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• September 14, 2020

  Menendez, Blumenthal, Markey Demand Amazon Recall, Halt Sales of Dangerous AmazonBasics Products – including Flaming Phone Chargers & Exploding Batteries

• August 6, 2020

  Menendez Introduces Bill to Ensure that Critical Information about Federal Resources are Equally Accessible to All Communities

• July 31, 2020

  Menendez Introduces Bill to Protect Consumers from COVID-19 Scams

• May 5, 2020

  Menendez, Colleagues Urge The CFPB To Halt Work On The Payday Rule And Restart The Rulemaking Process

• March 27, 2020

  Menendez Urges FTC to Protect Seniors from COVID-19 Scams

• March 11, 2020

  Menendez, Murray Lead Request for the IRS to Extend Tax-Filing Deadline for Individual Taxpayers

• February 13, 2020

  Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Press Upstart, Lenders for Answers Following Reports of Higher Interest Rates for Students of Minority-Serving Institutions

• December 19, 2019

  Menendez Applauds Final Passage of Robocall Crackdown Bill

• December 13, 2019

  Menendez, Pallone Call on Senate to Pass Legislation to Combat Illegal Robocalls

• December 5, 2019

  Menendez Urges FDIC Head Not to Weaken CRA

• November 22, 2019

  Menendez Warns Parents, Consumers of Dangerous Toys for Sale this Holiday Season

• November 18, 2019

  Menendez Unveils Legislation to Bolster Protections against Cybercrime Fraud for Small Businesses, a Booming Criminal Activity

• November 14, 2019

  Menendez Questions Twitter, State Department Following Arrest of Alleged Saudi Arabia Spy Ring at Twitter

• October 30, 2019

  Menendez, Booker, Democrats Blast Trump Admin Failure to Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes

• October 23, 2019

  VIDEO: Menendez Takes Fight against Trump-GOP Tax Scam to Senate Floor

• October 18, 2019

  Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge FHFA to Fulfill its Duty to Underserved, Limited-English Proficient Borrowers

• September 26, 2019

  Menendez, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Corporate Transparency, Combat Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing

• August 29, 2019

  Menendez, Blumenthal, Markey Call on Amazon to Pull Dangerous and Deadly Products From its Platform

• July 23, 2019

  Menendez Introduces Marijuana Insurance Bill

• June 14, 2019

  Menendez Calls GOP Stonewalling of 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund an ‘Abomination’

• June 14, 2019

  Menendez Outlines Legislation to Stop Surprise Medical Bills from Burdening Families

• June 7, 2019

  Menendez, Booker Target Medical Billing Company at Center of Quest, LabCorp Patient Data Breach

• June 6, 2019

  In Wake of Crackdown on Annoying Robocalls, Menendez, Brown Lead Dems in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Consumers from Abusive Debt Collection Tactics

• June 5, 2019

  Menendez, Booker Press for Answers after Patient Data Breach Reaches 20 Million

• June 5, 2019

  Menendez Presses Quest for Answers after Data Breach Impacts 12M Patients

• May 23, 2019

  Menendez Applauds Passage of Robocall Crackdown Bill

• May 2, 2019

  Menendez, Senators to Facebook: Ban on Gun Sales Not Enough without Enforcement

• April 12, 2019

  Menendez Gets Robocalled during Press Conference Pushing for Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls

• April 11, 2019

  Menendez Introduces Marijuana Banking Bill

• April 11, 2019

  Menendez, Booker Announce Over $84M in Federal Funding to Support NJ Housing Programs

• March 8, 2019

  Menendez, Warren, Blumenthal Demand Answers from Betsy DeVos on College Aid Debit Card that Would Allow Government to Monitor Student Spending, Give Corporations Exclusive Marketing Access to Potentially Millions of FSA Borrowers

• February 27, 2019

  VIDEO: Menendez Defends Tax Fairness, Calls for SALT Restoration in Voting ‘No’ on IRS Nom

• February 5, 2019

  Menendez Statement on Trump’s State of the Union Address

• January 30, 2019

  Menendez, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Close Gender Wage Gap

• January 24, 2019

  Menendez, Booker Co-sponsor Bill to Eliminate Penalties for Unpaid Federal Workers Forced to Access Retirement Savings During Trump Shutdown

• January 18, 2019

  Menendez Meets with Federal Workers Hurt by Trump Shutdown

• January 14, 2019

  Menendez Cosponsors Bill to Protect Federal Workers from Financial Fallout during Shutdown

