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Meng and Colleagues Call for Coronavirus Vaccine Location in Western Part of Congressional District
April 11, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep.
Meng Commends Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Site at Queens College
April 8, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) expressed her appreciation for the opening of a New York State pop-up COVID-19 vaccination site at Queens College, which is located in her congressional district in Flushing.

Meng Helps Introduce Legislation to Create Mental Health First Responder Units
April 8, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced that she helped introduce the Mental Health Justice Act (H.R. 1368), a bill that seeks to create a grant program for states and localities to hire, train, and maintain mental health first responders who would be deployed to assist individuals experiencing a mental health crisis.

Meng Secures Provisions in Violence Against Women Act; Bill Passes the House
April 7, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that the House of Representatives recently passed the bipartisan Violence Against Women (VAWA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 1620) which included two key provisions authored by the Congresswoman.
Meng Encourages Houses of Worship and Nonprofits in Queens to Apply for Grants to Guard Against Threats and Attacks
April 5, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, once again encouraged houses of worship and nonprofit organizations in Queens to apply for funding to improve the safety and security of their properties.
Meng recently held a virtual workshop that provided information and assistance on applying for federal funds under the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, the U.S.
Meng, Velázquez, and Espaillat Urge Agriculture Secretary to Strengthen Future Rounds of Pandemic Food Security Programs
April 1, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (NY-06), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced today that they sent a letter urging Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to take all necessary steps to ensure future food relief initiatives, like the Farmers to Families Food Box Program, are equitable and accessible to all those in need.
The correspondence comes in response to the U.S.
Meng Commends Biden for New Actions to Address Rise in Anti-Asian Hate and Violence
March 30, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep.
Meng Travels to Atlanta Following Mass Shooting
March 28, 2021
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ATLANTA, GA – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today traveled to Georgia following the recent shooting at Atlanta-area spas where eight people were murdered including six women of Asian descent.
Meng visited Georgia today (Sunday, March 28) with colleagues from the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), of which she is the First Vice Chair.
Meng Announces New COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Coming Soon
March 27, 2021
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will soon accept applications for COVID-19 funeral expenses.
Those who wish to seek funding to help cover the costs of burying loved ones who passed away from COVID-19 are encouraged to regularly check FEMA's website for additional details.
"Over half a million Americans have tragically died from COVID-19 including tens of thousands here in New York.
Meng and Espaillat Announce Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2022 to Help Local Communities
March 24, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (NY-06) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), the two New York members of the powerful House Appropriations Committee—which funds federal agencies and programs—announced today a new process for state and local governments and non-profits to receive direct federal funding through the Appropriations process. They have also created guidance to help New York nonprofits and government entities navigate the new Community Project Funding process in Congress.