Press Releases

Meng Secures Seat on House Appropriations Committee
January 6, 2017
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that the House Democratic Leadership has selected her to serve on the powerful House Appropriations Committee.
The committee is responsible for funding every federal agency, program, and project within the United States government.
"It is an honor to have been chosen for this critical committee and I thank my colleagues for selecting me," said Meng.
Meng Applauds Passage of House Resolution That Denounces U.N. Vote on Israel
January 5, 2017
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittee on the Middle East, today applauded the passage of a House resolution (H. Res.11) that condemns the recent United Nations vote on Israel.
"After the appalling vote at the U.N., it is critical for Congress to reaffirm its support for Israel, and that is exactly what the House did today," said Meng. "The passage of this measure says loud and clear that the House denounces the U.N.
Meng Calls for Veto of UN Resolution Regarding Israel
December 23, 2016
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittee on the Middle East, today issued the following statement on the United Nations Security Council resolution regrading Israel.
“This Egyptian-proposed resolution wrongly targets Israel and the U.S. must veto it if the measure is brought-up for a vote.
Such unfair and one-sided resolutions undermine the trust necessary for direct talks between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Meng-Stefanik Legislation to Combat Flood Damage Caused by Ice Jams Signed into Law
December 22, 2016
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U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) announced today that their measure to combat flood damage caused by ice jams has been signed into law by President Obama.
The measure was signed as part of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (S. 612) which funds water-related projects throughout the United States.
Ice jams occur when chunks of ice in a river are blocked by obstructions – a bridge, rocks, logs, etc. – and build up to form an ice dam.
Meng Legislation to Strengthen Rewards Program that Fights Terrorism and International Crimes Signed into Law
December 20, 2016
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Meng Votes Against Government Spending Bill
December 8, 2016
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today voted against the stopgap spending bill due to its failure to adequately reimburse New York City for the cost of protecting President-Elect Donald Trump. She also voted no since the bill only funds the government through April – as opposed to a full year – and because it expedites a waiver for General James Mattis so that he can serve as the Trump Administration’s Secretary of Defense.
Meng Applauds Passage of Kevin and Avonte's Law
December 8, 2016
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Legislation, named after 14-year-old Queens constituent, would improve protections for kids with autism and other conditions
House Passes Meng Legislation to Strengthen Rewards Program that Fights Terrorism and International Crime
December 6, 2016
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced today that the House has passed her legislation to strengthen the Rewards for Justice program, a key government initiative used to fight terrorism and other international crimes.

The program allows the Secretary of State to pay cash rewards for information that leads to the apprehension anybody involved in international terrorism, narcotics trafficking, transnational crime, war crimes, crimes against humanity, or genocide.

Meng Statement on Department of Transportation's Decision to Allow Norwegian Air International to Fly Into and Out of the U.S.
December 6, 2016
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today issued the following statement on the Department of Transportation’s decision to allow Norwegian Air International to fly into and out of the U.S.

“It is extremely disappointing that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has decided to allow Norwegian Air International to fly into and out of the U.S.

This is a horrible decision that will negatively impact our nation’s working men and women for years to come. I am greatly concerned that it will circumvent U.S. labor laws, cause the loss of jobs, and harm the American economy.

U.S. Reps. Meng and Tonko Elected Regional Whips for New York
December 5, 2016
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Congressmembers to be responsible for reporting NY vote counts in Democratic Caucus for 115th Congress