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As social distancing forces us online, rural America is being left behind
April 9, 2020
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As social distancing forces us online, rural America is being left behind

It's hard to get internet service at the bottom of the Grand Canyon.

Meng Warns New Yorkers About Coronavirus Scams
April 8, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today warned New Yorkers to be aware of scammers who are seeking to take advantage of consumers during the coronavirus outbreak.
The scams include everything from bogus vaccination and home test kits to robocalls offering insurance and work-at-home schemes.
Meng Announces Timeline For Coronavirus Relief Payments
April 8, 2020
In The News
Meng Announces Timeline For Coronavirus Relief Payments

US Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced on April 6 that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is working to distribute coronavirus relief payments that are being made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump.

Queens Congressional delegation reaches out to small businesses
April 8, 2020
In The News
Queens Congressional delegation reaches out to small businesses

By Victoria Merlino

The Queens Chamber of Commerce and a group of Queens congressmembers connected with the borough's small business community Tuesday, providing resources, relief information and words of encouragement amid the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meng Leads NY Delegation Members in Demanding that Trump Fully Invoke Defense Production Act, Expand DOD Support to State and Local Governments, and Provide Mass Testing for Frontline Health Care Workers
April 7, 2020
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) led members of the New York Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President Trump urging him to fully invoke the Defense Production Act (DPA) to ensure that frontline health care workers in New York have the medical technology and protection that they need to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Asian Americans describe ‘gut punch’ of racist attacks during coronavirus pandemic
April 7, 2020
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Asian Americans describe ‘gut punch’ of racist attacks during coronavirus pande…

The novel coronavirus pandemic has Americans across the country fearful for their personal health and well-being, but for Asian Americans, the virus has stirred up another threat: a wave of verbal and physical attacks.

Meng Leads NY Delegation Letter to the Head of FEMA Calling for Greater Transparency and Centralized System for Acquiring Supplies and Equipment
April 7, 2020
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep.
Meng Announces Timeline for Coronavirus Relief Payments
April 6, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep.
When Americans can expect their coronavirus relief checks
April 6, 2020
In The News
When Americans can expect their coronavirus relief checks

Congresswoman Grace Meng announced on Monday that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is working to distribute coronavirus relief payments that are being made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Meng Helps to Introduce Legislation Seeking to Provide Coronavirus Relief Payments to Millions of Immigrants
April 3, 2020
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) helped introduce legislation today that would provide coronavirus relief payments to millions of immigrants and immigrant families who are currently ineligible to receive these critical funds.