Press Releases
Program will allow those who lost a loved one to the virus to seek federal financial relief to cover expenses
New reform process replaces the previous “earmarks” to allow lawmakers to direct federal funds to specific projects in their congressional districts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (NY-06) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), the two New York members of the powerful House Appropriations Committee—which funds federal agencies and programs—announced today a new process for state and local governments and non-profits to receive direct federal funding through the Appropriations process.
Legislation aims to combat anti-Asian bigotry and all forms of hate; President calls on Congress to pass the bill
Hearing comes as nation mourns tragic deaths of eight victims—including the six Asian women—in mass shooting in Atlanta, Georgia
Lawmakers send letter to COVID-19 Response Coordinator as demographic data on access to the vaccine shows increasing disparity among minority communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps.
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today she visited the pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site at Flushing Town Hall with representatives from Chinese American Independent Practice Association and the New York State Department of Health.
Legislation comes as Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders experience wave of physical, verbal, and online attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), First Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and U.S. Senator Mazie K.
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) issued the following statement after learning an Asian mother and her baby were spat on and called “Chinese virus”. Meng spoke with reporters this evening on this disturbing incident at Korean Community Services.
The nearly $2 trillion package is expected to be signed into law shortly
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that she helped pass the nearly $2 trillion American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319) early this afternoon in the House of Representatives. The measure will now go to President Biden’s desk for his signature.