Press Releases
Oct 8, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on New York City’s plan to phase out Gifted and Talented programs in public schools.
Oct 5, 2021
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After helping to secure money that included more than $192 million for New York City-Queens schools, Congresswoman announces second application period for more funding
QUEENS, NY – Approximately a week after announcing millions for Queens and New York City schools to increase internet access for students, U.S. Rep.
Oct 1, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) encouraged Queens houses of worship to seek federal disaster assistance if they sustained damage from the recent rainfall and flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Sep 28, 2021
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Congresswoman leads letter to head of FEMA; requests relief to be allowed for all regardless of immigration status
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today called for federal disaster relief to be accessible to undocumented New Yorkers who have been devastated by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Sep 24, 2021
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Money includes funds for schools in Congresswoman’s district in Queens
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced today that New York City Schools have been awarded millions of dollars in federal funding that she helped secure for connecting students to the internet.
Sep 23, 2021
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Lawmakers send letter to President Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following President Biden’s approval of emergency and major disaster declarations for New York, U.S. Reps.
Sep 22, 2021
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Emergency Assistance Secured by Meng and Espaillat Included in Stopgap Government Funding Bill Provides $11+ billion in disaster relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps.
Sep 21, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Norma J. Torres (D-CA) introduced the Reduce Financial Barriers to Immigration and Citizenship Act. The legislation facilitates and promotes naturalization for more than nine million citizenship-eligible immigrants.
Sep 20, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) and Senator Mazie K.