Press Releases

House Passes Meng Legislation to More than Triple Federal Funding for Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
July 15, 2016
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Congresswoman’s measure adds $300,000 to facility’s budget
Meng Hails Mayor de Blasio's Signing of Legislation to Increase Access to Feminine Hygiene Products
July 13, 2016
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today hailed New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s signing of three bills that will increase access to feminine hygiene products for New York City public school students, shelter residents and inmates.

Meng Criticizes Passage of FAA Reauthorization Act for Not Including Provisions to Combat Airplane Noise
July 13, 2016
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Congresswoman also expresses disappointment with closed process and the inability of House members to offer amendments
Meng-Murphy Legislation to Increase Funding for Small Business Development Centers Passed by House
July 8, 2016
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Legislation sponsored by U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Patrick Murphy (D-FL) to increase funding for Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) – which provide critical assistance to small businesses – was passed last night by the House of Representatives.

Meng Honors Elmhurst, Queens Student in Washington for Winning Congressional Art Contest
July 7, 2016
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Student’s artwork will now be displayed for one year in U.S. Capitol
Meng Statement on Supreme Court Deadlock on President Obama's Executive Actions
June 23, 2016
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s deadlock on President Obama’s executive actions on immigration:

Meng Announces Queens Students Accepted to the U.S. Service Academies
June 20, 2016
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Students accepted after being nominated by the Congresswoman
Meng Amendment Secures $8 Million for Cancer Research
June 15, 2016
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Congresswoman Passes Amendment to Dept. of Defense Appropriations Bill
Meng, Maloney, Nadler and Velázquez Stand with Macy's Workers
June 15, 2016
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Today, U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following joint statement in support of Macy’s workers seeking an a new contract:

Meng Demands Answers About Last Year's Fiery Train Collision in Maspeth, Queens
June 10, 2016
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Congresswoman calls on head of Federal Railroad Administration to promptly release findings of crash investigation