Senator Bob Menendez’s Tweets

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Senator Bob Menendez’s Tweets

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Feb 28

I continue to be in awe at the resolve the Ukrainian people have shown over the past 4 days. As the Senate reconvenes this week, we will continue the unprecedented effort to provide Pres

@ZelenskyyUa

the aid and assistance he needs to fight Putin’s war. #StandingWithUkraine

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It took more than a decade, but glad Republicans finally figured out Americans aren't buying what they're selling when it comes to ripping away their life saving healthcare.

Grassley says Republicans won’t repeal Affordable Care Act if they retake Senate

The senator's statement is the latest signal that the GOP is abandoning its long-running effort to scrap Obamacare.

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And I will continue to call on the Biden Administration to do more to combat disparities towards Black migrants in the immigration system.

While I applaud today’s announcement, I will continue to urge

@DHS

to utilize the TPS statute to protect more populations who are unable to return home, including nationals from Ethiopia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.

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#Cameroon remains too dangerous for Cameroonian nationals to return home. I salute the immigrants’ rights leaders who fought tirelessly for this designation.

I commend

’s critical TPS designation for Cameroon. As I’ve said before, Temporary Protected Status was created by Congress for exactly this purpose.

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The Washington Post

@washingtonpost

· Apr 15

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas granted immigrants from Cameroon temporary protection in the United States on Friday, allowing them to remain in the country for 18 months and apply for work permits. wapo.st/3JOCG22

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As the sun begins to set and families gather for the #Passover Seder, I’m wishing a Chag Pesach Sameach to everyone celebrating in New Jersey and around the world.

The Economist

@TheEconomist

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“We have to...find more and more ways to tighten the economic noose around Putin’s neck.�?

talks to

@AnneMcElvoy

about the war in Ukraine, on “The Economist Asks�? podcast econ.st/3Ofes4A

Apr 15

GOP-led states across the country are so confident #SCOTUS will undermine Roe that they're not even waiting for a decision before launching their brazen attacks on women's rights. We can't wait for the courts, Congress must act to protect abortion access.

Republicans enacting a wave of new abortion restrictions

Measures in Kentucky, Florida and Oklahoma are among new limits being passed ahead of a much-anticipated Supreme Court ruling this summer.

Administration unveils steps to boost racial equity in govt

Apr 15

I’ve been fighting for decades for greater representation in government of overlooked and underserved communities. I applaud

@POTUS

for taking these steps to advance racial equity. We can and must do more.

apnews.com

The Justice Department is improving language access to its programs to help people with limited English proficiency better report crimes. The Interior Department is providing technical assistance to...

Joy-Ann (Pro-Democracy) Reid

Apr 14

2/2: By continuing to give a megaphone to extremist, alt-right hosts like Tucker Carlson

@FoxNews

is adding fuel to the fire of hate & division. I hope they reconsider having him on the air so their audience can hear more news and less vitriolic propaganda.

1/2: The notion that immigrants are threatening the way of life in the U.S. is a blatant show of ignorance and deep rooted xenophobia. These ill-conceived views don’t belong in our country, much less in the classrooms of

@Penn

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@JoyAnnReid

· Apr 12

If you’re wondering why Tuckums “immigration makes America dirtier�? Carlson booked Amy Wax, wonder no more. She fits right in with his worldview… abovethelaw.com/2019/07/amy-wa

Apr 14

Glad to see

@POTUS

act so quickly in moving congressionally appropriated helicopters, howitzers, armored humvees, javelins & more for Ukraine. We must provide the Ukrainian people 🇺🇦 everything they need to counter a renewed Russian assault in the weeks to come. #StandWithUkraine

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The Kyiv Independent

@KyivIndependent

· Apr 13

US announces new $800 million worth of military assistance to Ukraine. The latest aid includes artillery systems, artillery rounds, armored personnel carriers, and helicopters.

Apr 14

It's shameful that Gov. Abbott and his enablers in conservative media would rather cast them as “others,�? use them to divide us, and then send them away and forget about their existence.

Thank you

for showing these asylum seekers the compassion they deserve, making the effort to listen to their stories, and sharing them with us. This is what America is supposed to be about.

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Priscilla Alvarez

@priscialva

· Apr 13

The first migrants bused from Texas arrived in Union Station in Washington, DC, on Wednesday morning, after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would send migrants to the capital in a rebuke of Biden’s border policies. I spoke to some of those migrants.

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Apr 13

I commit to working with

@SenBooker

and our colleagues to ensure we finally address the racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health outcomes.

Before the pandemic, NJ had one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country and alarming racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. The COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated barriers to equitable maternity care. #BlackMaternalHealthWeek

Menendez, Booker Introduce Resolution Recognizing Black Maternal Health Week | U.S. Senator Bob...

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) introduced a resolution recognizing Black Maternal Health Week “to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the United States...

Hard pass. We don’t want Florida’s misguided policies exported to New Jersey or anywhere else.

foxnews.com

GOP congressman drafting bill requiring schools to tell parents if kids being taught 'gender...

Following reports that the Garden State would be requiring second graders to be taught about gender identity, Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., announced on Friday that he would be introducing the bill.

Apr 13

This is why I’ve been fighting for the last six months to bring the IRS into the 21st century and provide better customer service. It’s not just frustrating, it’s wasteful bureaucracy.

Perspective | The IRS paid $3 billion in interest to taxpayers because it failed to get refunds out...

Even before coronavirus-related delays, the IRS has been paying out increasing amounts of money to taxpayers in interest on delayed refunds.

