Press Releases

Meng Introduces Legislation Requiring EPA to Take Over Efforts to Combat Airplane Noise Over Queens
October 2, 2015
Press Release
Measure would take responsibility away from FAA; Congresswoman says FAA has failed to alleviate aircraft noise in borough; contends that EPA would do better job
Meng: Federal Government Designates Queens School as Blue Ribbon School
September 29, 2015
Press Release

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that the United States Department of Education has designated P.S. 244 in Flushing as a Blue Ribbon School.

P.S. 244, known as The Active Learning Elementary School (TALES), was awarded the designation this morning by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.

Meng to Hold Kids Safety Day for Queens Parents and Children
September 14, 2015
Press Release
Event aims to make borough families more aware of dangers that threaten kids and reduce accidental injuries and deaths among children
Meng, Crowley and Israel Express Concern About Increased Airplane Noise That May Result from Elimination of Perimeter Rule at LaGuardia Airport
September 10, 2015
Press Release
U.S. Reps. call on head of Port Authority to address the issue; Rule presently bans LaGuardia flights from traveling further than 1,500 miles
Meng Opposes Nuclear Deal with Iran
July 29, 2015
Press Release

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 opposing the nuclear deal with Iran:

"I strongly believe the world could and should have a better deal than that set forth in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which I will therefore oppose.

Meng and other Top Democrats Introduce Bills to Protect Interns
July 28, 2015
Press Release

Today, top Democrats in the House introduced three bills that would make it illegal for public and private sector employers to discriminate, sexually harass and retaliate against interns.

Meng Issues Statement on FRA Safety Review of New York and Atlantic Railway
July 22, 2015
Press Release

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) safety review of New York and Atlantic Railway. The FRA announced the launching of its review yesterday in the wake of the July 8th collision between a freight train and tractor-trailer in Maspeth, Queens.

Meng Announces $220,000 Federal Grant for Queens College
July 21, 2015
Press Release

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today announced a $220,000 federal grant for Queens College.

The funds, allocated by the U.S. Department of Education, will be used for the school to continue its Disability Student Support Services project, an initiative that assists enrolled students with disabilities.

Members of Congressional Quiet Skies Caucus – Including NY Reps. Meng, Israel, Crowley and Rice – Call for Airplane Noise Mitigation to be Part of FAA Reauthorization Act
July 17, 2015
Press Release
Congressmembers send recommendations to House Transportation Committee ahead of bill’s introduction
Meng Issues Statement on New Video Showing Train-Truck Crash in Maspeth, Queens
July 10, 2015
Press Release
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on new dashcam video showing a freight train colliding with a tractor-trailer in Maspeth.