Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS), announced today that she sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) demanding answers about eight judges who were abruptly fired from New York’s Federal Plaza Immigration Court.

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (NY-06) and Joe Morelle (NY-25) introduced legislation to reduce food insecurity for families across the nation. The Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act would increase funding for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Hunger Clearinghouse Hotline and help improve access to food assistance, nutrition, and social services information for families in need.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT) today, introduced the Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act – a bipartisan bill addressing period poverty in American communities by supporting donations of menstrual products.

Currently, certain menstrual products like tampons are considered "Class 2" medical products, and this designation deters the donation of these items. Liability concerns, even for products donated in good faith, limit both the variety and availability of menstrual products for those in need.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, released a statement following the announcement of a phase one agreement between Israel and Hamas to bring home the remaining hostages, which could lead to an end to the war and bring peace to Gaza: 

"For over two years, 20 hostages held in the tunnels deep underground in Gaza have been waiting to take a breath of fresh air.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs released the following statement marking the second anniversary of the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack:

"October 7, 2023, was the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.

QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), held a free fishing clinic for Queens residents this past Thursday, October 2.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) released the following statement on the government shutdown effective at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025: