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Meng Cosponsors Legislation to Help Nursing Home Residents Virtually Connect With Loved Ones and Health Care Providers During COVID-19
May 13, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she cosponsored legislation which seeks to help those in nursing homes electronically connect with family members and doctors during the coronavirus crisis.
The bipartisan "Advancing Connectivity during the Coronavirus to Ensure Support for Seniors (ACCESS) Act" would protect these vulnerable populations from risking exposure to COVID-19 by increasing their access to remote health care, and their ability to connect with loved ones and caregivers online.
Meng Announces Millions in Coronavirus Funding for Local Health Providers
May 12, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced the awarding of $50.7 million in federal funding for health-related providers located in her congressional district in Queens. The funds, which are allocated under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, will help 1,485 local providers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act was the third coronavirus relief bill that was passed by Congress and enacted into law.
Meng Urges House and Senate Leaders to Ensure Students Have Internet Access for Remote Learning During COVID-19 Crisis
May 11, 2020
Press Release

QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced today that she led 103 Members of Congress in a letter to House and Senate Leadership calling for her Emergency Educational Connections Act (H.R. 6563) to be included in the next coronavirus stimulus package.

Violence Against Asian Americans Is on the Rise—But It’s Part of a Long History
May 11, 2020
In The News
Violence Against Asian Americans Is on the Rise—But It’s Part of a Long History

In New York, a woman had acid thrown in her face. In California, a high schooler was beaten up and sent to the hospital.

Meng Hails Approval of New York State’s Plan to Operate Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program
May 10, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service approved New York State's plan to operate the Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program.
Congressional Democrats Tell DOJ To Do More To Address COVID-19 Hate Crimes
May 8, 2020
In The News

Attacks have skyrocketed against Asians and Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic, but the federal response has fallen short, the lawmakers said.

Congressional Democrats Tell DOJ To Do More To Address COVID-19 Hate Crimes

Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill are demanding the Department of Justice develop specific plans to address the surge in racism, xenophobia and anti-Semitism related to the coronav

Meng Calls for All Frontline Workers to be Eligible for Hazard Pay During Coronavirus Pandemic
May 8, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today called for ALL essential workers to be made eligible for hazard pay in any proposed legislation that seeks to provide such wages or benefits during the COVID-19 crisis.
"Our brave and committed health care workers and first responders have been heroes during this pandemic, risking their own health to treat patients and save lives," said Meng. "We cannot thank them enough for all they continue to do.
Meng Introduces Legislation to Combat COVID-19 Hate Crimes
May 7, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – With various communities continuing to struggle with the surge in discriminatory attacks during the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. Rep.
U.S. reps seek aid for small grocers
May 7, 2020
In The News

Pols petition Pelosi and McCarthy

U.S. reps seek aid for small grocers

Thirteen members of the New York State delegation to Congress, including all seven representing Queens, have signed a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (D-Calif.) requesting that bodegas and small markets — and the low-income people who rely on them — receive targeted assistance in the next round of COVID-19 relief funding.

The top signature on the letter was that of Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing).

COVID-19: Filling the Learning Gap
May 7, 2020
In The News

ALA joins education allies calling for home broadband access

COVID-19: Filling the Learning Gap

The American Library Association's (ALA) Public Policy and Advocacy Office (PPAO) is calling for emergency funding to address the lack of home broadband access for millions of students now learning remotely.