United States parliament

Robert Menendez

Representative · Democratic

Spoke in: House Energy and Commerce, House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment

Transcripts of what Robert Menendez said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.

4 sittings with a confirmed speech

Sittings appear here two weeks after they are held.

Latest speeches

  1. Markup of Sixteen Bills · U.S. House of Representatives · 16 September 2026

    • Open Source AI Leadership Act (H.R. 10152): U.S.–China AI race vs. existential risk

      “Thank you Chairman. I want to join my Democratic colleagues in in just reiterating the urgency of the moment. You know the warning signs are going off every day and the Republican majority's response is to send us home for…”
      Watch from 2:07:46
    • Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention (H.R. 5967): coordinating anti‑fraud policy

      “Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment in the nature of a substitute at the desk. Thank you, Chairman. Families and seniors in New Jersey and across the country are increasingly being targeted by scams that are becoming more sophisticated and…”
      Watch from 3:07:33
    • Satellite licensing, AI and network security, robocalls, and broadband planning

      “Thank you, Chairman. My district is home to one of the largest concentrations of critical infrastructure in the nation, making secure and reliable communications networks vital. These networks help people reach 911 in an emergency, keep hospitals connected to patients,…”
      Watch from 3:27:19
  2. Nuclear Spent Fuel Policy: Examining Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses · U.S. House of Representatives · 15 September 2026

    • Chair Guthrie Q&A: consent durability and state incentives

      “Thank you, Chairman. For decades, the United States has struggled to address the storage of nuclear waste. Communities are highly cautious of hosting waste storage facilities and it's easy to understand why. Families want to know that their energy infrastructure…”
      Watch from 1:06:15
    • Rep. Menendez: community consent and NRC independence

      “I believe you did and I believe you told Congress that Yucca Mountain program was quote poised for success. 21 years later, we still don't have a permanent repository for commercial spent nuclear fuel. You're now back before Congress proposing…”
      Watch from 1:06:56
    • Members’ closing round: subsidies, foreign models, and liability

      “Thank you. AI data centers have dramatically increased energy demand. The Trump administration, states, and tech companies are turning toward nuclear power to address these growing demands. New Jersey recently passed several new laws to increase our nuclear power production.…”
      Watch from 2:59:24
  3. Reliable Water in the Digital Age: Examining Legislation to Strengthen Drinking Water Systems and Protect Ratepayers. · U.S. House of Representatives · 3 September 2026

    • Chair Guthrie (OH) and Rep. Menendez: ratepayer protection, workforce, and lead pipes

      “Thank you, Chairman. Lead poisoning from drinking water is a preventable public health crisis, and we know the solution: getting lead pipes out of the ground. That is why the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provided $15 billion through the…”
      Watch from 1:23:19
  4. Subcommittee Markup of 6 Bills · U.S. House of Representatives · 1 September 2026

    • AI for Secure Networks Act (H.R. 7294): AI’s dual role in telecom security

      “Thank you, Chairman. New Jersey's 8th Congressional District is home to one of the densest concentrations of critical infrastructure in the country, making secure and reliable communications networks essential to our communities. These networks connect families to emergency services and…”
      Watch from 1:14:44

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