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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
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep.
Meng Announces Timeline for Coronavirus Relief Payments
April 6, 2020
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep.
When Americans can expect their coronavirus relief checks
April 6, 2020
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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
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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.
Rep. Meng on Elmhurst Hospital and the Federal Response
April 2, 2020
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Grace Meng, U.S Representative (D NY 6), talks about the situation in her district, which includes Elmhurst Hospital, and the federal response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Rep. Meng on Elmhurst Hospital and the Federal Response
‘The war we are battling right now’
April 2, 2020
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‘The war we are battling right now’

In an effort to ease constituent concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) hosted a town hall over the phone March 30 that allowed worried individuals to directly ask medical professionals and government representatives their most pressing questions.

CARES ACT DELIVERS OVER $112B TO NY
April 2, 2020
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CARES ACT DELIVERS OVER $112B TO NY

US Senator Charles Schumer announced updated impact numbers related to the bipartisan "Corona 3" legislation that sailed through the Senate with a vote of 96-0, passed the House and was signed by President Trump. Schumer is now able to announce more detailed numbers in addition to the $40 billion he announced moments after the bill first passed the Senate on Wednesday, March 25.

Meng Congratulates Frank Wu on Becoming New President of Queens College
March 31, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today congratulated Professor Frank Wu for being named as the new President of Queens College.
"I have known Frank Wu for several years and I am honored to congratulate him as we enter this new and exciting chapter for Queens College," said Meng.
Meng Working to Ensure Resumption of Mail Service in Ridgewood, Maspeth, Glendale and Middle Village
March 31, 2020
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QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that she is working with the U.S. Postal Service to get mail delivery restarted in the Queens communities of Ridgewood, Maspeth, Glendale and Middle Village. For nearly a week, many residents of these communities have not received their mail.