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Meng and Johnson Issue Joint Statement on Upcoming Vote to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccines for Adults
November 2, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Hank Johnson (D-GA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Hepatitis Caucus, issued the following statement on thevote to recommend hepatitis B vaccines for all adults, which is set to be held tomorrow by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
Meng, Markey, Van Hollen Applaud the Inclusion of Emergency Connectivity Funding in Build Back Better Framework
November 1, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and U.S.
Meng, Torres, García Lead Colleagues in Calling on DHS to Address Barriers to Naturalization
October 27, 2021
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Norma J. Torres (D-CA) and Jesús "Chuy" García (D-IL), and 27 of their colleagues, sent a letterto Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S.
Meng, Ocasio-Cortez, Espaillat Introduce 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act
October 25, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) announced today that they introduced the 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act, which would provide a path to citizenship for nearly 2,000 immigrant workers and volunteers who assisted with clean-up and search-and-rescue efforts at Ground Zero.
"Many brave immigrants put their lives on the line to help in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks," said Rep.
Meng Calls on Port Authority to Provide More Recommendations for Combatting Aircraft Noise Over Queens
October 20, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a founding member of the Congressional Quiet Skies Caucus, announced today that she sent a letter to the head of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey calling for additional recommendations to be included in the agency's new report that addresses aircraft noise over Queens and the surrounding region.
Meng Statement on Phasing Out of Gifted and Talented Programs in NYC Public Schools
October 8, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on New York City's plan to phase out Gifted and Talented programs in public schools.
"Gifted and talented curriculums have provided students with crucial challenges that help them reach their full potential in the classroom. Phasing out this program is a mistake.
Meng Announces Additional Funds for Local Schools to Provide Internet Access for Students
October 5, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – Approximately a week after announcing millions for Queens and New York City schools to increase internet access for students, U.S. Rep.
Queens Houses of Worship Impacted by Ida Now Eligible for Federal Relief Dollars Thanks to Meng Legislation
October 1, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) encouraged Queens houses of worship to seek federal disaster assistance if they sustained damage from the recent rainfall and flooding caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Thanks to legislation that Meng championed in Congress several years ago, churches, synagogues, mosques and temples are now eligible for help from the federal government.
Meng Calls for Undocumented New Yorkers Impacted by Ida to be Eligible for Federal Disaster Assistance
September 28, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep.
Meng Helps Secure Millions for NY Schools to Increase Internet Access for Students
September 24, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced today that New York City Schools have been awarded millions of dollars in federal funding that she helped secure for connecting students to the internet.
In March, Meng, and U.S.