Press Releases
November 19, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) tonight issued the following statement after voting to pass the Build Back Better Act.
"The Build Back Better agenda is a once in a generation opportunity for the revitalization we need to deliver real change to working families and boost our economy.
November 15, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C.– This afternoon, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) joined President Biden at the White House as he signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law.
"It was an honor to join the President at the White House for this historic bill signing," said Meng. "This bold and bipartisan legislation will repair, overhaul, and modernize our nation's crumbling and aging infrastructure.
November 14, 2021
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows) announced today that November 15 is the last day for families to seek the expanded Child Tax Credit this year.
Eligible families who filed taxes in 2019 or 2020 began receiving the monthly payments automatically in July.
November 9, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced the Mental Health Workforce and Language Access Act, a bill that seeks to increase language access to mental health services at community health centers.
"The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of so many of my constituents in New York and individuals across the country, escalating the demand for mental health professionals," said Congresswoman Meng.
Meng and Johnson Issue Joint Statement on Upcoming Vote to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccines for Adults
November 2, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Hank Johnson (D-GA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Hepatitis Caucus, issued the following statement on thevote to recommend hepatitis B vaccines for all adults, which is set to be held tomorrow by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
November 1, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and U.S.
October 27, 2021
WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Norma J. Torres (D-CA) and Jesús "Chuy" García (D-IL), and 27 of their colleagues, sent a letterto Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S.
October 25, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) announced today that they introduced the 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act, which would provide a path to citizenship for nearly 2,000 immigrant workers and volunteers who assisted with clean-up and search-and-rescue efforts at Ground Zero.
"Many brave immigrants put their lives on the line to help in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks," said Rep.
October 20, 2021
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a founding member of the Congressional Quiet Skies Caucus, announced today that she sent a letter to the head of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey calling for additional recommendations to be included in the agency's new report that addresses aircraft noise over Queens and the surrounding region.
October 8, 2021
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on New York City's plan to phase out Gifted and Talented programs in public schools.
"Gifted and talented curriculums have provided students with crucial challenges that help them reach their full potential in the classroom. Phasing out this program is a mistake.