Press Releases
Jun 24, 2021
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Legislation provides more than $300 billion for crucial housing infrastructure while increasing affordable housing and reducing homelessness at a moment in which COVID-19 only exacerbates a housing instability crisis that leaves more than 500,000 Americans experiencing homelessness
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) led lawmakers in introducing the Housing is a Human Right Act, transformative legislation to authorize more than $300 billion for crucial housing infrastructure while reducing homelessness across America.
Jun 21, 2021
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QUEENS, NY - Hoy, la representante de los EE. UU. Grace Meng (D-Queens) instó a las familias en Queens a estar atentos a los próximos pagos del Crédito Tributario por Hijos que proporcionarán pagos mensuales por adelantado de hasta $300 por mes por niño a partir del 15 de julio hasta diciembre.
Jun 21, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) urged families in Queens to lookout for upcoming Child Tax Credit payments which will provide advance monthly payments of up to $300 per month per child beginning July 15th through December.
Jun 17, 2021
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Companion measure also introduced in the Senate
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) announced today that they reintroduced bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives to help increase support to female entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses.
Jun 9, 2021
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Congresswoman’s items consist of nearly $20 million for Forest Hills LIRR, local vehicle charging stations, and median replacements in the borough
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) secured nearly $20 million in a key transportation and infrastructure bill to upgrade the Forest Hills Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station, create vehicle charging stations in Flushing and Bayside, and replace medians in Oakland Gardens that are in need of repair.
Jun 8, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations – which has oversight over the U.S. State Department – announced today that she received a commitment from Secretary of State Tony Blinken to address reunifying Korean American families with their loved ones in North Korea.
Jun 8, 2021
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Congresswoman’s measure seeks to make the public more aware of recalls; bill would increase the safety of consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced today that she reintroduced legislation to improve the way businesses notify the public about recalls in order to better protect consumers from using dangerous products.
Jun 1, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Ted Deutch (D-FL), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Chris Smith (R-NJ) announced today that they recently led Democratic and Republican Members of Congress on a letter to President Biden urging him to respond to the rising antisemitism in the United States and around the world.
May 28, 2021
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Congresswoman’s legislation would help combat period poverty and assist women and girls with obtaining needed products; measure introduced as the U.S. marks Menstrual Hygiene Day
WASHINGTON, D.C. – To help commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced the Menstrual Equity for All Act of 2021, a bold, whole-of-government, and comprehensive initiative that seeks to help different populations of women and girls afford and access needed menstrual products, including tampons, pads and many other items.
May 27, 2021
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New memorandum implements key provisions of the Congresswoman’s COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act and lays out steps following DOJ review
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today commended Attorney General Merrick Garland for putting forward a plan to better combat hate incidents.