Congressman Rob Menendez introduced the PRODUCE Act to enhance urban agriculture and improve food access for families.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Menendez introduces the PRODUCE Act: Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) unveiled the Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere (PRODUCE) Act at LifeCap Farms in Jersey City on November 25, 2025. The act aims to support urban agriculture and improve access to fresh food in urban communities nationwide.
Key provisions of the PRODUCE Act: The legislation proposes significant funding increases for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Office of Urban Agriculture, doubling its annual discretionary budget to $50 million. This move is intended to enhance urban agricultural initiatives, which encompass food access and educational projects.
Background of LifeCap Farms: LifeCap Farms, founded by Baris Sonmez in 2018, specializes in cultivating gourmet mushrooms using advanced techniques. The farm engages with the community through educational programs and a bi-weekly Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) initiative focused on sustainability and nutrition.
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Robert Menendez Fundraising
Robert Menendez recently disclosed $318.6K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 301st most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 62.7% came from individual donors.
Menendez disclosed $157.6K of spending. This was the 384th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Menendez disclosed $595.7K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 477th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Robert Menendez Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Robert Menendez is worth $1.2M, as of November 25th, 2025. This is the 314th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Menendez has approximately $669.2K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Robert Menendez Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Robert Menendez:
- H.R.6153: To amend title 49, United States Code, to require that a voluntary agreement with respect to commercial air tour operations over a national park considers the well-being of communities overflown by aircraft involved in such operations, and for other purposes.
- H.R.5967: Strategic Task Force on Scam Prevention Act
- H.R.5804: Providing Robust Organics and Diets for Urban Communities Everywhere Act
- H.R.5440: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a tax credit for small businesses to provide diaper changing stations in restrooms.
- H.R.5049: Protecting Communities from Helicopter Noise Act
- H.R.4985: Community Parks Revitalization Act
You can track bills proposed by Robert Menendez on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Menendez.
