Menendez and Pfluger propose streamlining undersea cable permits while strengthening national security review.
Quiver AI Summary
Menendez and Pfluger introduce cable security bill: Rep. Rob Menendez and Rep. August Pfluger have introduced the bipartisan “Submarine Cable Security Policy Act of 2026.” The bill would create a more standardized FCC permitting process for undersea cables and add national security review for projects that raise concerns.
Measure outlines review process: According to the release, the proposal would set FCC timelines, allow some applicants to use self-certification and expedited review, and provide closer scrutiny for projects involving “foreign adversary” or other security risks. The lawmakers said the goal is to give “certainty” to projects while protecting critical infrastructure.
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Robert Menendez Fundraising
Robert Menendez recently disclosed $323.5K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 315th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 51.8% came from individual donors.
Menendez disclosed $477.2K of spending. This was the 212th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Menendez disclosed $679.7K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 500th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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Robert Menendez Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Robert Menendez is worth $1.3M, as of October 2nd, 2026. This is the 313th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Menendez has approximately $648.0K 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.9614: NRC Staff Pay Alignment Act
- H.R.8620: CARES Hotline Act
- H.R.7943: Communications Equity and Diversity Council Act
- H.R.7797: Toll Evasion Prevention and Plate Visibility Act of 2026
- H.R.7294: AI for Secure Networks Act
- H.R.7263: Safe Intersections for Buses and Pedestrians Act
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2026 New Jersey's 8th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $3,547,062 of spending in New Jersey's 8th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $912,505 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- THINK BIG ($638,280)
- PROTECT PROGRESS ($262,965)
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ($11,260)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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