Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT) today, introduced the Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act – a bipartisan bill addressing period poverty in American communities by supporting donations of menstrual products.

Currently, certain menstrual products like tampons are considered "Class 2" medical products, and this designation deters the donation of these items. Liability concerns, even for products donated in good faith, limit both the variety and availability of menstrual products for those in need.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, released a statement following the announcement of a phase one agreement between Israel and Hamas to bring home the remaining hostages, which could lead to an end to the war and bring peace to Gaza: 

"For over two years, 20 hostages held in the tunnels deep underground in Gaza have been waiting to take a breath of fresh air.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs released the following statement marking the second anniversary of the October 7th Hamas terrorist attack:

"October 7, 2023, was the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.

QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), held a free fishing clinic for Queens residents this past Thursday, October 2.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) released the following statement on the government shutdown effective at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025:

WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), as well as U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Ron Johnson (R-WI) led the bipartisan, bicameral reintroduction of the Pray Safe Act, to establish a federal clearinghouse through which faith-based organizations, houses of worship, and other nonprofits could access information on safety and security best practices, available federal security grant programs, and safety training opportunities. 

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WASHINGTON, D.C. –  U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs, and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), along with U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) announced today that they wrote a bipartisan letter to President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the administration to prioritize the reunification of Korean American families with their relatives in North Korea. The letter was sent ahead of South Korean President Lee’s upcoming visit to the White House on August 25.