Press Releases
March 14, 2013
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.
Issues:Immigration
March 4, 2013
Victim is Korean national of Chinese descent whose loved ones reside in China
Issues:Immigration
February 27, 2013
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.
February 22, 2013
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.
February 13, 2013
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.
February 11, 2013
Congressmembers send letter calling on agency to reconsider new flight patterns that negatively impact quality of life throughout the borough
February 11, 2013
Lawmakers demand he reconsider
February 7, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement opposing the U.S. Postal Service’s plan to do away with Saturday mail delivery
February 6, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today hailed the awarding of $5.4 billion in Hurricane Sandy aid, $3.5 billion (or 65 percent) of which will go to New York.
February 5, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that $2 billion from the Hurricane Sandy relief package is being made available to New York area transit systems that were hit hard during the storm.
The funds, appropriated through the Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) new Emergency Relief Program, will help protect, repair, reconstruct, and replace public transit facilities and transit equipment that was damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. The money is the first installment of $10.9 billion that is to be awarded by FTA.