• September 13, 2018

  Menendez Rails Against IRS Nominee as a Danger to States like NJ

• July 13, 2018

  Menendez, Senate Democrats Call on CFPB to Immediately Reinstate Consumer Advisory Board

• June 26, 2018

  Menendez, Democratic Senators Call on FCC to Establish Protections for Consumers from Unwanted, Harassing Robocalls

• June 14, 2018

  ***VIDEO*** Menendez Grills Trump Banking Regulator on Refusal to Name Names of Bad Actors

• June 14, 2018

  Menendez, Banking Dems to OCC: Public Has Right to Know

• May 25, 2018

  Menendez Lays Out Plan to Stabilize Rising Gas Prices

• April 30, 2018

  Menendez, Warren, Schatz Reveal CFPB Received More than 20,000 Consumer Complaints following Equifax Breach

• April 24, 2018

  Menendez, Booker Call for Federal Investigation into Phone Scam Targeting 9/11 Victims

• April 18, 2018

  Menendez, Booker Call on FCC to Establish Protections for Consumers from Unwanted, Harassing Robocalls

• March 8, 2018

  Menendez Outlines Opposition to Big Bank Deregulation Bill; Asks Why Senate is Spending Week Working for Big Banks and Not to Pass Common Sense Gun Laws

• February 27, 2018

  ***VIDEO/PHOTO RELEASE*** Menendez: A Free, Open Internet isn’t a Luxury, it’s a Necessity

• February 13, 2018

  Menendez, Booker Join Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Senate Appropriators Respect State Marijuana Laws

• February 8, 2018

  Menendez and Democratic Colleagues Demand Answers on CFPB’s Stalled Investigation into Equifax Breach

• January 23, 2018

  Menendez, Booker to FCC: Hold WWOR-TV Accountable to NJans

• January 17, 2018

  Menendez, Booker Join Group of 40 Senators in Standing Up to Protect Consumer Bureau’s Independence

• January 17, 2018

  Menendez Leads Call for Immediate Implementation of Wells Fargo Fixes to Strengthen Consumer Protections, Prevent Repeat of Widespread Fraud

• January 8, 2018

  Menendez Stands Up for Net Neutrality, Supports Measure to Undo Recent FCC Action

• December 7, 2017

  Menendez, Warren Colleagues Call for Investigation of Botched FEMA Contracts for Hurricane Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico

• December 7, 2017

  Menendez, Sires Introduce Package of Consumer Protection Bills to Safeguard Americans’ Personal Information from Data Breach, Identity Theft

• December 5, 2017

  Menendez Says ‘No’ to Banking Bill that Fails to Provide Meaningful Protections, Relief, Accountability

• December 5, 2017

  Menendez Reintroduces Christopher’s Law to Protect Student Loan Borrowers and their Families

• October 31, 2017

  Sen. Menendez Scrutinizes Bitcoin’s Role as Ransomware after Equifax Breach

• October 26, 2017

  Menendez Urges Federal Trade Commission to Address Robocallers Harassing Consumers

• October 4, 2017

  Menendez Joins Colleagues in Letters Demanding IRS Rescind Contract with Equifax and Provide Explanation for the Contract Award

• September 27, 2017

  On Puerto Rico: Menendez Asks U.S. Airlines to Spare Hurricane Victims from Exorbitant Costs

• September 20, 2017

  Menendez Outlines New Legislation to Protect Consumers from Mass Data Breaches in Wake of Equifax Hack

• September 14, 2017

  What you should know about Equifax data breach

• September 12, 2017

  Menendez Leads Call for Senate Hearings into Equifax Security Breach Impacting 143M Americans

• September 11, 2017

  Sens. Menendez, Booker Push Equifax to End Use of Consumer-Harming Forced Arbitration Clauses

• August 10, 2017

  Menendez, Dems Continue Fight for Disclosure of Corporate Political Spending

• August 2, 2017

  Menendez, Banking Dems Demands Answers from Wells Fargo on Latest Auto Insurance Fraud Scandal

• August 1, 2017

  Senate Banking Committee Democrats Call for Sept Hearing with Wells Fargo Leaders

• July 18, 2017

  Menendez Speaks Up for NJans Who would Lose State & Local Tax Deduction under Trump Tax Reform

• June 27, 2017

  Menendez Statement on SCOTUS Agreeing to Hear NJ Sports Betting Case

• May 23, 2016

  Menendez, Senators Raise Concerns Over Lack of Consumer Protections for Low-Income Homebuyers

