Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) announced today that they stopped House Republicans from adding a citizenship question to the next United States Census.

QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she is seeking a local veteran, Gold Star Family member, or active-duty spouse for a two-year paid position in her Northeast Queens office.

This Green and Gold Congressional Aide will work closely with military and veteran constituents in Queens to provide assistance with federal agencies, serve as liaison to local Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), attend local meetings and events on behalf of the Congresswoman, and more.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (NY-06), Gregory Meeks (NY-05), and Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07) announced today a federal grant totaling $117,696,000 for the QueensWay project in Queens.

QUEENS, NY – Ahead of Tax Day on April 15, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced a new pilot program that allows eligible taxpayers in Queens and across New York City to file their federal income taxes directly with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for free online.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), New York’s senior member of the House Appropriations Committee – which funds all federal agencies, programs and initiatives – secured more than $13.1 million for 15 crucial projects throughout Queens. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) stopped House GOP members from reinstating the China Initiative, a Trump-era program created in 2018 that purported to combat espionage but in effect targeted and profiled those of Chinese descent.

QUEENS, NY – To bring more attention to the fight to save a key federal program that ensures internet access for many throughout Queens, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that a borough resident who relies on the initiative will be her guest for President Biden’s State of the Union address on Thursday night.

QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) called out the head of the U.S. Postal Service for refusing to speak with her about installing an accessibility ramp at the main entrance of the Jackson Heights Post Office in Queens.