Press Releases

Meng Introduces Resolution Affirming U.S. Support for South Korea

May 7, 2013 Press Release
Congresswoman sponsors measure as new South Korean President prepares to deliver historic address to Joint Session of Congress Wednesday
On the eve of South Korea’s new President addressing a joint session of Congress, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) introduced a bipartisian resolution today that reaffirms U.S.

In wake of deadly Bangladesh collapse, Meng tells American companies: Take care of your workers, not just your bottom line

May 1, 2013 Press Release
Congresswoman demands U.S. retailers better protect factory personnel

Meng holds award ceremony to announce winner and runners-up of first congressional art contest

Apr 29, 2013 Press Release
Competition comprised of entries from Queens high school students Winner to be honored by Congresswoman in Washington this summer and have artwork displayed in U.S. Capitol

Meng takes part in Congressional hearing on STEM workforce shortage

Apr 25, 2013 Press Release
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), the top Democrat on the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce, today took part in the panel’s hearing that probed the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce shortage in the United States, and how the problem is affecting the current and future economic health and viability of small businesses.

Meng Issues statement on building collapse in Bangladesh

Apr 24, 2013 Press Release
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement today on the tragic building collapse in Bangladesh

Meng to once again bring congress to Queens

Apr 22, 2013 Press Release
Freshman Congresswoman to hold second “Congress on Your Corner” event to meet one-on-one with borough residents. Event to take place in Fresh Meadows

Meng claims victory in effort to stop release of convicted terrorist who murdered U.S. and Israeli diplomat

Apr 22, 2013 Press Release
Congresswoman hails French government for rejecting terrorist’s parole after she led Congressional effort to keep him behind bars for life

Meng Issues Statement on Senate's Defeat of Background Checks for Gun Purchases

Apr 18, 2013 Press Release
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Meng Issues Statement on Boston Marathon Bombings

Apr 16, 2013 Press Release
U.S. Rep Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on the Boston Marathon bombings:
 
“I am deeply saddened by the bombings at the Boston Marathon.

Meng and others introduce resolution honoring Israel's independence

Apr 15, 2013 Press Release
In honor of Israel’s independence, U.S. Reps Trey Radel (R-FL), Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Peter King (R-NY), Brad Schneider (D-IL) and over 100 other bipartisan House members introduced a resolution Recognizing the 65th Anniversary of the Independence of the State of Israel. This resolution recognizing Israel’s independence has been a truly bipartisan effort.

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