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Meng Statement on the Death of Former Queens Councilman Tom Ognibene
October 13, 2015
Press Release

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on the death of former Queens Councilman Tom Ognibene:

Meng/Bost Bill to Level Playing Field for Small Businesses in Agriculture
October 8, 2015
Press Release
Bipartisan Bill Allows SBA to Establish Fair Size Standards
Meng Speaks on House Floor to Welcome Upcoming Visit of South Korean President
October 8, 2015
Press Release

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and its Subcommittee on Asia, spoke on the House floor to welcome the upcoming U.S. visit of South Korean President Park Geun-hye.

The text of her remarks, which she delivered yesterday during "one minute" speeches, are below:

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.

Panel Explores Translating Potential Into Success
September 14, 2015
In The News

By Lynn Edmonds

Panel Explores Translating Potential Into Success
How to afford college, balance a budget, and choose a career were all topics at a recent workshop “Translating Potential into Success” hosted by Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) and Flushing’s Ebenezer Baptist Church last Thursday.
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
Queens College Gets Federal Grant for Disability Services Project
August 12, 2015
In The News

By Madina Toure

Queens College Gets Federal Grant for Disability Services Project

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) announced a $1.1 million, five-year federal grant for Queens College to continue a disability services initiative that seeks to help low-income students with disabilities.

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.