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Meng Sworn Into Fourth Term in Congress as Democrats Take Control of House
January 3, 2019
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Congresswoman vows to continue fighting for Queens and the nation; calls for end to government shutdown

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) was today sworn into her fourth term in the United States House of Representatives.

Meng Statement on President Trump’s Failure to Fund Federal Government
December 22, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) issued the following statement today on President Trump's inability to fund the federal government and avert a partial government shutdown.
"This government shutdown is an embarrassment. It is an irresponsible and reckless decision by President Trump and Congressional Republicans that is harmful to our economy, federal employees, and the American people. Millions of Americans will be impacted and important government services will stop.
Meng Calls on Head of Federal Bureau of Prisons to Issue Needed Guidance on Distribution of Feminine Hygiene Products to Female Inmates
December 21, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep.
Meng Submits Public Comment Strongly Opposing the Proposed Public Charge Rule
December 7, 2018
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Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng(D-Queens) responded to the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) request for public comments on its new proposed regulation seeking to punish immigrants who lawfully use public benefits.

The proposed rule would force many families and their children to forgo essential public benefits—which may be necessary for their health, housing, and education needs—in order to maintain their eligibility for immigration admission.

Meng Demands Homeland Security Secretary Withdraw Proposed Public Charge Rule
December 4, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) sent a letter to U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen calling for her agency to withdraw its proposed public charge rule for non-compliance with federal law. Under federal law, agencies are required to provide public justifications for any newly proposed policy that would harm families. DHS's new proposed rule seeks to deny green cards to immigrants and immigrant families who have lawfully used public benefits.

Meng Sadly Announces the Death of Staff Member Don Capalbi
December 3, 2018
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QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) sadly announced the death of Don Capalbi, her longtime staff member who also served as a Queens civic leader.
Capalbi died yesterday at a local hospice facility. He was hospitalized at Long Island Jewish Medical Center last month after sustaining a head injury from a fall.
Capalbi was a Community Liaison for Congresswoman Meng and served in the same capacity when she was a member of the New York State Assembly.
Meng and Ros-lehtinen Urge USAID to Prioritize Gender Equality and Women and Girls’ Empowerment
November 26, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman Emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, led a letter to U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Mark Green urging him to prioritize gender equality and women and girls' empowerment in the Journey to Self-Reliance for partner countries.
Meng Sends Letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions Urging Him to Recuse Himself From Potential Investigation into Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross
October 23, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) sent a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions urging him to recuse himself from any investigation related to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross lying to Congress.
On October 12, Meng asked Sessions to investigate Rossafter she learned that the secretary lied to her during a recent Appropriations Subcommittee hearing.
Meng Provisions to Assist Veterans Signed into Law
October 23, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that she has passed several important measures into law to assist veterans. These items include provisions that Meng attached to the Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, which was recently signed into law by the President.
Meng Demands Justice Department Investigation into Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross
October 12, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) sent a letter this evening to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions asking him to investigate U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross for possible crimes related to making false statements with respect to documents required by law to be submitted to Congress.