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Robert Menendez
Representative · NJ · District 8
Democrat
Raised $1,958,766 · 51K followers (office + personal) · missed 0.0% of votes
Top contributing industries: not mapped ($116,970), Labor Unions ($115,000), Leadership PAC ($70,000), Commercial Banks ($20,000), Technology ($15,000)
Robert Menendez is a Democratic U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 8th district. He has served 3.7 years in Congress and is up for reelection in 2026. He raised $1,958,766 in the 2026 cycle so far, has 51K followers across office and personal social accounts, sponsored 21 bills in the 119th Congress, scored 0.22 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score.
Background and career
Robert Jacobsen Menendez Jr. (born July 12, 1985) 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.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | BA | source | |
| Rutgers University–Newark | JD | source |
Citizenship
citizen by birth in the United States.
Religion
Catholic
Name history and family
Birth name: Robert Jacobsen Menendez Jr. · Children: 2 · Marriages: 1 ·
Previously held offices
Campaign fundraising
Raised $2,384,983 in the 2024 cycle and $1,958,766 so far in the 2026 cycle (partial).
Top individual donors, 2024
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEAGNEY, SCOT | GPI | MGT | EDGEWATER, NJ | $13,200 |
| AGNELLO, JOHN M | CARELLA BYRNE | LAWYER | N CALDWELL, NJ | $6,600 |
| CECCHI, JAMES | CARELLA BYRNE | ATTORNEY | ESSEX FELLS, NJ | $6,600 |
| PANEPINTO, JOSEPH A. | SELF | REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER | JERSEY CITY, NJ | $6,600 |
| MALMGREN, COREY | TIBER CREEK GROUP | LOBBYIST | WASHINGTON, DC | $6,600 |
| GREENE, SUSAN | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| GREENE, PETER | SCHULTE ROTH & ZABEL | ATTORNEY | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| JACOBSEN, JANE | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | MONROE, NJ | $6,600 |
| WINGENS, GARY | LOWENSTEIN SANDLER LLP | LAWYER | LIVINGSTON, NJ | $6,600 |
| ROWAN, MARK J. | APOLLO GLOBAL | CEO | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| ROWAN, CAROLYN | CAROLYN ROWAN COLLECTION | OWNER | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| HERLINSKY, VICTOR | SILLS CUMMIS & GROSS | ATTORNEY | NEWARK, NJ | $6,600 |
| WEITMAN, AARON | CASTLEKNIGHT | FINANCE | HOBOKEN, NJ | $6,600 |
| BARRY, MICHAEL | IRONSTATE HOLDINGS LLC | PARTNER | HOBOKEN, NJ | $6,600 |
| BARRY, DAVID | IRONSTATE DEVELOPMENT | CEO | HOBOKEN, NJ | $6,600 |
| BARRY, JENNIFER | N/A | HOMEMAKER | SHORT HILLS, NJ | $6,600 |
| TIRANA, KYRA | APPLIED PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | ART CURATOR | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| MERRIGAN, JOHN | MAYER BROWN | ATTORNEY | MCLEAN, VA | $6,600 |
| SILVERMAN, PAUL | SILVERMAN | REAL ESTATE | JERSEY CITY, NJ | $6,600 |
| ZALIK, DAVID | GOLDMAN SACHS | EXECUTIVE | MARIETTA, GA | $6,600 |
| ZALIK, HELEN | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | ATLANTA, GA | $6,600 |
| AMATO, ANTHONY | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | MONROE, NJ | $6,600 |
| BARRY, JOSEPH | APPLIED HOUSING MANAGEMENT | REAL ESTATE | HOBOKEN, NJ | $6,600 |
| BARRY, CHARLES | PRIOR WORLD | PROJECT MANAGER | NEW YORK, NY | $6,600 |
| DUARTE, LISA | SELF | LAWYER | CHICAGO, IL | $6,600 |
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GURAL, JEFFREY | GFP REAL ESTATE | REAL ESTATE | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| MATTES, BARI | SELF | CONSULTANT | NEWARK, NJ | $7,000 |
| OFER, EPHRAT | NYU | PROFESSOR | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| OFER, JONATHAN | GH MANAGEMENT | BUSINESS | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| PROL, THOMAS | SILLS CUMMIS & GROSS | ATTORNEY | ASBURY PARK, NJ | $7,000 |
| GRAY, JONATHAN | BLACKSTONE | PRESIDENT | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| POHAN, ARMAND | NY WATERWAY | PRESIDENT & CEO | FORT LEE, NJ | $7,000 |
| GRAY, MINDY | SELF EMPLOYED | STORE OWNER | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| FERNANDEZ, JOSE E | RETIRED | RETIRED | SAN JUAN, PR | $7,000 |
| HACKMAN, MICHAEL | HACKMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS | CEO | LOS ANGELES, CA | $7,000 |
| HEGYI, ALBERT | 1ST FINANCIAL BANK USA | BANKER | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| PANAR, MANNY | RETIRED | RETIRED | SILVER SPRING, MD | $7,000 |
| WINGENS, GARY | LOWENSTEIN SANDLER LLP | LAWYER | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| GREENE, PETER | SCHULTE ROTH & ZABEL | ATTORNEY | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| ALAMO, LUIS | ALAMO INSURANCE | INSURANCE | NORTH BERGEN, NJ | $7,000 |
| MALMGREN, COREY | TIBER CREEK GROUP | LOBBYIST | WASHINGTON, DC | $7,000 |
| MERINOFF, CHARLES | BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE GROUP | CO-CHARIMAN | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| LALWANI, ASHOK | AMERICAN SPRAYTECH | PRESIDENT | SECAUCUS, NJ | $7,000 |
| GREENE, SUSAN | NOT EMPLOYED | NOT EMPLOYED | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| BARRY, JENNIFER | N/A | HOMEMAKER | SHORT HILLS, NJ | $7,000 |
| BARRY, MICHAEL | IRONSTATE HOLDINGS LLC | PARTNER | SHORT HILLS, NJ | $7,000 |
| LEFRAK, HARRISON | LEFRAK | VICE CHAIRMAN | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| LEFRAK, JAMES | LEFRAK | VICE CHAIRMAN | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| LEFRAK, RICHARD | LEFRAK | CHAIRMAN | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| ZEFF, RON | CARMEL MANAGEMENT | CEO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $7,000 |
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2024
