Press Releases

After Calling for its Formation, Reps. Meng and Israel, Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand Commend Creation of Airplane Noise Community Roundtable
November 14, 2013
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Washington, D.C.— Today, Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Steve Israel (D-NY) and Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced that their work to form an airplane noise community roundtable has paid off with the announcement by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo that he has directed the Port Authority to form this roundtable and conduct noise studies.

Meng Works to Secure Visas for Family of Pedestrian Killed by Car in Elmhurst, Queens
November 13, 2013
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Congresswoman seeks to intervene with U.S. Consulate in China
Meng Issues Statement on Devastating Typhoon in the Philippines
November 12, 2013
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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:
"The devastation Typhoon Haiyan wreaked upon the Philippines is a horrible tragedy and our hearts go out to all who have been affected by this natural disaster. The tremendous loss of life and widespread destruction is incomprehensible.
My office stands ready to assist constituents impacted by this tragedy, and I urge the U.S.
Meng And Israel Urge Port Authority To Soundproof Schools In Queens Impacted By Increased Airplane Noise
October 30, 2013
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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
October 29, 2013
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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
October 28, 2013
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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
October 28, 2013
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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.
The VA Regional Office Accountability Act, which Meng introduced last May, was approved as part of broader legislation (H.R.
Meng Issues Statement On Flushing LIRR Station Improvements
October 28, 2013
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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.

“I would like to read a short statement on behalf of Congresswoman Grace Meng, who could not be here today since the House is in session this evening.

Meng Issues Statement on Reopening of the Federal Government - Raising of the Debt Ceiling
October 16, 2013
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) tonight issued the following statement on the reopening of the federal government and raising of the debt ceiling:
“It is long overdue, but the federal government is open and the debt ceiling is raised. This is a welcome development for our country, but the damage caused is irreversible and was completely unnecessary.
Without repealing, delaying, or defunding the Affordable Care Act, reasonable elected officials were able to avert a crisis that would have plunged the U.S.
Congresswoman Meng Joins Queens-NYC Residents at D.C. Immigration Rally
October 9, 2013
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) joined Queens and New York City residents in marching at Tuesday’s immigration rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.