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September 29, 2016

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.


September 28, 2016
Legislation includes provisions to protect men and women who work in factories where food containers are made and packed

September 26, 2016
Federal Railroad Administration report faults railway operator; Meng criticizes railroad company for cutting corners, putting lives at risk

September 21, 2016

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.


September 15, 2016
Congresswoman’s measure would protect friends and co-workers of stalking victims

September 12, 2016

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that Fang Wong of Flushing, Queens – an Army veteran and former National Commander of the American Legion – has been appointed to the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans. The panel, which consists of veterans who represent respective minority groups, provides the U.S.


August 29, 2016

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) this afternoon renewed her efforts to create a ZIP code for Glendale, Queens.


August 23, 2016

Today, the United States Postal Service announced that it will issue a commemorative Diwali stamp on October 5, 2016. Diwali is an ancient Hindu, Sikh, and Jain festival that is an official holiday in many South Asian countries.


August 23, 2016

This morning, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) submitted a letter to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform requesting a hearing on the price increase of EpiPens sold by Mylan N.V.

EpiPens are autoinjectors used to inject epinephrine into individuals suffering anaphylaxis, a serious allergic reaction that could result in death.