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORPAC | PAC | not mapped | $11,970 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| PAC TO THE FUTURE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PAC TO THE FUTURE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CHC BOLD PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| OPERATIVE PLASTERERS' AND CEMENT MASONS' INTL ASSOCIATION ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SELECT MEDICAL CORPORATION PAC | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| NEW MILLENNIUM PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| NEW MILLENNIUM PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| DEFEND THE VOTE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES POLITICAL ACTION TOGETHER POLITICAL COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC. FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AKA - PRUDENTIAL FEDERAL PAC) | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ACTIVE BALLOT CLUB | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| VIBE PAC (VICTORY BY INVESTING BUILDING EMPOWERING) | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING IRON WORKERS (IPAL) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| D.R.I.V.E. - DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT VOTER EDUCATION (THE PAC OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AT&T INC. EMPLOYEE FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AT&T EMPLOYEE FEDERAL PAC) | PAC | Telecommunications | $5,000 |
| INT'L UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Pro-Israel | $5,000 |
| INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING IRON WORKERS (IPAL) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION FEDERAL PAC (FORMERLY SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE) | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Transportation | $5,000 |
| UNITE HERE TIP CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NEA FUND FOR CHILDREN AND PUBLIC EDUCATION | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
| NEA FUND FOR CHILDREN AND PUBLIC EDUCATION | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS PAC/ INTN'L UNION OF ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS (NEC PAC) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| UBS AMERICAS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UBS PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| MARYLAND ASSOCIATION FOR CONCERNED CITIZENS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES POLITICAL ACTION TOGETHER POLITICAL COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| CHC BOLD PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | PAC | Technology | $5,000 |
| TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (TEVA PAC) | PAC | Health | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| CHC BOLD PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Pro-Israel | $5,000 |
| UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION FEDERAL PAC (FORMERLY SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE) | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| S&P GLOBAL INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| JUNTOS PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC. FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AKA - PRUDENTIAL FEDERAL PAC) | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (T-PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| BAPS PUBLIC AFFAIRS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BAPS PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Telecommunications | $5,000 |
| COMCAST CORPORATION & NBCUNIVERSAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - FEDERAL | PAC | Telecommunications | $5,000 |
| BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BSC PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| DOING RIGHT - RESULTS ACTION UNITY LEADERSHIP PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| UNITED STATES CELLULAR CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| PURPOSE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| DELOITTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| MARYLAND ASSOCIATION FOR CONCERNED CITIZENS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CA LUV PAC (CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP UNITED FOR VICTORY PAC) | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FAIR SHOT PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CHC BOLD PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| UA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE! PAC (UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHC BOLD PAC | $485,899 | $0 | $485,899 | No | FEC |
| AMERICA'S PROMISE | $0 | $389,086 | $389,086 | Yes | FEC |
| PROTECT PROGRESS | $215,063 | $0 | $215,063 | No | FEC |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $62,414 | $0 | $62,414 | No | FEC |
| BOLD AMERICA | $58,856 | $0 | $58,856 | No | FEC |
| THE IMPACT FUND | $0 | $50,000 | $50,000 | No | FEC |
| THE TURNOUT PROJECT | $41,318 | $0 | $41,318 | No | FEC |
| YOUTH SAVE DEMOCRACY PAC | $0 | $26,000 | $26,000 | No | FEC |
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION | $10 | $0 | $10 | Yes | FEC |
2026 (partial)
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION | $10 | $0 | $10 | No | FEC |
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Amounts are each donor's net total of itemized contributions across the cycle (primary, general, and runoff elections combined), after subtracting refunds, not single gifts. Receipts marked as received in error, returned, or refunded are excluded, and refunds to the donor are subtracted. Joint-fundraising shares are included: the member committee's itemized share of joint-fundraising proceeds (FEC transaction type 15J) counts toward the donor's total, while the joint fundraising committee's own transfers are not counted separately. Donors are named only when their net cycle total is $1,000 or more; smaller donors appear only in the aggregate count and total below each table. Where a returned receipt of $10,000 or more affects a total, it is noted below the table. Lists cover itemized individual gifts to the member's principal campaign committee only. Employer and occupation are self-reported. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
at least -$549,914 . Earliest on record (2022): at least -$769,931. disclosure
Estimates are summed from ranges reported on financial disclosures, so they are approximate. Ranges are wide by design.
