Press Release: Menendez Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Plug-In Solar and Lower Electric Bills
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Menendez proposes legislation expanding plug-in solar access, offering rebates and protections to help lower electricity bills.
Investivoq AI Summary
Menendez introduces solar bill: Rep. Rob Menendez said he has introduced the “Socket Full of Sunshine Act,” a bill aimed at expanding access to plug-in solar panels and helping households lower electric bills. The proposal would also support rebates, set safety standards and protect renters’ access to the devices.
Bill details and support: According to the release, the measure would create a federal grant program for state rebates, ask states to review barriers such as fees and approvals, and add a label showing expected savings. The statement says the bill has backing from several environmental and consumer groups.
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Robert Menendez Fundraising
Robert Menendez recently disclosed $201.1K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2026. This was the 548th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 40.0% came from individual donors.
Menendez disclosed $219.9K of spending. This was the 590th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Menendez disclosed $662.3K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 465th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Robert Menendez's fundraising on Investivoq.
Robert Menendez Net Worth
Investivoq estimates that Robert Menendez is worth $1.3M, as of October 20th, 2026. This is the 313th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Menendez has approximately $648.5K invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.
You can track Robert Menendez's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Menendez.
Robert Menendez Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Robert Menendez:
- H.R.10851: Socket Full of Sunshine Act
- 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
You can track bills proposed by Robert Menendez on Investivoq's politician page for Menendez.
2026 New Jersey's 8th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $3,707,382 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".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 New Jersey's 8th congressional district election.
