Press Releases

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.

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) introduced a measure in Congress today that aims to create a school holiday for the Lunar New Year, which the Asian-American community is set to celebrate on January 31.

Meng's measure, a Congressional resolution, encourages local education agencies serving a substantial Asian-American population to close schools on Lunar New Year in recognition of the cultural significance of the holiday.

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. Our nation has had many successes over the last fifty years. Medicaid, Medicare, SNAP and Pell Grants are incredible programs that help our entire country.

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.

 

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.