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. Most Popular Boost Birthday January 1, 1954 (age 69) . [160] The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement had been aware of the man as early as October 2012 but according to the Associated Press, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) instructed their agents not to arrest the man until after Election Day. Menendez previously was married and has two adult . He also served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 till 2006. [161][162], In May 2014, Menendez received an award for Political Courage at a gala organized by the American Friends of Likud, where he reaffirmed the strong alliance between the U.S. and Israel and said, "several thousands of years of history lead to an undeniable conclusion: the reestablishment of the State of Israel in modern times is a political reality with roots going back to the time of Abraham and Sarah and historical texts and artifacts". The name of this entity matches an address of a Daibes-owned property in North Haledon . Elizabeth Warren, Ed Markey urge FEMA and HUD to find long-term housing fix for Hurricane Maria survivors", "A FEMA program has sheltered thousands of Puerto Ricans since Hurricane Maria. The amendment failed with 213 votes in favor and 215 votes against. He was elected and took office the following year. For the Texas state senator, see, "Robert Menendez" redirects here. [157][158] The investigation was closed in late 2011 with no charges filed. citizens. In 1974, at the age of 20, Menendez was elected to the Union City School District's Board of Education. 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. Menendez decided to run in the primarythe real contest in this heavily Democratic districtand defeated Robert Haney Jr., 68%32%. [30][31] After the 2001 Enron scandal, Menendez voted with 333 other House members for the SarbanesOxley Act. In October 2019, Menendez got engaged to Nadine Arslanian, an international businesswoman from Bergen County. They had two children: a daughter Alicia (who is now a television commentator), and son Robert. Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. [173] Menendez's office called the allegations "manufactured" by a "right-wing blog" as a politically motivated smear. [96], In December 2018, Menendez was one of 42 senators to sign a letter to Trump administration officials Alex Azar, Seema Verma, and Steve Mnuchin arguing that the administration was improperly using Section 1332 of the Affordable Care Act to authorize states to "increase health care costs for millions of consumers while weakening protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions." Our editors will review what youve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. In Congress Menendez took varied political stances. [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. In 1988, after getting caught in a string of burglaries, Erik was required by the court to meet with a therapist named Dr. Jerome Oziel. Fun facts: before fame, family life, popularity rankings, and more. [63][64], Menendez voted against denying legal status to illegal immigrants convicted of domestic violence, crimes against children and crimes relating to the illegal purchase or sale of firearms, but voted to establish a six-month to 20-year ban for undocumented immigrants seeking citizenship who had been convicted for the same crimes along with obstruction of justice, human trafficking and the participation of criminal gang activity. 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. [86], Menendez voted for the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as a congressman in 1996; on December 18, 2011, he came out in support of, and co-sponsored, the Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal DOMA. The Turkish delegation last week met with several senators and members of the House of Representatives, among them Ron Johnson and Jim Risch from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee chaired by Menendez. 3763 (107th): Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (On Passage of the Bill)", Menendez on the move: Corzine appoints replacement in Senate, "U.S. Attorney Emerges as a Legal, and Political, Force", "Corzine Is Said to Have Picked a Replacement", "ON POLITICS; Menendez Wastes No Time In Declaring for the Senate", "The 'Power List' The Hudson Reporter's fourth annual rankings of Hudson County's most influential people", "Sen. Bill Bradley to Retire: Lawmaker Becomes 6th Democrat not to run", "Congressman Rejects Race For the Senate", "U.S. Senate: Committee Assignments of the 116th Congress", Armenian Genocide Marked by U.S. Bob Menendez (Robert Menendez) was born on 1 January, 1954 in New York, New York, United States, is a United States Senator from New Jersey. In January 2006 Gov. 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In 1976, Menendez married Jane Jacobsen, a teacher for the Union City Board of Education and Union City Public Schools. [163], In February 2015, The Intercept published an investigative work by Ali Gharib and Eli Clifton, assisted in part by the work of independent researcher Joanne Stocker, indicating that Menendez received at least two donations from the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK) before September 2012, when it was listed as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. Menendez, D-N.J., made the announcement Thursday on his Facebook page.. "[6][7] While at Union Hill, Menendez became the student body president. shoes of the average new Jerseyan all of my life," menendez said in 2005, "and i know the challenges they face."1 robert menendez was born on January 1, 1954, in new York city, one of three children born to mario, a carpenter, and evangelina menendez, a seamstress. [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. It passed 980. Additionally, while accepting these gifts, you used your position as a Member of the Senate to advance Dr. Melgen's personal and business interests. [144] Menendez said he was surprised that a group claiming to be true to the Constitution was trying, in his words, "to undermine it". 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. [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. WASHINGTON - U.S. