Read the committee’s public announcements and letters, follow dated procedural steps, and open the original documents.
A review, an allegation, a finding and a closure are different outcomes. Read the committee’s stated reason; the absence of a publication does not establish an absence of concerns.
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Press releases · Closed after loss of jurisdiction
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For Immediate Release
August 21, 2024
Contact: Shannon Kopplin (202) 224-2981
STATEMENT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS
REGARDING THE MATTER OF SENATOR ROBERT MENENDEZ
Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics Chairman Christopher A. Coons (DDE) and Vice Chairman James Lankford (R-OK) today issued the following statement:
“Promptly upon the conclusion of the federal trial, the Committee voted to proceed with an
adjudicatory review of alleged violations of the Senate Rules by Senator Menendez and was
preparing a written report for the Senate with specific findings and recommendations for
disciplinary action.
Yesterday, Senator Robert Menendez officially resigned from the Senate. The Committee only
has jurisdiction over sitting members of the Senate. As such, the Committee has lost jurisdiction
for its adjudicatory review and has closed this matter.”
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For Immediate Release
July 22, 2024
Contact: Shannon Kopplin (202) 224-2981
STATEMEMENT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS
REGARDING THE MATTER OF SENATOR ROBERT MENENDEZ
Washington, DC—U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics Chairman Christopher A. Coons (DDE) and Vice Chairman James Lankford (R-OK) today issued the following statement:
“Earlier today, the Committee notified Senator Menendez through his counsel that
members voted unanimously to initiate an adjudicatory review of his alleged violations of
Senate Rules. The Committee anticipates completing the adjudicatory review promptly.
An adjudicatory review is required when the Committee considers disciplinary actions,
such as expulsion or censure. The adjudicatory review will be conducted in accordance
with Committee Supplementary Rules of Procedure 4 and 5, and Senator Menendez will be
afforded the procedural rights he is due under those provisions. At the completion of the
adjudicatory review, the Committee will move expeditiously to submit a written report to
the Senate including specific findings and any recommendations for disciplinary action.”
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For Immediate Release
July 16, 2024
Contact: Shannon Kopplin (202) 224-2981
STATEMENT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS
REGARDING THE MATTER OF SENATOR ROBERT MENENDEZ
Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics Chairman Christopher A. Coons (D-DE) and
Vice Chairman James Lankford (R-OK) today issued the following statement:
“Immediately following the 2023 indictment of Senator Robert Menendez, the Committee initiated an
investigation into the allegations of misconduct against him. In September 2023, the Committee issued a
statement regarding the Committee’s policies in matters where there is an active and ongoing criminal
investigation. Now that Senator Menendez’s trial has concluded, the Committee will complete its
investigation promptly. The Committee will consider the full range of disciplinary actions available
under the Rules of Procedure.”
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JOHNNY ISAKSON, GEORGIA. CHAIRMAN
CHRISTOPHER A. COONS. DELAWARE. VICE CHAIRMAN
PAT ROBERTS, KANSAS
JAMES E. RISCH. IDAHO
BRIAN SCHATZ. HAWAII
JEANNE SHAHEEN. NEW HAMPSHIRE
DEBORAH SUE MAYER, CHIEF COUNSEL AND STAFF DIRECTOR
EMILY GERSHON. CHIEF CLERK
HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING, ROOM 220
SECOND AND CONSTITUTION AVENUE. NE
WASHINGTON. DC 205I0-642S
TELEPHONE: (202) 224-2961
FACSIMILE: (202) 224-7416
TDD: (202) 226-3762
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SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS
For Immediate Release
November 16, 2017
Contact: Deborah Sue Mayer
(202) 224-2981
STATEMENT OF THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS
REGARDING THE MATTER OF SENATOR ROBERT MENENDEZ
Washington, DC—^U.S. Senate Select Committee on Ethics Chairman Johnny Isakson (R-GA),
Vice Chairman Christopher A. Coons (D-DE), and Committee Members Pat Roberts (R-KS),
James E. Risch (R-ID), Brian Schatz (D-HI), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today issued the
following statement:
"In 2012, the Committee initiated a preliminary inquiry into alleged misconduct by
Senator Robert Menendez. In early 2013, consistent with its precedent and in
consideration of the Department of Justice's criminal investigation, the Committee
deferred its inquiry. At this time, the Committee intends to resume its process."
No other public statement will be made on this matter except in accordance with Committee
Rules.
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