Press Releases

Meng Wants FDA to Keep Harmful Chemicals Out of Food
August 7, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) sent a letter to the head of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) calling for the agency to address the threat that food additives pose to children.

The Congresswoman's letter to FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb is in response to a new American Academy of Pediatrics report which found that certain chemicals in processed food and food packaging may be dangerous to children's health.

House Passes Meng Legislation Permitting Menstrual Hygiene Products to be Purchased with Health Flexible Spending Accounts
July 27, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives passed legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) that would allow menstrual hygiene products to be purchased with money from health flexible spending accounts.
The Congresswoman's measure passed as part of the Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act (H.R. 6199), a bipartisan bill that seeks to expand health spending accounts.
Meng Secures Amendments in Key Appropriations Bill to Review Disaster Response in Puerto Rico and Help Families Separated at the Border
July 26, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, secured three key amendments in the Homeland Security Appropriations bill that would require a review of the federal response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, and help those who have been detained and separated from their families after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. The bill now heads to the House floor.
Meng Issues Statement on Freight NYC
July 18, 2018
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on Freight NYC, the $100 million plan unveiled on Monday to overhaul the City's freight distribution system.
"Reducing traffic congestion and pollution from our streets is of course a critical goal.
Meng and Maloney Send Letter to House Speaker Requesting that He Allow House Offices to be Reimbursed for Feminine Hygiene Products
July 6, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) today sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan requesting that he allow House offices to be reimbursed for feminine hygiene products purchased for Congressional staff and office visitors.

The lawmakers sent the letter in the wake of Maloney‘s office being denied reimbursement for these products last week.

In their correspondence, Meng and Maloney also ask Ryan to provide free feminine hygiene products in all bathrooms that are under the jurisdiction of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Meng Introduces Legislation to Help Children Separated From Their Parents Under President’s Family Separation Policy
June 28, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of her visit to the U.S.-Mexico border last weekend, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced two pieces of legislation that would improve conditions for children who have been separated from their parents.
The Better Care for Kids Act (H.R. 6222) would improve training that federal personnel who care for separated children receive by requiring that they use best practices when caring for infants and toddlers.
Meng Calls on President to Explain How He Will Reunify Families Separated at the Border
June 21, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today called on President Trump to provide details on how and when his administration will reunify families who were separated at the border.
"The President failed to include in his executive order any explanation on how and when to reunite the estimated 2,300 children who were taken away from their parents and I'm deeply troubled and dismayed that a day after he signed it, there is still no clear plan to reunite families," said Meng.
Meng Issues Statement on Xiuqing You Case
June 18, 2018
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on Xiuqing You, the Flushing, Queens father who was recently detained when he appeared for his green card interview.
"This case is the latest example of how the administration's cruel immigration policies are destroying lives.
Xiuqing You is a hardworking individual who wants nothing more than to better the life of his family, and have his shot at the American dream.
Meng Statement on Mayor's Plan to Change Admissions Process for New York City's Specialized High Schools
June 6, 2018
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on the mayor’s plan to change the admissions process for New York City’s specialized high schools.
Meng Provision to Authorize Navy’s Jet Noise Reduction Program Passed by House
May 30, 2018
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In her continuing effort to combat aircraft noise over Queens and other impacted communities, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that the House has passed her measure to authorize the Jet Noise Reduction Program, an initiative within the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research.