Press Releases

Meng Expresses Condolences Over Death of Former Cypriot President Glafcos Clerides

Nov 18, 2013 Press Release
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus, today expressed her sadness over the death of former Cypriot President Glafcos Clerides.
 

Meng Among Bipartisan Representatives Urging Senate Vote on Iran Sanctions

Nov 14, 2013 Press Release
63 Bipartisan House Members seek Iran sanctions vote in Senate Democrats and Republicans urge Senate leaders to tighten sanctions against the Islamic Republic

After Calling for its Formation, Reps. Meng and Israel, Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand Commend Creation of Airplane Noise Community Roundtable

Nov 14, 2013 Press Release
Letter sent to Port Authority in July requested this roundtable

Washington, D.C.— Today, Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Steve Israel (D-NY) and Sens.

Meng Works to Secure Visas for Family of Pedestrian Killed by Car in Elmhurst, Queens

Nov 13, 2013 Press Release
Congresswoman seeks to intervene with U.S. Consulate in China

Meng Issues Statement on Devastating Typhoon in the Philippines

Nov 12, 2013 Press Release
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on the devastating typhoon in the Philippines as the extent of the destruction comes into focus:
 

Meng And Israel Urge Port Authority To Soundproof Schools In Queens Impacted By Increased Airplane Noise

Oct 30, 2013 Press Release
Congressmembers call for action in letter to agency’s executive director

U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and Steve Israel (D-Huntington) today called on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to look into soundproofing schools in northeast Queens in order to prevent constant interruptions due to airplane noise created by new flight patterns and procedures over the area.

Meng and Polis Introduce Legislation to Improve Quality of Early Childhood Education in America

Oct 29, 2013 Press Release
U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and Jared Polis (D-CO) introduced legislation today that would improve the quality of early childhood education in America.

Meng To Hold Forum On Health Care Law And New Health Insurance Exchange

Oct 28, 2013 Press Release
Event to assist Queens residents with signing up for coverage

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), in conjunction with health professionals and local elected officials, will host a forum on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the new health insurance exchange so that Queens residents can learn about the changes to the nation’s healthcare system and how they can obtain coverage.

Meng Legislation to Help End Massive Backlog of Veterans Disability Claims Passed by House

Oct 28, 2013 Press Release
Congresswoman’s bill provides much needed assistance to Queens’ veterans who endure one of the longest wait times in America for benefits
Tonight, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) that seeks to eliminate the massive backlog of disability claims which forces veterans in Queens and the rest of New York to wait a staggering average of nearly 361.8 days – nearly a whole year – to receive their benefits, one of the longest wait times in the entire country.

Meng Issues Statement On Flushing LIRR Station Improvements

Oct 28, 2013 Press Release

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement at the LIRR’s town hall meeting on improvements to the Flushing LIRR station. While Meng was unable to attend the forum, since the House is in session this evening, a member of her staff read it aloud during the event. Meng has long advocated for upgrades to the facility.

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