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Asian American lawmakers sound the alarm on coronavirus-related discrimination
March 26, 2020
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Asian American lawmakers sound the alarm on coronavirus-related discrimination

WASHINGTON — Rep. Ted Lieu, D-Calif., fears for his safety when leaving his home to get groceries, he told USA TODAY in a recent interview.

Lieu said he had pepper spray and was considering bringing it with him when he left his home.

"Now, I think about if I'm going to go to the grocery store, I wonder if I should carry this on me. And no one should be thinking about that," said Lieu, who represents a Los Angeles-area district.

Meng Introduces Resolution to Denounce Anti-Asian Sentiment Caused by Coronavirus
March 25, 2020
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that denounces the anti-Asian sentiment caused by the outbreak of the coronavirus.
Hate Crimes Hotline Announced in New York
March 24, 2020
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Hate Crimes Hotline Announced in New York

BY MORGAN MCKAY NEW YORK STATE

PUBLISHED 6:39 AM ET MAR. 24, 2020

New York officials on Monday announced it was launching a hotline number New Yorkers could call to report hate crimes and bias-based incidents.

Even during this pandemic, hate crimes are still a pervasive problem in New York.

Recently, there has been a rise in the number of incidents against Asian-Americans, with people being called racial slurs, attacked for wearing a protective masks and even sprayed with chemicals.

How Cuomo, Once on Sidelines, Became the Politician of the Moment
March 24, 2020
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How Cuomo, Once on Sidelines, Became the Politician of the Moment

By Jesse McKinley and Shane Goldmacher

ALBANY, N.Y. — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo awoke before dawn on Tuesday, emerging after a few hours' sleep to board a helicopter to New York City for the coronavirus briefing that has become a daily ritual for him and for the millions of people now watching.

But this event would be different. The outbreak was moving faster than he had expected, with the number of confirmed cases doubling every three days, and he decided he needed to show people — including the White House — how desperate the situation had become.

Meng Plans to Introduce Legislation to Provide Relief to Renters and Homeowners
March 24, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced that she plans to introduce legislation which would temporarily suspend all rent and mortgage payments for commercial and rental properties for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic. This temporary suspension would be active during and up to six months after the pandemic to provide those affected by it time to find employment and other relief as necessary. She is currently drafting the legislation.
Meng Issues Statement on Trump’s Tweet About Asian Americans and the Coronavirus
March 23, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) tonight issued the following statement on President Trump's tweet this evening about Asian Americans and the coronavirus.
"Are you kidding me? President Trump spews xenophobia about Asian Americans and now, after an increase in threats and attacks, says he wants to protect the Asian American community? He says the spreading of the coronavirus is not the fault of Asian Americans after insinuating that it was? Too little, too late.
Meng Seeks Personal Protective Equipment and Prescription Drug Refills to be Addressed in Congress’ Third Coronavirus Bill
March 22, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced today that she has called for Congress' third coronavirus relief package to address the serious shortages of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and the need to lift restrictions for prescription drug refills.
Small businesses impacted by coronavirus can now apply for SBA disaster loans
March 21, 2020
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Small businesses impacted by coronavirus can now apply for SBA disaster loans

  • By Carlotta Mohamed

Small businesses in New York City that have suffered economic losses due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can now apply for disaster loans provided through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).

Meng Leads NYC Delegation in Calling on Trump to Address Shortage of Protective Equipment and Medical Technology
March 20, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) this afternoon led a New York City Congressional delegation letter to President Trump calling on him to invoke the Defense Production Act to immediately address the shortage of personal protective equipment and medical technology.
The text of the letter is below and a copy of the correspondence can be viewed here.
New York Small Businesses Impacted By Coronavirus Can Now Apply for SBA Disaster Loans Due to Legislation Congresswoman Meng Helped Secure in First COVID-19 Relief Package
March 20, 2020
Press Release
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, the panel responsible for funding all federal agencies and programs, announced today that New York small businesses that have suffered economic losses due to the coronavirus can now apply for disaster loans provided through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).
SBA's ability to provide these loans is based on a measure that Meng, and Reps. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) and Judy Chu (D-CA) helped pass into law.