In 2014, I authored a specific authorization for the use of military force to combat the Islamic State.
Bob Menendez Jr.
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Robert Menendez Jr. is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 8th congressional district since January 3, 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he succeeded his father, Robert Menendez Sr., who has had a long career in politics. Menendez Jr. focuses on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development, reflecting the needs of his constituents in New Jersey. He has been vocal about political integrity and has made statements regarding the need for reform within the political system.
There is a direct connection between repressive actions domestically and adversarial actions abroad.
The Autism CARES Act of 2014, which I authored and which was passed unanimously by Congress, reauthorized Federal autism programs through fiscal year 2019.
Will the President sign a tax reform bill that does not cut taxes for all families earning under $100,000?
Do you believe it is a good idea to cut Medicaid to provide tax cuts for the wealthy?
Zeroing out, for example, CDFIs... does not make any sense on behalf of the very people who we supposedly want to defend.
These communities desperately need investments that will allow them to start small businesses, create jobs, purchase homes.
So what I want to know from you is what FHFA and the enterprises can do to provide greater access to loan sales for community-oriented institutions like New Jersey Community Capital.
I wanted to take this first opportunity that the full Committee has had on the question of housing finance systems to lay out a few principles that I think are important.
If we had any other form of attack, believe me, we would have imminently responded.





