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Meng, Ocasio-Cortez, and Schumer Obtain a Nearly $120 Million Provision That Would Allow Queens to Upgrade Environmental Infrastructure
June 15, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps.
Meng Legislation Seeking to Establish First National Asian Pacific American Museum Signed into Law by President Biden
June 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This afternoon, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) joined President Biden at the White House as he signed her bill that seeks to create the first national museum dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).
Meng Joins House Speaker at Congressional Signing Ceremony for Her Bill Seeking to Create First National Museum Dedicated to the History and Culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
June 7, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This evening, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) at a congressional bill signing ceremony for her legislation to study the creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.
Meng Announces Winner of Congressional Art Contest
June 7, 2022
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that Natalie Niselson, a freshman at Bayside High School has been selected as the winner of the Congresswoman's annual Congressional district art contest.
Meng Introduces Resolution Recognizing Menstrual Hygiene Day
May 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives to recognize Menstrual Hygiene Day. The global observance, held every May 28th, seeks to raise awareness about period poverty. This year, the observance will take place on Saturday.

Meng Announces Justice Department’s Updates On Her Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act
May 20, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced the Justice Department's updates on her COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that was signed into law one year ago today. The Congresswoman had introduced the measure with U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI). The updates highlight new efforts to bolster hate crimes reporting.
Amidst Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Meng & Schumer Announce Senate Passage of Legislation to Establish a Congressional Commission on the Creation of First National Asian American History & Culture Museum
May 19, 2022
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Today, U.S. Representative Grace Meng and U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced the Senate passage of H.R.3525 by unanimous consent. The legislation establishes a commission to study the potential creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.
Meng and Hirono Call on Attorney General Garland to Ensure Community-Based Organizations are Prioritized for New Grants to Combat Hate Crimes and Incidents
May 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep.
Meng Issues Statement on Greek Prime Minister’s Address to Joint Session of Congress
May 17, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the Congressional Hellenic Caucus and Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, today attended Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' address to a joint session of Congress.
Meng and Schulman Visit Restaurant of Food Delivery Worker Shot and Killed in Forest Hills
May 10, 2022
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and New York City Councilwoman Lynn Schulman (D-Queens) announced today that they visited the Great Wall Chinese restaurant in Forest Hills where Zhiwen Yan worked. Yan, 45, was the food delivery worker who was shot and killed a week-and-a-half ago while making a delivery on his scooter.