Bio
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
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 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
Senator Bob Menendez Criticisms
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
