Menendez Leads NJ Democratic Colleagues in Responding to Trump Administration’s Decision to Withhold Funding for Hudson Tunnel Project

Menendez Leads NJ Democratic Colleagues in Responding to Trump Administration’s Decision to Withhold Funding for Hudson Tunnel Project | U.S. House Representative Rob Menendez Skip to content Close Home About Meet Rob Committees Issues Services Get Help How Can We Help You? Know Your Rights Congress On Your Side Support for Veterans Traveling soon? Anti-Spam Resources What happens if the government shuts down Stay Connected With Us Email Our Team Directly Sign Up For Our Newsletter Share Your Story Nominate a Constituent of the Month 2025 End-of-Year Report Stop ICE's NJ Expansion Federal Funding and Grants Apply for a grant Submit FY27 Appropriations Requests FY27 Community Project Funding Flags and Greetings Request a U.S. Flag Commendations and Greetings Student Opportunities Internships Service Academy Nomination Congressional Art Competition Visiting D.C. Request tours and tickets News Press Releases Contact Get Help Write to Rob Close Mobile Site Search SEARCH Congressman Rob Menendez About Meet Rob Committees Issues Services Get Help How Can We Help You? Know Your Rights Congress On Your Side Support for Veterans Traveling soon? Anti-Spam Resources What happens if the government shuts down Stay Connected With Us Email Our Team Directly Sign Up For Our Newsletter Share Your Story Nominate a Constituent of the Month 2025 End-of-Year Report Stop ICE's NJ Expansion Federal Funding and Grants Apply for a grant Submit FY27 Appropriations Requests FY27 Community Project Funding Flags and Greetings Request a U.S. Flag Commendations and Greetings Student Opportunities Internships Service Academy Nomination Congressional Art Competition Visiting D.C. Request tours and tickets News Press Releases Contact Get Help Write to Rob ES Modal Search Button Mobile Site Search Submit Search MENU ES Home News Press Releases October 02, 2025 Menendez Leads NJ Democratic Colleagues in Responding to Trump Administration’s Decision to Withhold Funding for Hudson Tunnel Project WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led all New Jersey Democratic Members of the House and Senate in responding to the Trump Administration's politically motivated decision to withhold funding for the Hudson Tunnel Project, the largest bipartisan investment in transportation infrastructure in United States history. In a letter to Trump Administration officials, the delegation highlighted the economic impacts of the project, creating 95,000 jobs and generating $19.6 billion in economic activity from construction alone, as well as the project’s success in meeting major milestones on time and on budget. “When complete, this project will provide reliable, on-time cross-Hudson transportation service to 200,000 passengers every day,” the letter said. “The construction of this project is already underway, with several pieces near completion, and major milestones are consistently being met on schedule and on budget. Between the progress already made and the economic benefits of this project, it is essential that construction on this project continue without interruption.” With respect to the timing of the Administration’s decision to withhold the funds, the letter continued: “It is abundantly clear that the withholding of these funds is politically motivated. These political games are unacceptable, and the American people deserve better. We urge you to immediately cease your obstruction of this vital project and instead focus on providing real relief for the American people. Given the urgency of this situation and the thousands of hardworking Americans who are driving this project forward every single day, we expect a prompt response and quick corrective action.” For full text of the letter, click here. Since coming to Congress, and as a former member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Menendez helped champion funding for the Gateway Project and programs that support it, including full funding of the Capital Investment Grants program and advanced appropriations. Many of the projects within Gateway are within New Jersey’s Eighth Congressional District, including the Hudson Tunnel Project, Portal North Bridge, and the Tonnelle Avenue Bridge. Menendez now serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee. ### Print Email Share Previous Article Next Article About Services News Contact Facebook Logo Twitter Logo BlueSky Logo Youtube Logo Instagram Logo