Press Releases
February 3, 2014
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) has received a 100+ percent rating from the Humane Society of the United States, the nation's leading animal rights organization.
Meng was awarded the top score in the group's annual Humane Scorecard which is used to rate Members of Congress on animal welfare issues. She was one of only 25 Members of Congress to receive a 100+.
January 29, 2014
After hearing concerns from parents and their elected representatives in Community School District 26, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) has agreed to allow all elementary students currently matriculated in the Gifted & Talented (G&T) programs to transition to G&T programs at their local middle schools after fifth grade graduation.
January 24, 2014
Every week, I receive hundreds of phone calls, e-mails and letters from my constituents. It's one of my highest priorities to respond to every single one of them. Unfortunately, the House of Representatives is experiencing technical difficulties with a third-party spam program that blocks me and other Members of Congress from responding to certain e-mail addresses.
January 16, 2014
Funding helps reduce harmful diesel emissions Money allocated in Omnibus Appropriations Bill after Members called for the funding last spring
January 13, 2014
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January 8, 2014
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today marked the 50th anniversary of the war on poverty by speaking out on the need to expand economic opportunities and renew unemployment insurance. The following are the remarks she delivered last this afternoon on the Floor of the House:
"Mr Speaker, I come before you today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the war on poverty.
December 12, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today reaffirmed her opposition to the planned homeless shelter in Glendale, Queens.
In a letter prepared for today's city hearing on the plan, Meng reiterated that the Cooper Avenue site, presently a vacant factory, is an inappropriate location for such a facility.
December 6, 2013
Practice widely used by scammers and unscrupulous telemarketers
U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Joe Barton (R-TX) and Leonard Lance (R-NJ) introduced legislation today that would reduce the number of fraudulent phone calls and texts that millions of Americans constantly receive.
December 5, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) this evening issued the following statement on the death of Nelson Mandela:
"It is with great sadness that I learn about the death of Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela is a hero for delivering freedom to millions of South Africans. But his greatest legacy will be what he did next.
December 5, 2013
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