In 2015, Menendez was indicted on federal corruption charges; the jury was unable to reach a verdict and charges were dropped in 2018. "[62] He voted for the DREAM Act in 2007 and was a cosponsor along with 31 other senators in the Act's failed passage in 2010. Similarly, in 1999, when the state's other U.S. [167], In November 2012, the conservative political news and opinion website Daily Caller published allegations that Menendez had contact with underage prostitutes in the Dominican Republic. After studying law at Rutgers University (Juris Doctor, 1979), he entered private legal practice in 1980. [65][66], Menendez supported the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006 and Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007, voting for both bills. Bob Menendez Politician #105240. 2010. Robert A Menendez of Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia was born on June 18, 1943. His trial began in September 2017, and two months later it ended in a mistrial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict. [54], Menendez is an "aggressive advocate" of immigration reform,[55][56] calling it the "civil rights issue of our time". [57] He has introduced multiple pieces of legislation in attempts to overhaul what he calls our "failed immigration system. Robert Menendez, a Senator and a Representative from New Jersey; born in New York, N.Y., on January 1, 1954; graduated from Union Hill High School, Union City, N.J., 1972; B.A., Saint Peter's College, Jersey City, N.J., 1976; J.D., Rutgers University School of Law, Newark, N.J., 1979; lawyer, private practice; member of the Union City, N.J., In 1982 Menendez ran for mayor of Union City but was defeated. $7,500. While several other people had been mentioned, Menendez was the early favorite among pundits for Governor-elect Corzine's choice. The senators wrote of their hope that the subcommittee would support continued funding for Section 4 in Fiscal Year 2020. Menendez said, "Our ports are the front lines of the war on terrorism. Menendez ran for reelection to a third full term and defeated Republican Bob Hugin on November 6, with 54% of the vote to Hugin's 42%. These tables list the top donors to candidates in the 2017 - 2022 election cycle. They had two children: a daughter Alicia (who is now a television commentator), and son Robert. The Democratic senator from New Jersey, well . [122], Menendez called for the Trump administration to immediately suspend U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan,[123] sent through Pentagon's "building partner assistance program. "[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. They are major builders in Jersey City and Hoboken, cities that benefited greatly from projects Menendez helped steer their way. Senator Bill Bradley decided to retire in August 1995,[41] Menendez made known his intention to run in the 1996 election for the seat, but eventually dropped out of the race and endorsed Robert Torricelli, the Democrat representing New Jersey's 9th congressional district. BILL. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. Menendez has supported taking a "hard line" on Iran. U.S. "[52] After the Capitol was secure and Congress reconvened, Menendez voted to certify the election. The average age of a Menendez family member is 75. "Congressional Directory: New Jersey". The renaming ceremony was held on December 4, 2013. The bill was intended to respond to the Virginia Beach shooting, where the perpetrator used a .45-caliber handgun with multiple extended magazines and a suppressor. [67][68] He voted against Senate Amendment 1151, declaring English the national language of the Federal government of the United States. He is a politician and has not engaged in . . He is married to businessperson Nadine . [182] Prosecutors also charged that Menendez acted as Melgen's "personal senator", helping obtain visas for several of Melgen's girlfriends. On foreign policy matters he was generally conservative and often voted with Republicans. But if President Donald Trump refuses to. [178] The total rent collected over nine years was over $300,000. [141] Although Article 1, Paragraph 2(b) of the New Jersey Constitution expressly authorizes such a recall,[142] state officials fought the effort in court. Senator Bob Menendez, Nadine Arslanian married", "Home, sweet home: Bob Menendez back in Hudson County", Official List: Candidates for US Senate For November 2006 General Election, New Jersey Department of Law and Public Safety, "Unofficial List Candidates for U.S. Senate For General Election 11/06/2012 Election", "Official List Candidates for US Senate For GENERAL ELECTION 11/06/2018", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, Senate Foreign Relations Committee 1/19/2021 Antony Blinken confirmation hearing for US Secretary of State, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bob_Menendez&oldid=1140571642, This page was last edited on 20 February 2023, at 18:08. But, he grew up in Union City, New . [7][14][15], At the start of his career, Menendez was an aide to Union City Mayor William V. Musto. 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. [101], In October 2009, Menendez sent a strongly worded letter of protest to Cyprus President Dimitris Christofias, castigating him for his praise of Cuba's totalitarian system. His current term ends on January 3, 2025. 