Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Menendez says he will legislate to lower student-loan interest rates and expand loan-forgiveness programs. He also says he will work to guarantee tuition-free higher education at public institutions for the majority of students.
Context: The tuition-free proposal is limited to the majority of students; the passage does not define eligibility.
Menendez says he will legislate to expand public school funding to reduce class sizes and support the education workforce.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Menendez says he will legislate to fully fund child nutrition programs. He frames this as part of his education agenda.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Menendez says he will legislate to guarantee universal preschool for all families. He also calls for investment in early childhood care, including universal pre-K.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Menendez says he will legislate to cap childcare costs at 7% of income for many families. The cap is part of his plan to make childcare more affordable for working families.
Context: The stated cap applies to many families; the passage does not specify eligibility.
Menendez says he will legislate to expand and extend the Child Tax Credit. He presents this as part of a plan to make care and education more affordable for families.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Menendez supports Ethan’s Law and any legislation that ensures safe storage of weapons. He does not describe the requirements such legislation should impose.
Context: The passage does not specify the safe-storage requirements.
Menendez supports educating the public about suicides involving guns. He cites the share of suicides involving guns and their fatality rate to explain why this is a priority.
Context: The passage does not specify the education program or its audience.
Menendez supports closing loopholes in gun purchasing laws and strengthening the ability to take guns away from abusive dating partners, felons, and children. The stated position does not describe the legal process or specific restrictions.
Context: The passage does not specify the process or criteria for removing guns.
Menendez supports bringing back and expanding the federal Assault Weapons Ban. He lists this as a gun violence prevention priority.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.