Press Releases
May 5, 2015
Congresswoman says FAA has failed to alleviate blistering aircraft noise in borough; charges agency with being unresponsive to the problem and contends that EPA would do better job
April 29, 2015
Measure would prohibit deportation or detainment of Nepalese citizens who are in the country
April 23, 2015
Current approval process by State Department mired in delays; holdups negatively impacting foreign doctors and American hospitals at which they’re set to work
April 21, 2015
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) this evening issued the following statement on comfort women as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe prepares to address a joint session of Congress next week. Meng issued her remarks as part of tonight's "special order" in the House of Representatives in which Members of Congress are speaking about the issue on the Floor of the House.
Meng is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, the panel that oversees U.S. foreign policy towards South Korea, Japan and all countries in Asia.
April 15, 2015
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) has been selected to serve as an Assistant Whip in the House of Representatives.
Meng was appointed to the position by House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the second highest ranking Democrat in the House.
In his capacity as Democratic Whip, Hoyer works to build unity among House Democrats.
April 9, 2015
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Small Business Committee, today issued the following statement on the death of Jack Friedman, Executive Director of the Queens Chamber of Commerce.
"Queens has lost a great advocate for the borough's business community. Jack Friedman did so much to assist local business owners, and he worked tirelessly to help strengthen the Queens economy. His experience and resourcefulness helped countless entrepreneurs get on their feet and grow their businesses.
April 2, 2015
Work to Begin this Fall
March 25, 2015
Women’s Health Forum to be held in recognition of Women’s History Month
March 25, 2015
Lawmakers Seek to Speed Up Completion of David’s Sling, Arrow 3
March 9, 2015
Lawmakers urge Mayor to fulfill commitment he made to close schools for Lunar New Year