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. [93] Specifically, he supports universal background checks and a ban on assault weapons. [119], In June 2019, Menendez called for the immediate release of Ukrainian journalist Stanislav Aseyev, who was being held in custody by militants from the so-called Donetsk People's Republic. It was suggested that the Cuban government was determined to generate derogatory information about him and Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen and Lincoln Daz-Balart because of their anti-Castro lobbying efforts. An independent candidate, Nick Carducci, has also thrown his hat into the ring to challenge New Jersey's senior senator. However, three months later the Senate Ethics Committee severely admonished Menendez and ordered him to repay the fair market value of all impermissible gifts not already repaid. In November 2018 he was elected to a third term in the Senate. [39], In 2015, Menendez was ranked #1 on The Hudson Reporter's annual Power List of the "Fifty Most Powerful Political Figures in Hudson County". The senators requested the administration withdraw the policy and "re-engage with stakeholders, states, and Congress. [23], Menendez voted for Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Terrorists, authorizing the President to use military force in Afghanistan in response to the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks. A leaked database was released showing that almost 2 million registered members of the CCP were placed in key positions in various western nations. [205] In October 2019, Menendez got engaged to Nadine Arslanian, a businesswoman from Bergen County. The renaming ceremony was held on December 4, 2013. He received degrees from Saint Peter's University and Rutgers Law School. 2010. 0.00%. The charges against Menendez included bribery, fraud, and making false statements. Candidate self-financing. In January 2006, he was appointed to fill the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Jon Corzine (who had been elected governor of New Jersey), and was elected to a full six-year term in November; he was reelected in 2012 and 2018. Eduardo Munoz. [138], On June 12, 2007, Menendez endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and was given the position of National Campaign Co-Chair. Menendez was born on January 1, 1954, in New York City to Cuban immigrants[2][3] who had left Cuba a few months earlier, in 1953. Afterwards, the couple celebrated with family and some close friends at a small outdoor reception. earlier in 1953. The killing of Jos and Kitty Menendez on a quiet Sunday evening in Beverly Hills didn't make the cover of People magazine until. BAYSIDE, N.Y. (nj.com) - US Senator Bob Menendez and Nadine Arslanian were married on October 3, 2020 in an intimate and socially distanced ceremony. Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Bob Menendez in 2023. "Senator Menendez takes the long view to his chairmanship, guided by the belief that projecting American values from the committee dais will make a real difference in the world and improve the. Menendez ran for reelection to a second full term and defeated Republican Joe Kyrillos on November 6, with 58% of the vote to Kyrillos's 39%. [17], In 1992, incumbent Democratic U.S. He declared candidacy for the 2024 election. His father, Mario Menndez, was a carpenter, and his mother, Evangelina, was a seamstress. [207], In 2014, Menendez relocated from Union City to Paramus. [94], In January 2019, Menendez was one of 40 senators to introduce the Background Check Expansion Act, a bill that would require background checks for either the sale or transfer of all firearms including all unlicensed sellers. 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. Senator Tammy Baldwin Helps Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence", "Democratic senator introduces bill to ban gun silencers", "U.S. [187] His trial began on September 6, 2017, before Judge William H. Walls of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. For his son, the U.S. representative, see, U.S. House of Representatives (19932006), Attempted implication in prostitution scandal. [18] He defeated New Jersey Superior Court Judge Fred J. Theemling Jr. in the general election with 64% of the vote. [5] The family subsequently moved to New Jersey, where he grew up in an apartment in Union City. Wherwein, Peter (May 14, 1984). The average age of a Menendez family member is 75. [11] He graduated with a B.A. Most of the benefits of such a policy would benefit the richest taxpayers. [36][37] Corzine's decision to appoint Menendez got the support of several Latino groups, including the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials. The resolution states the United States "should refuse to make available any current or former diplomat, civil servant, political appointee, law enforcement official or member of the Armed Forces of the United States for questioning by the government of Vladimir Putin". Menendez blamed Trump and Republicans who supported Trump's baseless claims of voter fraud for inciting the attack. [129], On September 28, 2006, Menendez voted for the Military Commissions Act. 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. Menendez's tenure, which followed two straight election cycles of dramatic Democratic gains, was marked by a more troubled Democratic outlook. According to Zahira Agustin, a member of Menendez Guardian, they did it for no financial reward. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Sebator Menendez was born on January 1, 1954 in New York City to Cuban immigrants who had left Cuba a few months earlier in 1953. . [61], Menendez is a strong supporter of the DREAM Act, saying, "Children should not be punished for the actions of their parents. [114][115], Menendez raised the issue of Xinjiang reeducation camps and called China's treatment of Uyghur Muslim minority "beyond abhorrent",[116] adding, "The President needs to have a clear and consistent approach to China, and not turn a blind eye as a million Muslims are unjustly imprisoned and forced into labor camps by an autocratic regime. Menendez was endorsed by several newspapers including The New York Times,[43] The Philadelphia Inquirer,[44] The Star-Ledger,[45] and The Record.[46]. Robert Menendez (/ m n n d z /; born January 1, 1954) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the senior United States senator from New Jersey, a seat he has held since 2006. [109] In March 2018, Menendez voted against Bernie Sanders's and Chris Murphy's resolution that would end U.S. support for the Saudi Arabian-led intervention in Yemen. [146] Legal experts have debated the constitutionality of a state recall of a federal officeholder. Robert Menendez was born on July 12, 1985, in Hudson County, New Jersey. The Armenian Mirror-Spectator. [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 Committee has determined that this conduct violated Senate Rules, federal law, and applicable standards of conduct. 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. Senator Bob Menendez has spent more than thirty years in public service, tackling immigration reform, expanding opportunities for Latinos, and fighting for equality for all Americans Photo by Noah Willman By Billy Yost Thirty years can either seem like a lifetime or the blink of an eye. However, his second bid, in 1986, was successful, and he held the post until 1992. 6 min read. Jon Corzine appointed him to fill a vacant seat in the U.S. Senate. In January 2018 the Department of Justice announced that it would not retry Menendez. Legislators at Annual Capitol Hill Observance, "CONGRESSIONAL FRIENDS OF THE IRISH NATIONAL CAUCUS 114th CONGRESS 20152017 |", "Sen. 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