Stock trades (last 12 months)
0 trades, estimated volume No trades. Quiver
STOCK Act disclosures cover the member, spouse, and dependent children, and report amounts as ranges, so volumes are estimates. Null records mean data was not retrieved, never zero trades.
Top assets
| Asset | Type | Value | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowenstein Sandler - Vanguard - 401(K) ⇒ Vanguard Target Retirement 2050 Fund (VFIFX) | mutual fund | $100K-$250K | Self |
| Artsy - 401(K) ⇒ Vanguard Target Retirement 2055 Fund (VFFVX) | mutual fund | $50K-$100K | Spouse |
| Voya Financial - The Morning Consult LLC 401(K) ⇒ VOYA INDEX SOLUTION 2055 PORTFOLIO CL Z (VSZHX) | mutual fund | $50K-$100K | Spouse |
| Art.sy, Inc. D: Private shares in former employer. | private stock | $15K-$50K | Spouse |
| Chase Bank D: Checking & Savings | bank deposit | $15K-$50K | Spouse |
| Betterment - IRA ⇒ Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) | etf | $15K-$50K | Spouse |
| Betterment Brokerage ⇒ Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA) | etf | $15K-$50K | Spouse |
| Betterment Brokerage ⇒ Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) | etf | $15K-$50K | Spouse |
| Charles Schwab - Brokerage #2 ⇒ Charles Schwab Cash | bank deposit | $15K-$50K | Self |
| Charles Schwab - Brokerage #2 ⇒ Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Equity ETF (FNDE) | etf | $15K-$50K | Self |
Board seats
- Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (Board Member)
Business interests
Earmark requests (FY2026)
Total requested: $56,381,215
| Project | Recipient | Subcommittee | Requested | In House bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guttenberg CSO Pipe Improvement | Town of Guttenberg | Interior and Environment | $4,000,000 | No |
| Weehawken Police Department Public Safety Communications Project | Township of Weehawken | Commerce Justice Science | $775,000 | No |
| Manhattan Avenue Pedestrian Bridge | City of Union City | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $4,000,000 | Yes |
| West New York Recreation Center Development | Town of West New York | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,500,000 | Yes |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Administrative Building Reconstruction | North Hudson Sewerage Authority | Interior and Environment | $2,000,000 | No |
| Public Safety Equipment and Infrastructure Enhancement | Borough of East Newark | Commerce Justice Science | $1,207,245 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Lead Service Line Replacement | City of Elizabeth, New Jersey | Interior and Environment | $1,000,000 | No |
| Newark Safe Gateway Pedestrianization and Traffic Safety Improvement Projects | City of Newark | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $2,200,000 | Yes |
| Woodcliff Drainage Improvements and Sewer Rehabilitation | The Township of North Bergen | Interior and Environment | $7,920,000 | No |
| 800 Monroe Resiliency Park Project | City of Hoboken | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $15,018,525 | Yes |
| Route 440 Pedestrian Bridge Project | City of Bayonne | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $2,600,000 | Yes |
| Passaic Avenue Safety Improvements | Hudson County, New Jersey | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,000,000 | No |
| Fire Control Center Modernization & Dispatch System Upgrade | North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $2,360,445 | Yes |
| Riverfront Parks Improvement | Essex County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,800,000 | Yes |
| Public Safety Building Construction Project | Town of Harrison | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,000,000 | Yes |
Requests are not necessarily funded. Amounts shown are requested, not awarded.
