Press Releases

Meng Calls on Head of FDA to Eliminate Unsafe Colorants from Feminine Hygiene Cosmetics
November 1, 2016
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today wrote to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf urging him to remove potentially harmful colorants from feminine hygiene cosmetics.

Meng and Crowley Applaud Decision to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Citizens of Nepal in Wake of Devastating Earthquake
October 27, 2016
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Meng and Crowley Have Encouraged the Department of Homeland Security to Extend TPS; Move Would Allow Nepalese Nationals in the U.S to Remain Until 2018
Meng Urges NYC and New York and Atlantic Railway to Implement Safety Improvements Outlined in Probe of Maspeth, Queens Train Crash
September 30, 2016
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Congresswoman sends letters to transportation commissioner and railroad company president calling for immediate upgrades to local grade crossings in order to prevent another collision; Failure to act puts lives at risk
Meng Provisions to Assist Veterans Signed into Law by President Obama
September 29, 2016
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Several provisions authored by U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) that aim to assist veterans were signed into law this afternoon by President Obama.

Meng’s provisions – part of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations legislation – were attached to the stop-gap spending bill that the President signed to avert a government shutdown. Her measures include:

House Passes Meng-Stefanik Legislation to Combat Flood Damage Caused by Ice Jams
September 29, 2016
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The House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) that seeks to combat flood damage caused by ice jams.

Meng and Markey Call for Ban on BPA in All Food and Beverage Containers
September 28, 2016
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Legislation includes provisions to protect men and women who work in factories where food containers are made and packed
Findings from Investigation into Maspeth Train Collision Finally Released
September 26, 2016
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Federal Railroad Administration report faults railway operator; Meng criticizes railroad company for cutting corners, putting lives at risk
Meng Condemns Attacks Against Indian Army Base
September 21, 2016
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittee on Asia, issued the following statement on Sunday’s terrorist attack against an Indian army base which resulted in the deaths of 18 Indian troops.

Meng Helps Queens Funeral Home Receive Reimbursements for Providing No-Cost Funerals for Indigent Veterans
September 16, 2016
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Congresswoman cuts through bureaucratic red tape
Meng Introduces Legislation to Expand Federal Anti-Stalking Laws
September 15, 2016
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Congresswoman’s measure would protect friends and co-workers of stalking victims