Press Releases

Meng, Velázquez, and Espaillat Urge Agriculture Secretary to Strengthen Future Rounds of Pandemic Food Security Programs
April 1, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (NY-06), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced today that they sent a letter urging Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to take all necessary steps to ensure future food relief initiatives, like the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, are equitable and accessible to all those in need.
The correspondence comes in response to the U.S.
Meng Commends Biden for New Actions to Address Rise in Anti-Asian Hate and Violence
March 30, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep.
Meng Travels to Atlanta Following Mass Shooting
March 28, 2021
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ATLANTA, GA – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today traveled to Georgia following the recent shooting at Atlanta-area spas where eight people were murdered including six women of Asian descent.
Meng visited Georgia today (Sunday, March 28) with colleagues from the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), of which she is the First Vice Chair.
Meng Announces New COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Coming Soon
March 27, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will soon accept applications for COVID-19 funeral expenses.
Those who wish to seek funding to help cover the costs of burying loved ones who passed away from COVID-19 are encouraged to regularly check FEMA's website for additional details.
"Over half a million Americans have tragically died from COVID-19 including tens of thousands here in New York.
Meng and Espaillat Announce Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2022 to Help Local Communities
March 24, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (NY-06) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), the two New York members of the powerful House Appropriations Committee—which funds federal agencies and programs—announced today a new process 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 new Community Project Funding process in Congress.

President Biden Supports Meng Bill to Fight Hate Crimes
March 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep.
Meng Testifies Before House Judiciary Committee on Anti-Asian Hate and Violence
March 19, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), First Vice Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, today testified before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties about the rise in anti-Asian hate related to COVID-19.
To view Meng's remarks before the committee, click here.
"I want to thank Chair Cohen and Chair Nadler for holding today's hearing on anti-Asian hate and violence against Asian Americans.
Meng, Espaillat, and Tonko Urge Biden Administration to Include Doctors Offices in National Coronavirus Vaccine Strategy
March 17, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (NY-06), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) announced today that they sent a letter to COVID-19 Response Coordinator and Counselor to the President Jeffrey Zients calling for the inclusion of office-based clinicians, including primary care physicians, into the national COVID-19 vaccine administration plan in order to address demographic gaps in access to the vaccine, and to combat existing hesitancy to receiving the shots across urban, suburban, and rural areas.

Meng, Quigley, and Fitzpatrick Introduce Resolution Affirming U.S. Support of the Global Partnership for Education
March 15, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Mike Quigley (D-IL), Founder and Co-Chair of the bipartisan International Basic Education Caucus, and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Co-Chair of the International Basic Education Caucus, announced today that they introduced a bipartisan resolution that reaffirms U.S.
Meng Visits COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-up at Flushing Town Hall
March 12, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today she visited the pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site at Flushing Town Hall with representatives from Chinese American Independent Practice Association and the New York State Department of Health.