Press Releases

Legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) that aims to make historic sites in Flushing, Queens part of the National Park Service won support today from the United States Department of the Interior, the agency that oversees federal parkland.

The Congresswoman’s measure would require the Secretary of the Interior to study the viability of the National Park Service acquiring spots associated with the 1657 signing of the Flushing Remonstrance, the document recognized as the forerunner of religious freedom in America.

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+.

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. DOE will also create more middle school G&T programs for high-performing general education students who meet the requirements for the program.

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. The House technology team is working to fix this problem as quickly as possible. As soon as the issue is resolved, we will work to respond to your inquiries as quickly as possible.