NJEA

@NJEA

“When women win, we all win, which is why we are all gathered here today,�? said

. Full story: bit.ly/37HfJRg #UnionStrong #WEareNJEA

I am happy to announce that my 2022 Service Academy Applications are now open! Qualifying New Jerseyans who wish to serve our country should apply by Friday October 14th at 11:59 PM. For more information, and to get started on your application, visit menendez.senate.gov/services/acade

Athletics are a key part of childhood and we want our children to compete and have fun, but we also want them to be safe.

@BillPascrell

and I introduced the SAFE PLAY Act to give schools, coaches and families the resources they need to protect our kids.

Menendez, Pascrell Introduce Bill to Protect Young Athletes | U.S. Senator Bob Menendez of New...

U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that sets national health policy, and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (N.J.-09) last week introduced bicameral...

Governor Phil Murphy

@GovMurphy

We are praying for the victims and those impacted by this morning's horrific shooting in Brooklyn. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and work with our partners in New York to ensure everyone’s safety.

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Senator Cortez Masto

@SenCortezMasto

Apr 11

I'm proud to introduce bipartisan legislation with

to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Hispanic National Internship Program, a program that opens doors of opportunities for Latino students in Nevada and across the U.S.

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I’m glad to see

using the Admin’s executive authorities to close the ghost gun loophole. Finalizing this ghost guns rule as soon as possible is the single most important thing we can do to shut down the ghost gun marketplace once and for all. Time is of the essence.

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ABC News Politics

@ABCPolitics

· Apr 11

Pres. Biden and the DOJ are set to announce a final rule on "ghost guns" today in the Rose Garden. abcn.ws/35ZxM4u

That's why

and I joined our colleagues in introducing legislation to quadruple the tax deduction for out-of-pocket classroom expenses and help put some of that hard-earned money back in their pockets.

We know how hard our teachers work to ensure that New Jersey children receive the best education possible, including going above and beyond to provide resources and materials for their students out of their own pockets.

Menendez, Booker Join Bicameral Push to Increase Educator Tax Deductions for Out-Of-Pocket Classr...

U.S. Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker (both D-N.J.) joined a group of colleagues in introducing the Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2022.

While the wealthy can pay top dollar for financial advice and wealth management tools, the NJ families who were most affected by the pandemic have the fewest resources to help manage their finances. Thank you

@GovMurphy

for launching this free tool!

northjersey.com

NJ residents can get free financial help through new online site, Murphy announces

The treasury department launched NJ FinLit, a “free financial wellness platform for all adult state residents."

N.J. man faces attempted murder, carjacking, bias charges after crime spree leaves 3 hurt, police...

Apr 10

Hate has no place in New Jersey, or anywhere else. I commend Lakewood law enforcement for quickly apprehending the individual of these abhorrent crimes & pray for the full recovery of the victims.

nj.com

Dion Marsh, 27, of Manchester Township in Ocean County, was arrested Friday after three people were hurt following in a series of crimes that began with a carjacking in Lakewood Township.

Apr 10

Now just imagine the economic potential we can unleash for Black women and their families if

@POTUS

used his authority to #CancelStudentDebt.

"The payment moratorium has touched the lives of many Americans, but it has perhaps meant the most to the group who stood to gain the most from it — Black women—who shoulder a disproportionate share of the $1.7 trillion student debt burden."

What the student loan payment pause has meant to Black women

Black women, who stood the most to gain from the payment moratorium, shoulder a disproportionate share of the $1.7 trillion student debt burden in the United States.

Apr 10

Signed 24 years ago today, the Good Friday Agreement brought peace to the island of Ireland. Today we must commit to protecting that peace, & recognize that peace & justice are intertwined. It’s long since time to fully implement the Good Friday & Stormont House Agreements.

At last, commuters will see construction of a new Portal Bridge from their train windows

Apr 9

Replacing the Portal Bridge will ease the daily commute for thousands of NJans, modernize our rail system & keep our economy moving. I’ll continue fighting for federal resources so that we can finish the entire Gateway Project.

I’m proud to have fought to get the new Portal North Bridge built. After years of political delays by the Trump Administration, I’m glad to see construction get started!

nj.com

The green light has been given to start building a replacement for the aging Portal Bridge in Hudson County, meaning NJ Transit riders will soon see construction.

Apr 8

Russia’s missile strike on a train station evacuating civilians to safety is reprehensible. The blood of those men, women, and children is on Putin’s hands. We must continue to do everything possible to help Ukraine defend itself and hold Putin accountable. #StandWithUkraine

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The New York Times

@nytimes

· Apr 8

The Kramatorsk train station in eastern Ukraine was hit with a Tochka-U short-range ballistic missile as “thousands of peaceful Ukrainians were waiting to be evacuated,�? President Volodymyr Zelensky said. nyti.ms/38D0KrV

Apr 8

This #InternationalRomaDay I stand w/ Roma everywhere as we work to advance global inclusion & equality, & applaud Romani civil society orgs for providing aid to those fleeing Putin's brutal war. No one deserves to fear that they will face prejudice & discrimination as refugees.

Apr 7

As I said yesterday, we can and must rigorously enforce our existing laws while still treating migrants and refugees with dignity. But unless we deal with the root causes of migration in the hemisphere, I don't care who's president, these challenges will continue.

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was named as one of the

@SenateDems

to serve on a conference committee of Senate and House versions of the jobs and competitiveness bill.

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Gavin Bade

@GavinBade

· Apr 7

And here are the Senate conferees! First the Dems

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Apr 7

After today’s historic vote, they will grow up knowing that, thanks to trailblazers like Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, there isn’t a single thing they can’t accomplish. My full statement ⬇�?

Menendez Statement on Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court | U.S. Senator Bob...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) issued the following statement on the...

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