• April 8, 2016

  Menendez Calls for Federal Investigation into Deceptive Practices, Price Gouging by Airlines

• April 7, 2016

  Menendez Makes Clear SEC Must Move Forward on Corporate Political Spending Disclosure

• April 7, 2016

  Menendez Cosponsors Measure to Prevent Airlines from Squeezing Passengers into Smaller Seats

• January 21, 2016

  Senators to SEC on the Anniversary of Citizens United: Require Companies to Disclose Political Spending

• January 7, 2016

  Senators Urge Executive Action to Limit Anonymous Campaign Contributions

• December 22, 2015

  Menendez Leads Bicameral Letter Urging SEC Action on Corporate Political Spending Disclosure

• November 10, 2015

  Menendez, Pallone: Any Investigation into Daily Fantasy Sports Should Include Pro Sports Leagues

• November 9, 2015

  Menendez Tells NJans Frustrated with Unwanted, Pernicious Robocalls: ‘If It’s Uncle Sam, HANG UP; It’s a SCAM’

• November 5, 2015

  Sens. Menendez, Brown Demand Answers after RushCard Leaves Thousands of Customers Holding the Bag

• November 3, 2015

  Menendez Joins Booker, Colleagues in Urging CFPB to Protect Formerly Incarcerated from Predatory Prison Prepaid Cards

• October 28, 2015

  Menendez Joins Colleagues in Urging SEC Nominees to Support Rule Requiring Public Companies to Disclose Political Spending

• October 13, 2015

  Menendez, Pallone Call for Fairness in Daily Fantasy Sports Outside MetLife Stadium

• October 6, 2015

  Menendez, Pallone Call into Question Integrity of Daily Fantasy Sports Games

• August 31, 2015

  44 Senators Push SEC to Require Public Companies to Disclose their Political Spending to Shareholders

• August 5, 2015

  Menendez Reacts to SEC Vote Approving CEO-to-Worker Pay Ratio Rule

• July 23, 2015

  Menendez Condemns Republican Efforts to Add Financial Regulatory Rollbacks in Appropriations Process

• July 8, 2015

  Menendez, Democratic Colleagues Call for Stronger Consumer Protections for Military Families

• June 23, 2015

  Menendez Joins Bicameral Call for Greater Transparency in Political Spending

• June 18, 2015

  Menendez: We Need Fairness for Student Loan Borrowers, Their Families

• June 17, 2015

  Menendez: Airline Industry Grounds Carry-On Gimmick

• June 16, 2015

  Menendez to PayPal: Change New User Agreement That Forces Consumers to Accept Unwanted Robocalls

• June 10, 2015

  Menendez: Are New Carry-On Guidelines Just Another Airline-Industry Money Grab?

• May 21, 2015

  Menendez Wants Action to Protect Consumers’ Rights in Disputes with Financial Services Providers

• May 14, 2015

  Menendez Provision to Stem Tide of Foreign Counterfeit Goods Passes Senate as Part of Customs Bill

• March 11, 2015

  Sens. Reed & Menendez Introduce Bill to Clearly Define and Ban Unlawful Insider Trading

• February 20, 2015

  Menendez, Sires Announce Legislation to Protect Consumers from Mass Data Breaches

• December 19, 2014

  Chairman Menendez Writes Secretary Kerry on North Korea’s Cyber-Terror Attack on Sony Pictures

• December 16, 2014

  Senate Democrats Push SEC to Move Forward on Rule Disclosing CEO-to-Worker Pay Ratios

• December 13, 2014

  Menendez Statement on Omnibus Funding Vote

• November 13, 2014

  Menendez Applauds CFPB Movement to Regulate Prepaid Cards

• June 10, 2014

  Menendez, Brown, Booker Introduce Christopher’s Law to Improve Student Loan Transparency

• June 6, 2014

  Menendez, Booker Commemorate 70th Anniversary of D-Day, Announce Military Credit Reporting Act

• June 3, 2014

  Menendez Applauds Senate Banking Committee Passage of Terrorism Insurance Bill

• June 2, 2014

  Menendez, Pascrell Bill: Common Sense Fix to NJ’s Crumbling Water Infrastructure

• May 21, 2014

  Menendez, Sires Introduce Data Security Legislation in Reaction to Latest Corporate Data Breach

