Senator Bob Menendez Bio and Wiki

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Senator Robert Menendez is an American politician and lawyer. 

Senator Bob Menendez is serving as a senior U.S. Senator from New Jersey since 2006. He was the chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations during his time at the U.S. Senate. He also served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1993 till 2006.

Senator Bob Menendez was born in New York City on January 1, 1954. 

He was born to a low-class family of Cuban immigrants. But, he grew up in Union City, New Jersey, where he attended the Union Hill High School. He enrolled at Saint Peter’s College and earned a B.A. degree in Political Science in 1976. He furthered and earned a J.D. in Rutgers Law School in 1979.

Senator Bob Menendez Career

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Menendez started his political career during his Bachelor’s degree program. He was elected to the Union City Board of Education from 1974 till 1978. After his J.D., he was admitted to the New Jersey Bar and started private legal practice in 1980. 

In 1982, Menendez ran for the Mayor of Union City but was defeated by Musto. 

In his second bid in 1986, he defeated Musto and became the Mayor till 1993. While serving as the Mayor, Menendez was elected to represent the state’s 33rd District in the New Jersey General Assembly. He served from 1987 till 1991.

In 1992, he contested for a seat at the U.S. House of Representatives after redistricting. He took office the following year and served till 2006.

In 2006, after Governor Jon Corzine, a former Senator was elected as the governor of New Jersey, he appointed Menendez to fill the vacant seat. He won again in 2006, 2012, and 2018.

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Senator Bob Menendez Accomplishments

Menendez is a strong advocate of immigration reforms. He has introduced bills and legislatures in an attempt to reform America’s failed immigration system. He introduced the Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act. He is also a strong supporter of the Dream Act.

Besides working towards economic and financial development, Menendez has also improved the state’s agricultural sector. 

Menendez has also worked toward improving the health of his people. He has supported, sponsored, and cosponsored several legislatures to improve general healthcare access and quality for his state and the U.S. 

Despite President Trump’s botched response during the COVID 19 pandemic, he ensured the safety and protection of his people from the pandemic. He also passed many relief and emergency response Acts to help families and businesses during the pandemic.

As an advocate of human rights, Senator Menendez sponsored an act against discrimination against sexual orientation in students. He also expanded the Education Amendment Acts to LGBT students to give equal access to education regardless of race or sexual orientation.

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Senator Bob Menendez Criticisms

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As a Senior senator, charges were leveled against him for hiring underage prostitutes. It was reported that Menendez had been traveling to the Dominican Republic to engage in sexual activities with underage prostitutes. Some of these girls are under the age of 16.

Yet, in 2017, Jurors raised charges against Menendez with enough evidence. He had allegedly used his power to work out a visa for an international friend to visit the U.S. illegally. So also, through an email, Menendez attempted to intrude in U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Menendez has faced trials on sexual affairs, illegal relationships, and lavish gifts.

Senator Bob Menendez Net Worth

According to Incomepedia, Senator Bob Menendez net worth is estimated at about $600,000.

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Final Thoughts

Senator Menendez has worked on several acts and reforms, especially to improve the quality of life of his people. 

But, Menendez was charged for hiring underage prostitutes. He also allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with minors. Apart from sexual misconduct, he was also involved in illegal lobbying for VISA. 

Of course, he denied all allegations.

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