Menendez, Robert

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● D · HSE · New Jersey — District 8

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Assignments

Energy and Commerce Committee

House · Standing committee

3 subcommittees

— Communications and Technology Subcommittee

— Energy Subcommittee

— Environment Subcommittee

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recent transcribed committee hearings where Rep. Menendez spoke on the record.

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✓ VALIDATED Legislative Hearing on Protecting Communications Networks and Improving Connectivity Jul 22, 2026

125:54

Menendez, Robert. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Our district sits at the heart of America's critical infrastructure. The corridor between Newark Airport and the Port of Elizabeth has been called the most dangerous two miles in America because of the particular risk to our transportation, energy, communications, and commer...

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● SPOKELegislative Hearing on Protecting Communications Networks and Improving Connectivity

Communications and Technology Subcommittee

Jul 22, 2026·1:30 PM ·2h 23m ·23 speakers

Menendez, Robert "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Our district sits at the heart of America's critical infrastructure. The corridor between Newark Airport and the Port of Elizabeth has been called the most dangerous two miles in America because of the particular risk to our transportation, energy, communications, and commer..."

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Full Committee Markup of Twenty-Nine Pieces of Legislation

Energy and Commerce Committee

Jul 20, 2026·5:00 PM

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Subcommittee Markup of Seven Pieces of Legislation

Environment Subcommittee

Jul 14, 2026·2:00 PM

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Subcommittee Markup of Six Pieces of Legislation

Energy Subcommittee

Jul 14, 2026·10:15 AM

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Nine Pieces of Legislation

Energy and Commerce Committee

Jul 01, 2026·11:00 AM

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Oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Communications and Technology Subcommittee

Jun 30, 2026·10:00 AM

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Trash to Treasure: Examining Legislation to Support Domestic Critical Mineral Recovery and Recycling

Environment Subcommittee

Jun 24, 2026·10:15 AM

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Subcommittee Markup of Eight Pieces of Legislation

Energy Subcommittee

Jun 24, 2026·2:00 PM

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● SPOKENuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing

Energy Subcommittee

Jun 09, 2026·10:15 AM ·3h 8m ·42 speakers

Menendez, Robert "just discussing in terms of the roles that they play. They're largely professional staff, so they're public servants with subject matter expertise. They're not beholden to any political party or industry interest when it comes to carrying out their job duties. Is that accurate? Yes. However, since P..."

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● SPOKEWhere Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States

Communications and Technology Subcommittee

Jun 04, 2026·10:15 AM ·3h 21m ·45 speakers

Menendez, Robert "Thank you, Chairman. GPS underpins almost all the critical systems we use to keep our communities safe, connected, and moving. New Jersey's 8th District, this is mission critical. Our district includes Newark Airport, NJ Transit, PATH, ports, and major highways, tunnels, and bridges. Families and bu..."