Rob Menendez began his career as a transportation attorney, advising public agencies on infrastructure and transit projects. Elected to represent New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District in 2022, he focuses on affordable housing, public transportation, and economic opportunity. Menendez serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where he has advocated for increased federal transit funding and equitable infrastructure investment. He approaches his role with a collaborative style, working to ensure that federal policy meets the practical needs of his diverse urban and suburban communities.