Press Releases

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

The three pieces of legislation, sponsored by Reps. Elijah E. Cummings, Bobby Scott, and Grace Meng, the Ranking Members of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Committee on Education and the Workforce, and the Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade, respectively, consist of the:

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

Under the program, 100 low-income students with disabilities are provided with numerous support services to aid them with their studies, and help ensure that they graduate.

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
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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
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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. The video, which aired yesterday on WABC TV's Eyewitness News, reveals that the gate at the railroad crossing failed to come down.
"The video showing the freight train crashing into a tractor-trailer is extremely scary. And it's very disturbing that the gate at the railroad crossing failed to come down in time. While we're thankful that nobody was killed, we must get answers as to why this happened.
Residents of Glendale, Middle Village and Ridgewood Given More Time to Comment on Plans to Increase Waste That Rail Cars Transport Through Their Communities
July 7, 2015
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Area elected officials secure extension of public comment period; move ensures that residents will have time to make their voices heard
Meng Introduces Legislation to Stop Stores from Selling Expired Baby Formula
July 2, 2015
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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
Meng Announces Queens Students Accepted to the U.S. Service Academies
July 1, 2015
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Students accepted after being nominated by the Congresswoman
Meng Introduces Legislation to Increase Breastfeeding Rights for Working Mothers
June 25, 2015
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Bill seeks to improve Affordable Care Act (ACA) provision allowing new moms to pump breastmilk at their workplace
Meng and Crowley Announce Victory in Securing Temporary Protected Status for Citizens of Nepal in Wake of Devastating Earthquake
June 24, 2015
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Move would prohibit deportation or detainment of Nepalese nationals who are in the U.S