Influence in Congress
Legislative effectiveness
0.22 on the 118th Legislative Effectiveness Score (House). thelawmakers.org
Bipartisanship
Lugar Bipartisan Index: -1.33, ranked #392 Lugar Center
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: -0.508 (liberal end of the scale), chamber rank #25 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | F | 2026 |
| LCV | 100 | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | 92 | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | 16 | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | 100 | 2025 |
| ACU | 0 | 2025 |
Bills enacted
0 sponsored bills enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): D+15. Last election margin: 24.53 points (2024). Cook PVI
2026 election
No notable challenger declared.
Notable family
| Name | Relationship | Notable as | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Menendez | father | United States senator | |
| Alicia Menendez | sister | pundit |
Notable relatives found through systematic public-records searches (~2 queries per member). Absence of a listing means nothing notable was found under this methodology, not that no notable family exists.
Voting record (2026)
314 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 0.0% · party unity 97.1
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | H R 6938 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 504 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 131 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 1834 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-01-14 | H R 7006 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-02-03 | H R 7148 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Nay |
| 2026-03-05 | H CON RES 38 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H CON RES 40 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H RES 965 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-29 | S CON RES 33 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-04-30 | H R 7567 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-05-14 | H CON RES 75 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-06-03 | H CON RES 86 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-06-03 | H RES 518 | On Motion to Discharge | Yea |
| 2026-06-04 | H R 2913 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-06-09 | S 2 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-06-09 | H R 5408 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-14 | H R 139 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-15 | H R 8595 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-21 | H R 9770 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 8800 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 7008 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H CON RES 113 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-07-23 | H CON RES 89 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-09-01 | H R 9436 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-09-02 | H R 1501 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-09-15 | H CON RES 93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
Legislation
Sponsored 21 bills and cosponsored 316 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1717 | Communications Security Act | Passed House (Senate next) |
| H.R. 5967 | Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act | Ordered Reported |
| H.R. 7294 | AI for Secure Networks Act | Ordered Reported |
| H.R. 2511 | Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act | Introduced |
| H.R. 2949 | Working Families Task Force Act of 2025 | Introduced |
Latest statements
- Menendez Bills to Combat AI-Driven Cyberattacks and Protect Americans from Scams Pass Out of Committee
- Menendez Legislation to Strengthen Electric Grid Planning Amid Rapidly Growing Energy Demand Passes the House
- Menendez Applauds Major Passaic River Cleanup Milestone Following Pressure on EPA and DOJ
- Los Reps. Menendez, Espaillat y Mejia realizan visita de supervisión en Delaney Hall tras reportes de condiciones negligentes
- Menendez, Espaillat, and Mejia Conduct Oversight Visit at Delaney Hall Following Reports of Negligent Conditions
Latest official press releases and statements from the member's official site. This section requires periodic refresh; always check the source site for the newest items.
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
|---|---|---|
| X | @RepMenendez (9K) | @RobMenendez4NJ (4K) |
| @repmenendez (20K) | not found | |
| @repmenendez (18K) | not found | |
| YouTube | not found | not found |
| not found | not found | |
| Threads | not found | not found |
| TikTok | not found | not found |
Office total: 47K · Personal total: 4K · Combined: 51K
Collected 2026-09-29. Office accounts are the member's official congressional accounts; personal accounts are their own campaign/personal accounts. Totals sum only accounts with a retrieved count and are never zero-filled. X counts are approximate (logged-out page variance). A missing account means none was verified, not that none exists.
Committee assignments
| Committee | Role |
|---|---|
| House Committee on Energy and Commerce | Member |
| Energy | Member |
| Environment | Member |
| Communications and Technology | Member |
Caucus memberships
Only documented caucus memberships are listed; memberships are never inferred.
Staff
Chief of staff
Yujin Lee · (202) 225-7919
- Director of Federal Government Affairs at CVS Health (Jan. 2021-Oct. 2024) source
- Legislative Director at Rep. Andy Kim source
Communications director
Michael B. Zhadanovsky · (202) 225-7919
Staff data from House and Senate payroll filings; roles can change and filings can lag.
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
2453 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-7919
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | 257 Cornelison Avenue, Suite 4408 Jersey City, NJ 07302 | (201) 309-0301 |
Connections
| Connected to | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Kim | Staff connection | Yujin Lee (chief_of_staff to Robert Menendez) previously Legislative Director for Andy Kim |
| Robert J. Wittman | Same school | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
Connections are derived from documented public records: family ties, shared schools, shared employers, fraternities and sororities, and staff career histories. Committee ties are excluded here and shown on committee pages.