• May 21, 2014

  Menendez: New Airline Fee Disclosure will Help Protect Consumers

• May 5, 2014

  Menendez Doubles-Down on Consumer Protections for Air Travelers

• April 17, 2014

  Sen. Menendez Urges FTC to Intervene on Behalf of General Mills Customers

• March 21, 2014

  Sen. Menendez Urges Swift Action on WWOR-TV Operating License

• February 27, 2014

  Menendez Joins Senators to Urge IRS to Set Clear Rules for Political Activity by Dark Money Groups

• January 31, 2014

  Sen. Menendez Announces New Legislation to Protect Consumers in Wake of Retail Data Breaches

• January 17, 2014

  Sen. Menendez Applauds Changes to Controversial NSA Surveillance Program

• January 10, 2014

  Senator Menendez Concerned by Target’s Disclosure of Larger Customer Data Breach

• December 30, 2013

  Sens. Menendez, Warner, Schumer Call for Hearing into Target Data Breach

• December 26, 2013

  Sen. Menendez Takes Action to Protect Consumers in Wake of Target Breach

• December 20, 2013

  Menendez Intros Legislation to Rein in Hidden Fees and Strengthen Consumer Protections in Prepaid Cards

• December 19, 2013

  Sen. Menendez Renews Call for Airline Fee Transparency

• December 16, 2013

  Menendez Introduces Bill to Protect Consumers from Deceptive Websites

• November 26, 2013

  Senators Weigh in on CEO-to-Worker Pay Ratio Rule During SEC Public Comment Period

• July 12, 2013

  Menendez, Casey: Protect Workers from Getting Rolled by Hidden Payroll Card Fees

• January 25, 2013

  Menendez Applauds Cordray's Renomination As Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director

• August 3, 2012

  Menendez, Senators Ask Consumer Financial Protection Bureau To Address Medical Debt Reporting

• May 8, 2012

  Menendez, Boxer To Introduce Bill To Help Responsible Homeowners Refinance

• September 15, 2011

  Menendez Calls for Investigation of Mail Scam Targeting Hurricane Irene Flood Victims

• March 8, 2011

  With Feds Launching Major Insider Trading Trial, Menendez Leads Fight To Boost Wall Street Watchdogs

• March 1, 2011

  With New Reports Of Financial Terrorism GOP Slashes Budget For Market Watchdogs

• February 10, 2011

  Menendez: New Law Will Help Market Leaders Prevent Cyber Threats Before Being Attacked

• February 9, 2011

  Menendez to Sec: Greater Efforts Needed to Protect Markets from Cyber Hackers

• December 17, 2010

  'Tis the Season for Prepaid Debit Card Hidden Fees: Menendez Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumers

• December 14, 2010

  With Airlines Making $4.3 Billion from Added Fees, Menendez Says “Clear Airfares Act” Needed to Protect Consumers

• December 6, 2010

  Menendez Outlines New Bill Targeting Hidden Prepaid Card Fees

• November 30, 2010

  Menendez Invites Kardashians to Support his Forthcoming Legislation on Prepaid Debit Card Fees

• November 29, 2010

  With Holiday Shopping Season Underway, Menendez Announces Plan to Target Prepaid Debit Card Fees

• November 24, 2010

  With Thanksgiving Airfares As Much As 60% Higher, Menendez Pushes for Final Passage of his "Clear Airfares Act"

• November 8, 2010

  Menendez Says New Report on Holiday Airfares Underscores Need for Passage of FAA Bill with "Clear Airfares Act"

• October 23, 2010

  U. S. Senator Robert Menendez's Statement on FCC Action in Cablevision News Corp Dispute

• September 23, 2010

  Senator Menendez Urges DOT to Increase Disclosure of Hidden Airline Fees

• August 26, 2010

  Senators Menendez, Lautenberg Announce $18 Million in Recovery Act Funding for NY/NJ Harbor Expansion Project

• August 24, 2010

  Menendez, Key Sponsor of Credit Card Reform Law, Hails Full Implementation of New Consumer Protections

• August 13, 2010

  Preventing Another Lehman: Menendez and Colleagues Urge S.E.C. to Require Better Corporate Accounting Disclosure

• July 29, 2010

  Menendez Renews Requests for Key Witnesses at Hearing on Lockerbie Bomber Release

• July 27, 2010

  Senator Menendez Remarks On The Senate Floor In Strong Support Of The Disclose Act

• July 23, 2010

  Menendez Health Reform Provision To Protect Consumers Against Insurance Denials Implemented

