Press Releases
May 18, 2017
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today hailed the establishment of an Asian Pacific American Legislative Caucus in the New York State Legislature.
"I applaud the creation of an Asian Pacific American Legislative Caucus and I thank Speaker Heastie and Assemblymembers Ron Kim and Yuh-Line Niou for their work in launching it," said Meng. "When I served in Albany, there were not enough members to form such a caucus since I was the only Asian American in the entire state legislature.
May 15, 2017
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) this afternoon sent a letter to the head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to demand answers about why agents entered P.S. 58 in Maspeth, Queens in search of information pertaining to a fourth-grade student.
"As the mother of two public school students here in Queens, one of which is also in the fourth-grade, I remain deeply concerned about USCIS agents showing up to P.S. 58," said Congresswoman Meng.
May 14, 2017
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) this morning issued the following statement on a federal immigration agent showing up at P.S. 58 in Maspeth, Queens. The school is located in Meng's Congressional District.
"This incident raises many questions and we will certainly be seeking answers in the coming days.
May 11, 2017
Congressmembers introduce resolution during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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May 4, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, questioned John Thompson, Director of the U.S. Census Bureau, on how the Bureau will address language and translation needs in the 2020 census.
"It is important that the U.S. Census Bureau take steps to close the language access gaps faced by Asian American and Pacific Islander communities," said Meng.
May 3, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today, during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, that she has obtained more than a quarter-million dollars for the Smithsonian's Asian Pacific American Center (APAC).
Meng secured the funds in the Omnibus spending bill, the legislation that funds the government through the end of September. The measure passed the House this afternoon and is expected to be approved by the Senate and signed into law by the President.
May 2, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today issued the following statement on the 69th anniversary of Israel's Independence Day, Yom Ha'atzmaut:
"Today, on Yom Ha'atzmaut, we celebrate 69 years of Israeli independence and statehood. From the very beginning, the United States and Israel have had a strong partnership based on shared ideals, a commitment to democracy, and a desire for peace.
May 1, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement on the Omnibus Appropriations bill that was unveiled today.
"After last week's short-term Continuing Resolution, I'm pleased Congress has reached a bipartisan agreement on a government spending bill, which includes my requested increase of $300,000 for the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center.
April 28, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today issued the following statement on President Trump's first 100 days in office. The President's 100th day will be on Saturday.
"The first 100 days of a new presidency is usually filled with a flurry of legislative activity and accomplishments. Even though nothing about Donald Trump's presidency has been typical, I have still been vastly disappointed by his performance.
April 27, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D, NY-6) and Rep. Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) introduced a bipartisan resolution in the House of Representatives this week, to recognize Israeli-American heritage and the contributions of the Israeli-American community. Introduction of this resolution is in anticipation of Jewish American Heritage Month, which is celebrated each May, and Israeli Independence Day, which will be celebrated on May 2nd this year. A copy of the resolution can be viewed here.