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May 7, 2013
With the Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled to take-up the immigration reform bill this week, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) sent the following letter to Senator Charles Schumer (D-NY), one of the eight senators – known as the Gang of Eight – who authored the sweeping legislative proposal.
The correspondence objects to the limitations that the legislation would impose on family reunification, and requests that changes be made to the bill so that the country’s family-based immigration system remains in place.
May 7, 2013
On the eve of South Korea’s new President addressing a joint session of Congress, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) introduced a bipartisian resolution today that reaffirms U.S. support for South Korea.
“I’m extremely proud to sponsor this important resolution as President Park Geun-hye – the first female President of South Korea – prepares to deliver her historic address to Congress,” said Meng. “This resolution signifies the unbreakable bond that the United States shares with South Korea, a special relationship that continues to flourish.
May 1, 2013
Congresswoman demands U.S. retailers better protect factory personnel
April 29, 2013
Competition comprised of entries from Queens high school students
Winner to be honored by Congresswoman in Washington this summer and have artwork displayed in U.S. Capitol
April 25, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), the top Democrat on the Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Workforce, today took part in the panel’s hearing that probed the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce shortage in the United States, and how the problem is affecting the current and future economic health and viability of small businesses.
April 24, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement today on the tragic building collapse in Bangladesh
April 22, 2013
Freshman Congresswoman to hold second “Congress on Your Corner” event to meet one-on-one with borough residents.
Event to take place in Fresh Meadows
April 22, 2013
Congresswoman hails French government for rejecting terrorist’s parole after she led Congressional effort to keep him behind bars for life
April 18, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) this evening issued the following statement on the Senate rejecting the bipartisan plan to expand background checks for gun purchases:
“The Senate’s rejection of expanded background checks for gun purchases is extremely disappointing, and it’s a major setback in our efforts to keep guns out of the hands of those who should not possess them.
While the Senate measure did not go as far as I would have preferred, it still would have prevented dangerous people from getting ahold of firearms.
April 16, 2013
U.S. Rep Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on the Boston Marathon bombings:
“I am deeply saddened by the bombings at the Boston Marathon. This is a horrible and senseless attack and my heart aches for all Bostonians, particularly those whose loved ones were killed or injured in this terrible tragedy.
I thank the bravery of the first responders and medical personnel who without hesitation rushed to help the victims.