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September 30, 2019
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced that through her work on the House Appropriations Committee, she helped secure a pilot program that will provide tours in Chinese (Mandarin) and Spanish through translation devices that pair with assistive listening device transmitters used by U.S. Capitol Visitors Center (CVC) tour guides. This work builds upon Meng's previous advocacy and efforts to expand language access for guided tours of the U.S. Capitol.
September 25, 2019
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September 24, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) issued the following statement after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the beginning of a formal impeachment inquiry.
"The American people deserve the truth, and the President deserves the consequences of his actions. President Trump pressured a foreign government to investigate his domestic political rival. I believe this is yet another impeachable offense. President Trump betrayed his oath to the American people.
September 20, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) joined dozens of youth activists on Capitol Hill to help announce legislation supporting the teaching of climate change in schools.
"The magnitude of climate change will continue to grow and challenge how we live," said Meng. "That is why it is imperative that we bring the issue into our schools. Our kids are our future scientists, engineers, teachers, and innovators who will guide our nation.
September 16, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, announced today that she sent a letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Kevin McAleenan to demand answers on the appalling treatment of children at the border, including the deprivation of menstrual hygiene products for detained girls.
The letter comes in response to a lawsuit filed by 19 states and the District of Columbia about the Department of Homeland Security's treatment of migrant children in its custody.
September 15, 2019
Queens, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), issued the following statement to celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15.
September 12, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that she secured several provisions that advance the wellbeing and safety of women and children in U.S. foreign policy programs. These items were included in a key spending bill that recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives.
September 12, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced today that she secured several provisions to strengthen efforts related to gun safety. The measures were included in fiscal year 2020 spending bills that recently passed the House of Representatives.
September 4, 2019
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today issued the following statement on the recommendation to eliminate gifted and talented programs in New York City public schools.
"Gifted and talented programs provide students with rigorous and challenging curriculums that help them reach their full potential in the classroom. We should not do away with them.
September 4, 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Committee who has championed issues in Congress that seek to improve the lives of families, announced today that she secured several provisions to strengthen the safety of moms and children. The measures were included across several fiscal year 2020 spending packages that recently passed the House of Representatives.