Robert Menendez

Democrat Representative, District 8, New Jersey

13 bills223 cosponsored$2.0M raised643 votes recorded

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Career

“An attorney, Rob previously worked at the national law firm of Lowenstein Sandler LLP.” source
“Rob was raised in Union City” source

Public service

“He was first sworn in on January 3, 2023.” source
“Prior to being elected to Congress, Rob served as a Commissioner of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey” source
“represents the place where he grew up and that he calls home, New Jersey's Eighth Congressional District” source

Family

“the grandson of Cuban immigrants” source

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Legislation

HR 10003cosponsor

Consumer Protection and Recovery Act

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-30

HRES 1463cosponsor

Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-07-27

HR 9941cosponsor

To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-07-23

HRES 1427cosponsor

Voting Record

269 yea372 nay1 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.

Mussab AliDemocratic
$274K raised
Richard Joseph BarillaIndependent
$6K raised
Robert J. MenendezDemocratic· this member
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Robert MenendezDemocratic
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$2.0M

Small donors $13KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $734K

Spent $1.6MCash $680K

2024 cycle$2.4M

Small donors $13KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $822K

Spent $2.5MCash $277K

2022 cycle$1.8M

Small donors $19K

Top Contributors

LOWENSTEIN SANDLER LLP$25K

LOWENSTEIN SANDLER LLP$24K

LEFRAK$21K

LINDE-GRIFFITH$15K

BGR GROUP$14K

BLACKSTONE$14K

BGR GROUP$14K

URBY$13K

CARELLA BYRNE$13K

BLACKSTONE$13K

Committees

House Committee on Energy and Commerce

Communications and Technology
Energy
Environment

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 10003: Consumer Protection and Recovery Act

cosponsor

2026-07-30

legislation

HRES 1463: Expressing support for July to be designated as "Disability Pride Month".

cosponsor

2026-07-27

legislation

HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Service History

House, Dist. 82025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 82023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat

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VotesTracked · 643
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CommitteesTracked · 4
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Campaign financeTracked · 3
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HR 8939cosponsor

To direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to conduct a study and submit to Congress a report on the development of a standardized, noninvasive test for HPV in men, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-20

HR 8754cosponsor

To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and any entity that contracts with the Department of Homeland Security to grant access to Members of Congress to covered facilities to carry out oversight responsibilities, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

2026-05-12

HRES 1260cosponsor

Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-07

HRES 1269cosponsor

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-05-07

HRES 1253cosponsor

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-05-04

HR 8620sponsor

To amend the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 to establish a hotline for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-04-30

HRES 1243cosponsor

Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-04-30

HR 8326cosponsor

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

2026-04-16

HR 8333cosponsor

YouthBuild for the Future Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-04-16

HR 8275cosponsor

Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-04-14

HR 8226cosponsor

Helicopter Safety Parity Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2026-04-09

HRES 1148cosponsor

Expressing support for the recognition of April as "National Language Access Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-03-30

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

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

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

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

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

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nay

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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