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Meng Calls on Homeland Security Secretary to End Use of Privately Operated Prisons
August 18, 2016
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Congresswoman sends letter to Jeh Johnson hours after Justice Department said it will stop using private prison facilities
Meng Statement on Killing of Imam and His Assistant in Queens
August 14, 2016
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement on yesterday’s killing of Imam Maulama Akonjee and his assistant Thara Uddin:

Meng, Joined by Crowley, Addabbo and Markey, Send Letter to NYC Comptroller Urging Him to Reject Proposed Homeless Shelter in Maspeth, Queens
August 12, 2016
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Today, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), joined by Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley (D-Queens), State Senator Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) and Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (D-Queens), sent a letter to New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer urging him to reject the proposed homeless shelter in Maspeth, Queens.

Meng-Engel Measure to Protect Public Housing Residents from Insufficient Heat Signed into Law by President Obama
August 5, 2016
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Congress Members introduced the provision in response to concerns of insufficient heat at some New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) buildings
Meng Announces Signing of New Lease for Kew Gardens Post Office
August 4, 2016
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Congresswoman had asked Postal Service about the future of the facility after area residents expressed concern that the lease may not be renewed
Meng Introduces Package of Bills to Make Feminine Hygiene Products More Safe, Accessible, and Affordable to Women
July 26, 2016
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Measures would create tax credit, ingredient labels for feminine hygiene items, and establish regulation requiring certain employers to provide free feminine hygiene products to employees
House Passes Meng Legislation to More than Triple Federal Funding for Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center
July 15, 2016
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Congresswoman’s measure adds $300,000 to facility’s budget
Meng Hails Mayor de Blasio's Signing of Legislation to Increase Access to Feminine Hygiene Products
July 13, 2016
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today hailed New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s signing of three bills that will increase access to feminine hygiene products for New York City public school students, shelter residents and inmates.

Meng Criticizes Passage of FAA Reauthorization Act for Not Including Provisions to Combat Airplane Noise
July 13, 2016
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Congresswoman also expresses disappointment with closed process and the inability of House members to offer amendments
Meng-Murphy Legislation to Increase Funding for Small Business Development Centers Passed by House
July 8, 2016
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Legislation sponsored by U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Patrick Murphy (D-FL) to increase funding for Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) – which provide critical assistance to small businesses – was passed last night by the House of Representatives.