He grew up the son of Cuban immigrants in a tenement building in Union City and has risen to become one of 100 United States Senators. He is currently the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and served as Ranking Member in the 116th Congress. He has earned a national reputation for his international leadership in the Senate, which pairs with his long-time reputation as a fighter for New Jersey families who puts their economic security ahead of powerful special interests.
As the highest-ranking Latino in the U.S. Congress, Bob is a champion for Hispanics across America. As the fastest-growing demographic bloc in the nation, the prosperity of Hispanic Americans is tied to America’s economic strength. That’s why Bob fights for better opportunities, education, and health care for Latino communities in New Jersey and beyond because he knows our diversity makes us stronger.