113th Congress
July 12, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), a member of the House Small Business Committee, announced today that she will hold a summit for small business owners in Queens. The event is scheduled to take place on Monday, July 15th from 2-4 p.m. on the lower level of the Flushing Library at 41-17 Main Street in Flushing.
July 11, 2013
Federal Aviation Administration officials agreed to set up a roundtable with community residents to address new flight patterns that have cause an increase in noise around Flushing, Bayside and Whitestone.
Read more: https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/faa-agrees-meet-northeast-queens-leaders-plan-noise-article-1.1396002
Read more: https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/queens/faa-agrees-meet-northeast-queens-leaders-plan-noise-article-1.1396002
July 11, 2013
Congresswoman pushes measure to remedy fallout from Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision
July 10, 2013
Measure scheduled to be brought to the House floor on Thursday;
Legislation fails to include critical food assistance programs
July 2, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, today issued the following statement on the Egyptian military's ultimatum to Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi. Egypt's military announced yesterday that it would step in if President Morsi did not resolve the country's political crisis within 48 hours.
June 28, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today blasted House Republican leaders for allowing interest rates to double on student loans.
As of July 1, the rates for Stafford loans – the most popular funding for college students – will soar from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent, making it harder for students and middle-class families to afford higher education.
The Republican leadership in the House had the opportunity to prevent the increase but GOP leaders failed to act before they adjourned the House this afternoon until July 8th.
June 28, 2013
Congresswoman also criticizes House Republicans for their piecemeal approach to immigration reform
June 26, 2013
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June 26, 2013
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision on the Voting Rights Act:
"The Supreme Court’s decision is extremely disappointing. It guts the Voting Rights Act and sets back decades of progress.
The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important pieces of legislation ever enacted into law.
June 19, 2013
Executive from Long Island City startup travels to D.C. to illustrate exceptional work of Queens businesses