113th Congress
February 11, 2014
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that her next “Congress on Your Corner” event will be next Tuesday, February 18th in Glendale, Queens.
February 3, 2014
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) has received a 100+ percent rating from the Humane Society of the United States, the nation's leading animal rights organization.
Meng was awarded the top score in the group's annual Humane Scorecard which is used to rate Members of Congress on animal welfare issues. She was one of only 25 Members of Congress to receive a 100+.
House App Contest
January 29, 2014
After hearing concerns from parents and their elected representatives in Community School District 26, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) has agreed to allow all elementary students currently matriculated in the Gifted & Talented (G&T) programs to transition to G&T programs at their local middle schools after fifth grade graduation.
January 28, 2014
Excitement continues to build around the Super Bowl coming to the New York area. The game at MetLife Stadium will be a boon for local businesses, with approximately $550 million expected to flow into the region's economy.
Unfortunately, there is also a dark side to the event.
Unfortunately, there is also a dark side to the event.
January 24, 2014
Every week, I receive hundreds of phone calls, e-mails and letters from my constituents. It's one of my highest priorities to respond to every single one of them. Unfortunately, the House of Representatives is experiencing technical difficulties with a third-party spam program that blocks me and other Members of Congress from responding to certain e-mail addresses.
January 16, 2014
Funding helps reduce harmful diesel emissions Money allocated in Omnibus Appropriations Bill after Members called for the funding last spring
January 13, 2014
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January 8, 2014
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today marked the 50th anniversary of the war on poverty by speaking out on the need to expand economic opportunities and renew unemployment insurance. The following are the remarks she delivered last this afternoon on the Floor of the House:
"Mr Speaker, I come before you today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the war on poverty.
December 20, 2013
Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) is pushing legislation that would stop stores from selling expired baby formula.
Meng told The Hill she is talking with both Democratic and Republican lawmakers on her bill to keep outdated formula off the shelves. The freshman Democrat has called her legislation "a no-brainer" and is stunned that it's necessary.