Press Releases
February 27, 2023
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she led her Congressional colleagues in asking New York City's Department of Correction (DOC) Commissioner Louis A. Molina to provide information about DOC's communication practices and policies with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency.
"New York City has always been a welcoming place for immigrants and people who want their shot at the American Dream.
Issues:Immigration
February 24, 2023
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February 21, 2023
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February 21, 2023
WASHINGTON D.C. – In observance of International Mother Language Day today on February 21, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) reintroduced legislation this afternoon to promote the holiday in the United States, a holiday that holds special significance to Bangladesh and those of Bangladeshi descent.
Meng's measure, a congressional resolution, calls on the House of Representatives to support the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day.
February 15, 2023
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), New York's Senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee which funds federal programs, announced today that she has renewed her effort to reopen the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Elmhurst, Queens.
In a new letter to LIRR Interim President Catherine Rinaldi, which was also signed by local city and state elected officials, the Congresswoman urged the MTA to consider reopening and rebuilding the shuttered station.
The facility first began providing railroad service in 1927.
February 10, 2023
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Rep.
February 6, 2023
QUEENS, NY – To bring more attention on the need to combat excessive flooding in Queens, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that a flooding victim from the borough will be her guest for President Biden's State of the Union address on Tuesday night.
In September 2021, unprecedented flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Ida devastated Queens.
February 1, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries has appointed her to represent the New York region on a new and important panel to help promote and implement legislation signed into law by President Biden.
The Regional Leadership Council will consist of 12 Members of Congress, all responsible for different regions of the country. It will be chaired by Rep.
January 30, 2023
QUEENS, NY – In order to make it easier for Queens residents to obtain passports, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) will host a passport event to help constituents apply for or renew a passport.
The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at the United States Post Office Flushing Main Street location, Suite 1, which is located at 4165 Main Street in Flushing, Queens. No appointment is necessary.
To receive a passport, an individual must be a U.S.
January 26, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced today that she reintroduced her legislation that would lower the voting age in the United States to 16-years-old.
The Congresswoman's measure seeks to replace the 26th amendment of the U.S.