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Congresswoman Grace Meng

Representing the 6th District of New York

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Meng Criticizes Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for Refusing to Testify Before House Appropriations Subcommittee

Apr 3, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, criticized Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for refusing to testify before the panel this afternoon. Ross had been scheduled to appear before the Subcommittee about the Commerce Department’s 2020 budget.

Meng Unveils Bold Proposal to Provide Menstrual Equity to All

Mar 26, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced the Menstrual Equity for All Act, the first comprehensive bill to address the different challenges that women and girls face in affording and accessing menstrual hygiene products.
 

Meng Introduces Legislation to Help Korean American Families Reunite with Family Members in North Korea

Mar 14, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced legislation that would require the U.S. Secretary of State and the U.S. Special Envoy on North Korea Human Rights Issues to prioritize helping divided Korean American families reunite with family members in North Korea.
 

Meng Hails Passage of Her Measure to Increase Cultural Competency of Poll Workers

Mar 12, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today hailed the passage of her measure that would increase the cultural competency of poll workers.
 

Meng Statement on President Trump’s 2020 Budget Proposal

Mar 11, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s budget proposal for 2020. The proposal calls for $8.6 billion in new border wall funding and a five percent increase in defense funding at the expense of non-defense funding for agencies such as the U.S.

Meng Demands Investigation and Justice for Adnan Asif Parveen

Mar 1, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen demanding an investigation into the reported treatment of Adnan Asif Parveen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
 

Meng Introduces Resolution Seeking Congressional Recognition of Chinese Railroad Workers Who Helped Build America’s Transcontinental Railroad

Mar 1, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced a resolution that seeks the House of Representatives’ recognition of the nearly 12,000 Chinese railroad workers who helped build America’s Transcontinental Railroad from 1865 to 1869. This year––May 10, 2019––will mark the 150th anniversary of the railroad’s completion.
 

Meng and Kim Honor Korea on Centennial Anniversary of its Independence Movement

Feb 28, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Andy Kim (D-NJ) today introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to commemorate the centennial anniversary of Korea’s independence movement.
 

Meng Demands FTC Investigate Facebook’s Collection of Personal Health Data

Feb 26, 2019 Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Joseph Simons urging his agency to launch an investigation into Facebook’s collection of personal health data from smartphone users.

Meng Demands FTC Investigate Facebook’s Collection of Personal Health Data

Feb 26, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairman Joseph Simons urging his agency to launch an investigation into Facebook’s collection of personal health data from smartphone users.

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Congresswoman Grace Meng interview with Chuck Todd

Mar 4, 2013 In The News
The Daily Rundown
Chuck Todd-The Daily Rundown

Congresswoman Grace Meng discusses sequestration and the importance of immigration reform this morning with Chuck Todd on The Daily Rundown. 

To watch the full interview click on the link: https://video.msnbc.msn.com/the-daily-rundown/51005866#51035607

House Overwhelmingly Passes Rep. Meng's Disaster Relief Fairness Bill

Feb 14, 2013 In The News
NY Daily News
Joseph Straw-NY Daily News
WASHINGTON — Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng wasted no time making her mark on Capitol Hill, as legislation the freshman lawmaker first introduced to close a gap in Hurricane Sandy relief efforts passed the House Wednesday.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/bxhworc

Rep. Meng at Benghazi Hearing

Jan 24, 2013 In The News
C-SPAN
Foreign Affairs Committee-Rep. Meng ask Secretary Clinton a Question

Congresswoman Grace Meng asks Secretary of State Hillary Clinton a question during the recent House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on Benghazi.  To watch the entire clip click the link below.

 

https://www.c-spanvideo.org/clip/4329968&newclip

 

 

Meng Joins Gun Task Force

Jan 17, 2013 In The News
Forest Hills Patch
Matthew Hampton-Forest Hills Patch

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng has been in Congress less than a month, and she's already making a big impression.  Forest Hills Patch writer Matthew Hampton discusses the Congresswoman's Fire Sale Loophole legislation which was included in the list of gun control proposals announced by President Obama on Wednesday.  To read more click the link below.

Congresswoman Grace Meng Interview on The Brian Lehrer Show

Jan 16, 2013 In The News
The Brian Lehrer Show
Brian Lehrer WNYC
Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Queens) appeared on The Brian Lehrer Show this morning to discuss recent issues concerning the 113th Congress which includes her recent houses of worship amendment, Sandy Aid, and her The Fire Sale Loophole Closing Act (H.R. 238).

Orthodox Union Commends Congress For Passage Of Sandy Relief Bill; Continues Effort With Key Members To Secure Fair Treatment Of Damaged Houses Of Worship

Jan 16, 2013 In The News
By Orthodox Union
Orthodox Union Commends Congress for passage of Sandy Relief Bill
Today, the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America – the nation’s largest Orthodox Jewish umbrella organization – commended the House of Representatives for its passage Tuesday evening of an emergency appropriations bill to provide relief and reconstruction in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.  The Orthodox Union also expressed its appreciation to key members and its ongoing commitment t

New Rep. Meng Pushing Gun Background Checks

Jan 10, 2013 In The News
City & State By Aaron Short
New Rep. Meng Pushing Gun Background Checks

Rep. Grace Meng is adjusting nicely to Washington D.C. during her first week on the job. “It’s very exciting, very chaotic,” she said. “It’s so easy to get caught up in the glamour. There are so many opportunities to meet famous people in D.C., but my No. 1 job is to know the needs of my district.”

2013 Presidential Inauguration

Jan 3, 2013 In The News
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United States Presidential Inaguration

The 2013 presidential inauguration will take place on January 21, 2013.

113th United States Congress

Jan 3, 2013 In The News
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113th United States Congress

The One Hundred Thirteenth United States Congress is the next meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, composed of the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives. It is scheduled to meet in Washington, D.C. from January 3, 2013 to January 3, 2015.

Freshmen Class Members of the 113th United States Congress

Jan 3, 2013 In The News
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The 113th United States Congress will begin on January 3, 2013. There are at least 12 new senators (3R, 8D, 1I) and 67 new representatives (29R, 38D).

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