The therapist reached out to Erik soon after the murders . in political science, and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers Law School in 1979 at the Newark campus. Cognizant Technology Solutions. Menendez supported abortion rights and same-sex marriage, and he emerged as a leading advocate for immigration reform. Menendez, who is chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was previously indicted on corruption charges in April 2015 due to his relationship with a Florida eye doctor, Salomon Melgen. That designation allowed the agency to receive additional federal grants. [164], Menendez spearheaded a nonbinding resolution in July 2018 "warning President Trump not to let the Russian government question diplomats and other officials". According to Zahira Agustin, a member of Menendez Guardian, they did it for no financial reward. [129], On September 28, 2006, Menendez voted for the Military Commissions Act. Last updated on Feb 12, 2023. 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. The delegation also met representatives from the Atlantic Council's Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East and the US Chamber of Commerce. [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. Menendez ( Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent New Jersey. It was the first arms treaty with Russia in eight years. His trial began in September 2017, and two months later it ended in a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict. [30][31] After the 2001 Enron scandal, Menendez voted with 333 other House members for the SarbanesOxley Act. Dozens of members of political dynasties have been elected to Congress, from Prescott and George H.W. 3 in his honor; it is now known as Robert Menendez Elementary School. He was the first in his family to attend college, graduating from Saint Peters College (now Saint Peters University) with a bachelors degree in political science in 1976. [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. 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. Bush to Ron and Rand Paul to Frank and Lisa Murkowski. "[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. "[83][84] In 2012, Menendez received a 94% rating from the Human Rights Campaign. $0. 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. . WASHINGTON - U.S. He also served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 till 2006. [24] In 2002, Menendez voted against the Iraq Resolution to authorize the invasion of Iraq. While several other people had been mentioned, Menendez was the early favorite among pundits for Governor-elect Corzine's choice. [81][82] He voted for the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. He has family roots in Avils, Asturias, Spain. "[58] Menendez introduced the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011,[59] but it died in the Senate Judiciary Committee. "[79], In June 2019, Menendez was one of 44 senators to introduce the International Climate Accountability Act, legislation that would prevent President Trump from using funds in an attempt to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and directing the Trump administration to instead develop a strategic plan for the United States that would allow it to meet its commitment under the Paris Agreement. 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. Bob Menendez ( Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from New Jersey. [110] But Menendez criticized Saudi Arabia's war in Yemen,[111] saying, "The Saudi Coalition bears significant responsibility for the magnitude of human suffering and scale of destruction in Yemen. [189] The case was strongly shaped by McDonnell v. United States, the 2016 Supreme Court decision to dismiss the corruption conviction of former Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell, which narrowed the legal definition of public corruption and made it harder for prosecutors to prove that a political official engaged in bribery. It passed 980. The database was leaked to an international group of legislators called the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, which includes Sens. 0. 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. [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." On May 13, 1986, he defeated Musto for mayor. Remarks that. [32], Although he had sometimes been portrayed as the political boss of Hudson County, he strongly dislikes this appellation, particularly because, according to an anonymous close source quoted in the December 11, 2005 Union City Reporter, "there is no boss of Hudson County". [170] ABC News and other news organizations such as The New York Times and the New York Post declined to publish the allegations, viewing them as unsubstantiated and lacking credibility. [166], Menendez has pushed for a full tax deduction for state and local taxes (SALT). All three family members are still unforgiving towards Kitty Menendez for what they believed happened to Erik and Lyle. 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." The legislation was a direct response to Dubai Ports World's efforts to purchase Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) of the United Kingdom, which operates six major U.S. ports. 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Menendez", "Hudson County's culture of corruption Its local roots and prospects for changeRead more: Hudson Reporter Hudson County s culture of corruption Its local roots and prospects for change", "Spotlight on: Hon. He rejected movements to boycott Israel. border, and supported Senate Amendment 4775, which would have appropriated $1.8 billion for the construction of 370 miles (600km) of triple-layered fencing, and 461 miles (742km) of vehicle barriers along parts of the Southwest. Fun facts: before fame, family life, popularity rankings, and more. The renaming ceremony was held on December 4, 2013. [139], In 2009, Menendez succeeded Senator Chuck Schumer of New York as chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. But, he grew up in Union City, New . [65][66], Menendez supported the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 and Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007, voting for both bills. 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. He called for military intervention in Libya and Syria, though he opposed a 2002 resolution that authorized the use of force against Iraq. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. $7,500. The next year, Menendez won a seat in the House of Representatives and represented New Jersey's 13th congressional district for six two-year terms, from 1993 to 2006. Senator Robert Menendez (1954 - ) In Congress 1993 - Present | Member Hide Overview Courtesy U.S. Senate Historical Office Read biography More on This Member See This Member's Remarks in the Congressional Record View Member Committee Assignments (Senate.gov) Legislation Sponsored or Cosponsored by Robert Menendez Hide Filters Hide Tracker In 1986, he was elected mayor of Union City. Additionally, while accepting these gifts, you used your position as a Member of the Senate to advance Dr. Melgen's personal and business interests. 53. [17], In 1992, incumbent Democratic U.S. 4541 (106th): Commodity Futures Modernization Act of 2000 (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended)", "H.R. "[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. The amendment failed with 213 votes in favor and 215 votes against. . "[123], In September 2022, during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Menendez criticized the Biden administration for hesitating to impose sanctions on the governments of Sudan and Ethiopia, where many atrocities and war crimes were committed in the Tigray War. "[74], In June 2019, Menendez and 18 other Democratic senators sent USDA Inspector General Phyllis K. Fong a letter requesting that she investigate USDA instances of retaliation and political decision-making and asserted that not conducting an investigation would mean these "actions could be perceived as a part of this administration's broader pattern of not only discounting the value of federal employees, but suppressing, undermining, discounting, and wholesale ignoring scientific data produced by their own qualified scientists. After representing Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump and developing close ties inside the Trump White House, Lowell, one of the capital's best-known scandal lawyers, is now representing a favorite target of former President Donald Trump: Hunter Biden. 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. As of 2023, Bob Menendez has an estimated net worth of $800 thousand. [120][121], In October 2019, Menendez stated his opposition to the Turkish invasion of the Kurdish areas in Syria. This made him step down as the Foreign Relations Committee's Ranking Member. "[6][7] While at Union Hill, Menendez became the student body president. The Democratic senator from New Jersey, well . "[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. Patriarch Joseph Barry, who gave $10,000 in 2015, was sentenced to. On foreign policy matters he was generally conservative and often voted with Republicans. This is the only home many of them have known and they should be encouraged to pursue the American dream. Menendez, Bob. S.5217 117th Congress (2021-2022) Use it or Lose it Act of 2022 Sponsor: Menendez, Robert [Sen.-D-NJ] (Introduced 12/08/2022) Cosponsors: ( 1 ) Committees: Senate - Energy and Natural Resources Latest Action: Senate - 12/08/2022 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Supported abortion rights and same-sex marriage, and more family life, popularity rankings, and emerged... 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