• July 15, 2010

  Menendez Hails Final Senate Passage of Landmark Wall Street Reform Legislation

• July 14, 2010

  Official Government Report On Airfares Highlights Need For Menendez's “Clear Airfares Act”

• June 30, 2010

  Menendez Oil Company Liability Bill Passes Committee, Headed To Full Senate

• June 15, 2010

  Menendez Applauds Latest Credit Card Rule, Which He Helped To Craft

• June 14, 2010

  Murray, Menendez Call On Republicans To Stop Protecting Big Oil

• May 24, 2010

  Author Of 'Clear Airfares Act' Says Report Of Hidden Summer Airfare Increase Is More Reason To Support Bill

• May 13, 2010

  Menendez And Akaka Say Reports Of Bank Investigations Underscore Need To Keep “Honest Broker” Provision In Final Wall Street Reform Bill

• April 29, 2010

  Menendez And Akaka Announce Plans For “Honest Broker” Amendment To Wall Street Reform

• April 28, 2010

  Menendez On Latest Unanimous Republican Obstruction Of Reform: “The Third Time’s A Charm Only For Wall Street”

• April 28, 2010

  Menendez: Wall Street Bill Obstruction No Match For Families Clamoring For Reform

• April 27, 2010

  Menendez, Reed, Consumer Advocates Discuss How Wall Street Reform Protrcts Consumers And Call On Republicans To Stop Blocking Debate

• April 26, 2010

  Nelson, Menendez, and Lautenberg Request Joint Hearing on Oil Rig Explosion and Spill

• April 26, 2010

  Menendez On Obstruction Of Wall Street Reform: We Will Not Stop Fighting The Special Interests That Want To Kill The Bill

• April 14, 2010

  Senators Announce Legislation To Combat Fees On Carry-On Baggage Announced By Major Airline Last Week

• March 23, 2010

  Menendez On New Health Insurance Law: Benefits Touch Every Group That Has Struggled With Insurance Costs And Denials

• March 22, 2010

  Menendez Helps Wall Street Accountability Legislation Pass Banking Committee

• March 15, 2010

  Menendez On Financial Reform Bill: 'Wall Street Accountability Must Not Wait Any Longer'

• March 1, 2010

  Menendez Seeks To End Need For Taxpayer Bailouts Of Corporations With New Bill

• February 26, 2010

  Menendez Aims To Hold Corporate Executives Accountable With New Bill

• February 22, 2010

  Senator Menendez And Representative Maloney Hail Credit Card Reforms Going Into Effect Today

• February 19, 2010

  With Credit Card Reforms To Be Implemented Next Week, Menendez Urges Fed To Make Credit Card Companies Play By The Rules

• January 22, 2010

  Menendez Calls On Goldman Sachs To Reconsider Huge Bonuses After Taking Billions In Taxpayer Assistance

• January 6, 2010

  Newark Airport Breach: Menendez, Lautenberg Call On TSA To Make Immediate Security Upgrades

• December 9, 2009

  With A Focus On Jobs, Menendez Proposes Direct Federal Lending To Small Businesses

• December 3, 2009

  Leading Internet Safety Group Study: Legalized, Regulated Online Gaming Offers 'Far Better Protection' Than Current Prohibition

• November 30, 2009

  With New Holiday Airfare Surcharges In Effect, Menendez Announces Updated "Clear Airfares" Legislation

• November 19, 2009

  Menendez Opening Statement On Restoring American Financial Stability Act In Banking Committee

• September 11, 2009

  Menendez And Bergen Housing Authority Secure Additional $3.7 Million From Feds For Housing Assistance

• August 19, 2009

  Menendez Reminds Consumers Of New Credit Card Protections Taking Effect Tomorrow

• July 21, 2009

  Senate Housing Subcommittee Chair Urges Treasury To Better Enforce Home Loan Modification Program

• May 19, 2009

  Menendez, Champion Of Credit Card Reform, Hails Passage Of Landmark Credit Card Legislation In US Senate

• April 23, 2009

  After Obama Meeting With Credit Card CEOs, Menendez Says Credit Card Reform Has Come Due

• April 20, 2009

  Menendez Urges Restrictions On Interest Rate Hikes By Credit Card Companies Receiving Taxpayer Money

• March 12, 2008

  Credit Card Reform: Strongest Legislation Yet To Rein In Out-Of-Control Costs Announced By Menendez