happy Earth Day! Started the day off with a Community Cleanup in Elizabeth, followed by an important conversation at the Hackensack River Nation Summit.
Everyone deserves clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and safe green spaces to play. That's what we're fighting for 🤝🌎🌲
Join me and @newjerseyoag.bsky.social for a Town Hall this Thursday at 6:00pm. We’ll focus on our efforts to protect our democracy and strengthen our communities in response to the first 100 days of the Trump Administration. Space is limited, and RSVP is required. More: menendez.house.gov/townhall
This follows the president of NY Helicopters saying that “these are machines, and they break.” It makes it impossible to trust these operators to put safety first. We are looking at all options to hold them accountable.
In the wake of the recent helicopter tragedy in Jersey City that took six lives, operators like FlyNYON offered discounts to get people back in helicopters instead of pausing operations to ensure the utmost safety.
This is an all hands on deck approach, and I’m proud to be partnering with so many in our community who are committed to change.
In the district, I was grateful to attend Black Maternal Health celebration in Jersey City hosted by Councilwoman Denise Ridley to speak with advocates and provide an update on our work in DC.
The most important step we can take is passing @underwood.house.gov’s Momnibus Act. I’m a proud cosponsor, and am committed to helping get it passed into law.
We are humbled to have a portrait of LaKeshia Burton outside of our office in DC. She passed away on April 11, 2023. Her story is a reminder of the work we must do to save lives.
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Voting History
550 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-17 | S. 1582 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | H.R. 3633 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-07-17 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-16 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | Motion to Reconsider | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-15 | H.R. 1717 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-15 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-07-15 | H. Res. 580 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | S. 1596 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | H.R. 1770 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-14 | H.R. 1709 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H.R. 1 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-03 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-07-02 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-07-02 | H. Res. 566 (119th) | Consideration of the Resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-27 | H. Res. 516 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-26 | H.R. 275 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-26 | H.R. 875 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-25 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-25 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-25 | H.R. 3944 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Agreed to |
| 2025-06-25 | H. Res. 519 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-24 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-24 | H. Res. 530 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-24 | H. Res. 530 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-24 | H. Res. 537 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-06-23 | H.R. 3422 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-23 | H.R. 3394 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-23 | H.R. 1998 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 2056 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 2056 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-12 | — | Motion to Adjourn | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-12 | H.R. 4 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-12 | S. 331 (119th) | Final passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-06-11 | H. Res. 499 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-11 | H. Res. 499 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H.R. 884 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H.R. 2096 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H. Res. 489 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-10 | H. Res. 489 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H. Res. 481 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H. Res. 488 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-09 | H.R. 2035 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-06 | H.R. 2966 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2987 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2987 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2931 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-06-05 | H.R. 2931 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-06-04 | H.R. 2483 (119th) | Final passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.