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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today took part in her first hearing as the top Democrat on the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce. The hearing, entitled “Consistently Inconsistent: Challenges for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses” was held with the Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. It examined the challenges facing small businesses owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans seeking federal contracts using both the Small Business Administrations and Department of Veterans Affairs contracting programs.

Congressmembers send letter to key senators urging them to bring-up their legislation that would allow churches, synagogues, mosques and temples to receive federal disaster funds for damages sustained from the storm Measure passed the House last month

New Congresswoman schedules first “Congress on Your Corner” event to meet with local residents. Event to take place in Middle Village

In light of recent comments attacking the need for certain categories of family immigration visas, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) signed a letter of concern to the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” and Senate Leadership urging them to preserve family-sponsored immigration to the United States.

Victim is Korean national of Chinese descent whose loved ones reside in China

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today spoke on the House floor calling for the passage of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act. Below are her remarks.

Just seven weeks since she was sworn-in to Congress, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) has already been appointed to a key position on a House subcommittee.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill expected to be debated on the floor of the House of Representatives Wednesday seeks to put houses of worship—many of which were damaged by Superstorm Sandy but went on to serve ravaged coastal communities—on a level playing field with other non-profit organizations seeking disaster assistance.