Press Releases
May 24, 2013
Congresswoman expresses concern over increased violence triggered by the fatal shooting and urges swift conclusion of the investigation with full cooperation of Taiwan
May 17, 2013
Congresswoman Grace Meng’s Bayside district office will be temporarily closed from May 20th through May 24th. We apologize for any inconvenience.
May 17, 2013
Measure would greatly help veterans from Queens since borough vets have one of the longest wait times in the country for disability benefits
May 7, 2013
With the Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled to take-up the immigration reform bill this week, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) sent the following letter to Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY), one of the eight senators – known as the Gang of Eight – who authored the sweeping legislative proposal.
The correspondence objects to the limitations that the legislation would impose on family reunification, and requests that changes be made to the bill so that the country’s family-based immigration system remains in place.
May 7, 2013
On the eve of South Korea’s new President addressing a joint session of Congress, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) introduced a bipartisian resolution today that reaffirms U.S. support for South Korea.
“I’m extremely proud to sponsor this important resolution as President Park Geun-hye – the first female President of South Korea – prepares to deliver her historic address to Congress,” said Meng. “This resolution signifies the unbreakable bond that the United States shares with South Korea, a special relationship that continues to flourish.
May 1, 2013
Congresswoman demands U.S. retailers better protect factory personnel
April 29, 2013
Competition comprised of entries from Queens high school students
Winner to be honored by Congresswoman in Washington this summer and have artwork displayed in U.S. Capitol
April 25, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), the top Democrat on the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce, today took part in the panel’s hearing that probed the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce shortage in the United States, and how the problem is affecting the current and future economic health and viability of small businesses.
April 24, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement today on the tragic building collapse in Bangladesh