Press Releases
July 7, 2015
Area elected officials secure extension of public comment period; move ensures that residents will have time to make their voices heard
July 2, 2015
Congresswoman’s measure would create first federal law to ban the unconscionable practice;
Retail establishments continue to sell the outdated products that put infants at risk
July 1, 2015
Students accepted after being nominated by the Congresswoman
June 25, 2015
Bill seeks to improve Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision allowing new moms to pump breastmilk at their workplace
June 24, 2015
Move would prohibit deportation or detainment of Nepalese nationals who are in the U.S
June 23, 2015
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) tonight hailed Mayor de Blasio's decision to create a school holiday for Lunar New Year. Meng was among the first to introduce legislation that sought to close New York City schools for the holiday when she served in the New York State Assembly, and she has urged the Mayor – in person and publicly – to move forward with it.
June 23, 2015
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today joined Mayor de Blasio in Flushing to announce the creation of a school holiday for Lunar New Year. The following are her remarks as prepared for delivery:
"Thank you Mr. Mayor for making this announcement in Queens. It's always great to have you here in my district, and we're especially excited to have you here today.
June 18, 2015
Event to take place this Monday in Ridgewood
June 12, 2015
Lawmakers obtain additional money for Iron Dome, Arrow, and David's Sling after calling for increase in funding
June 4, 2015
Measure aims to stop scammers from ripping off Americans through caller ID scheme known as spoofing