Press Releases

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.
We're Open to Help You
October 1, 2013
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that despite the shutdown of the federal government, her offices will remain open.
“With the government closed down, constituents will rely on us more than ever, and my staff and I will continue to be there for them during what will likely be a challenging time for our community and country,” said Meng.
Meng Issues Statement on Government Shutdown
October 1, 2013
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) this morning issued the following statement on the government shutdown:
“The latest attempts to defund the Affordable Care Act instead of keeping our government open show a complete disregard for millions of Americans and our economy. It is my hope that Congress will be able to work together to resolve its differences through the proper legislative process, without threatening the nation’s ability to function.
The health-care law has nothing to do with the budget. It has nothing to do funding federal agencies.
House Passes Bipartisan Legislation Sponsored by Meng, Despite Increased Partisan Wrangling Over Government Shutdown
September 29, 2013
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Measure would better protect lives of U.S. diplomats in wake of Benghazi terror attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans Bill would improve protections by increasing accountability of State Department employees who put diplomats in danger
Meng Blasts Legislation Passed This Evening That Radically Slashes Funding To Food Stamps
September 20, 2013
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today blasted the Republican leadership in the House for passing legislation that radically slashes funding for food stamps, a move that stands to severely impact Queens.

The measure cuts $39 billion over 10 years to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which provides vouchers to low-income individuals so that they can purchase needed food.