Press Releases
Meng, Espaillat, and Morelle Announce Community Project Funding For FY2024 To Help Local Communities
March 3, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – Reps. Grace Meng (NY-06), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Joe Morelle (NY-25) the three New York members of the powerful House Appropriations Committee—which funds federal agencies and programs—announced today the start of a new cycle for state and local governments and non-profits to receive direct federal funding through the Appropriations process. They have also created guidance to help New York nonprofits and government entities navigate the Community Project Funding process in Congress.
March 1, 2023
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus and House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, today issued the following statement on the deadly collision between two trains in Greece.
"I am devastated to learn about the horrible train collision in northern Greece. This is a terrible tragedy, and I am deeply saddened over the many lives that have been lost.
March 1, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep.
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
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep.
February 21, 2023
NEW YORK – U.S. Reps.
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.