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Meng Asks Head of EPA to Increase Role in Federal Efforts to Reduce Increased Airplane Noise Over Queens
May 5, 2015
Press Release
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
Meng Cosponsors Bill to Protect Nepal Earthquake Victims Presently in the U.S.
April 29, 2015
Press Release
Measure would prohibit deportation or detainment of Nepalese citizens who are in the country
Meng and Emmer Introduce Legislation to Speed-Up Visa Approvals for International Physicians Slated to Work in the U.S.
April 23, 2015
Press Release
Current approval process by State Department mired in delays; holdups negatively impacting foreign doctors and American hospitals at which they’re set to work
Meng Issues Statement on Comfort Women as Japanese Prime Minister Prepares to Address Joint Session of Congress
April 21, 2015
Press Release

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.

Meng Named Assistant Whip
April 15, 2015
Press Release
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.
Meng Issues Statement on Death of Jack Friedman
April 9, 2015
Press Release
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.
Meng, Crowley Announce Federal Funding to Dredge Channel in Flushing Bay
April 2, 2015
Press Release
Work to Begin this Fall
North Shore-LIJ Health System - Joined by Congresswoman Meng - to Offer Free Health Services to Women this Saturday in Queens
March 25, 2015
Press Release
Women’s Health Forum to be held in recognition of Women’s History Month
Meng, Roskam Urge House Appropriators to Boost Funding for U.S.-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation
March 25, 2015
Press Release
Lawmakers Seek to Speed Up Completion of David’s Sling, Arrow 3
De Blasio Urged to Add Lunar New Year to School Holidays
March 11, 2015
In The News

By Carl Campanile

De Blasio Urged to Add Lunar New Year to School Holidays

Now that he's closing schools on two Muslim holidays, Mayor de Blasio is being pressured to keep his word and add the Lunar New Year to the list.

Eighteen legislators sent a letter to Hizzoner Monday urging him to include the celebration as a day off on the school calendar.