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March 12, 2014
Congresswoman works to obtain visas for victims’ loved ones so they can travel to the borough from China
March 6, 2014
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that one her Congressional committees will hold a field hearing in Queens to probe the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) lack of outreach to local small businesses.
The hearing, to be conducted by the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce, will be held at Queens College on Tuesday, March 11 at 11 a.m. Meng serves as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee.
February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014, 7:22 PM
Often-unnoticed historic sites in Flushing and Fort Greene would be considered for incorporation as National Park Service sites under two bills backed by Park Service officials at a hearing on Thursday in Washington.
Reps. Grace Meng and Hakeem Jeffries introduced the legislation, which would order studies of the John Bowne House and Old Quaker Meeting House in Flushing, and the Prison Ship Martyrs Monument in Fort Greene Park.
February 27, 2014
Legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) that aims to make historic sites in Flushing, Queens part of the National Park Service won support today from the United States Department of the Interior, the agency that oversees federal parkland.
The Congresswoman’s measure would require the Secretary of the Interior to study the viability of the National Park Service acquiring spots associated with the 1657 signing of the Flushing Remonstrance, the document recognized as the forerunner of religious freedom in America.
February 14, 2014
U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH) today led a bipartisan group of 72 lawmakers in voicing concern over the inhumane practice of slaughtering non-ambulatory disabled calves (known as “downers”).
February 12, 2014
Congresswoman also authors legislation to help combat the problem
February 11, 2014
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that her next “Congress on Your Corner” event will be next Tuesday, February 18th in Glendale, Queens.
February 3, 2014
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) has received a 100+ percent rating from the Humane Society of the United States, the nation's leading animal rights organization.
Meng was awarded the top score in the group's annual Humane Scorecard which is used to rate Members of Congress on animal welfare issues. She was one of only 25 Members of Congress to receive a 100+.
January 29, 2014
After hearing concerns from parents and their elected representatives in Community School District 26, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) has agreed to allow all elementary students currently matriculated in the Gifted & Talented (G&T) programs to transition to G&T programs at their local middle schools after fifth grade graduation. DOE will also create more middle school G&T programs for high-performing general education students who meet the requirements for the program.
January 28, 2014
Excitement continues to build around the Super Bowl coming to the New York area. The game at MetLife Stadium will be a boon for local businesses, with approximately $550 million expected to flow into the region's economy.
Unfortunately, there is also a dark side to the event.
Unfortunately, there is also a dark side to the event.