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. [89][90], In 1999, Menendez voted against a proposed amendment that would have banned adoption in Washington D.C. by same-sex couples and other persons not related by blood or marriage. Bob Menendez is a member of Job: Politician Born in 1954 Born on January 1 Zodiac Sign Capricorn Living In United States Bob Menendez fans also viewed: Cory Booker Politician Donald Trump President George Clooney Actor Hillary Clinton Politician Karunanidhi Politician Mitt Romney Politician Rahul Gandhi Politician Tom Hanks Actor Vijay Mallya 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. In January 2006 Gov. [157][158] The investigation was closed in late 2011 with no charges filed. He continued to hold both offices until March 1991, when he moved from the Assembly to the New Jersey Senate upon winning the special election called following the death of Christopher Jackman. In 2013 Menendez married Alicia Mucci, whom he had met at a fund-raiser. A resident of the Eighth Congressional District, Mrs. Read More "[97], In January 2019, during the 201819 United States federal government shutdown, Menendez was one of 34 senators to sign a letter to Commissioner of Food and Drugs Scott Gottlieb recognizing the efforts of the FDA to address the effect of the government shutdown on the public health and employees while remaining alarmed "that the continued shutdown will result in increasingly harmful effects on the agency's employees and the safety and security of the nation's food and medical products. [123][125] In September 2020, Menendez tweeted: "I strongly condemn Azerbaijan's attack on Nagorno Karabakh, yet another act of aggression supported by Turkey. Afterwards, the couple celebrated with family and some close friends at a small outdoor reception. As of 2023, Bob Menendez has an estimated net worth of $800 thousand. In 2002, a candidate listed only as "Independent (The American Party)" received 34 votes; also, Herbert Shaw's full party name was "Politicians are Crooks Politicos son Corruptos" (shortened for display purposes above). [87][88] Menendez also voted for the U.S. military's Don't ask, don't tell as a congressman, and co-sponsored the DADT repeal act in 2010. [95], In June 2019, Menendez was one of four senators to cosponsor the Help Empower Americans to Respond (HEAR) Act, legislation that would ban suppressors being imported, sold, made, sent elsewhere or possessed and grant a silencer buyback program as well as include certain exceptions for current and former law enforcement personnel and others. Tuesday, Sen. Robert Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, joined 13 other members of the Senate Finance Committee to vote in favor of the health care reform bill. As of July 2019, Menendez serves on the United States Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; the United States Senate Committee on Finance; and the United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. In 2013, reports surfaced that a federal grand jury in Miami was investigating Menendez's role in advocating for the business interests of Florida ophthalmologist Salomon Melgen, a close friend and major donor. [80], Menendez sponsored the Student Non-Discrimination Act, expanding Title IX of the Education Amendments Act to LGBT students, and the Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2011, which would also amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. The organizations themselves did not donate, rather the money came from the organizations' PACs, their individual members or employees or owners, and those . This made him step down as the Foreign Relations Committee's Ranking Member. [177] Menendez maintains that he rented the property out below market-value because "he was supportive of its work". Menendez denied wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty, continuing to serve in the Senate. to replace him is rumored to be Robert Menendez Jr . Senator, Frank Lautenberg, announced his planned retirement, Menendez again decided not to run, with the Democratic nomination for the 2000 race going to Goldman Sachs CEO Jon Corzine, who won the general election.[42]. 20. . [147] On November 18, 2010, the New Jersey Supreme Court found that the New Jersey provision violated the U.S. "[123][124] According to critics, the aid could be used in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence", "Democratic senator introduces bill to ban gun silencers", "U.S. 53. [99], In February 2006, Menendez cosponsored legislation with Senator Hillary Clinton to make it illegal for foreign governments to buy U.S. port operations. In 1976, Menendez married Jane Jacobsen, a teacher for the Union City Board of Education and Union City Public Schools. Retrieved September 23, 2012. 6 min read. Bob Menendez, in full Robert Menendez, (born January 1, 1954, New York, New York, U.S.), American politician who was appointed as a Democrat to the U.S. Senate from New Jersey in 2006 and was elected to that body later that year. On August 27, 2006, two Republican state lawmakers filed an ethics complaint against Menendez, alleging he broke conflict-of-interest rules when he rented property out to a nonprofit agency that receives federal funds. He received degrees from Saint Peter's University and Rutgers Law School. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images, FILE U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez was married earlier this month in a ceremony moved outdoors due to the coronavirus pandemic. 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