113th Congress

Meng Sends Letter Opposing Proposed Homeless Shelter in Glendale
December 12, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today reaffirmed her opposition to the planned homeless shelter in Glendale, Queens.
In a letter prepared for today's city hearing on the plan, Meng reiterated that the Cooper Avenue site, presently a vacant factory, is an inappropriate location for such a facility.
U.S. Reps Attempt to Quash Caller ID Scam Known as "Spoofing"
December 6, 2013
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Practice widely used by scammers and unscrupulous telemarketers
 
U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Joe Barton (R-TX) and Leonard Lance (R-NJ) introduced legislation today that would reduce the number of fraudulent phone calls and texts that millions of Americans constantly receive.
Rep. Grace Meng Issued the Following Statement on the Death of Nelson Mandela
December 5, 2013
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U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) this evening issued the following statement on the death of Nelson Mandela:
"It is with great sadness that I learn about the death of Nelson Mandela.
Nelson Mandela is a hero for delivering freedom to millions of South Africans. But his greatest legacy will be what he did next.
Meng Calls on Postal Service to Restore Deteriorating Appearance of Flushing Post Office
December 5, 2013
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U.S. Rep.
Meng Blasts SEC for Not Requiring Corporations to Disclose Political Spending to Shareholders
December 4, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today blasted the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for removing a plan from its rulemaking agenda that would have required corporations to disclose their political spending to shareholders. Meng is the sponsor of legislation, the Corporate Politics Transparency Act (H.R.
Meng Resumes Regular Activities After Robbery
November 20, 2013
Press Release

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) announced today that she has resumed regular activities after being robbed last night near Capitol Hill.

Typhoon Haiyan Relief Information
November 19, 2013
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For information on Typhoon Haiyan and how to get involved in recovery and relief efforts refer to the links below:

https://www.state.gov/p/eap/ci/rp/typhoon/index.htm

Meng Expresses Condolences Over Death of Former Cypriot President Glafcos Clerides
November 18, 2013
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U.S. Rep.
Meng Among Bipartisan Representatives Urging Senate Vote on Iran Sanctions
November 14, 2013
Press Release
63 Bipartisan House Members seek Iran sanctions vote in Senate Democrats and Republicans urge Senate leaders to tighten sanctions against the Islamic Republic
After Calling for its Formation, Reps. Meng and Israel, Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand Commend Creation of Airplane Noise Community Roundtable
November 14, 2013
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Washington, D.C.— Today, Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Steve Israel (D-NY) and Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced that their work to form an airplane noise community roundtable has paid off with the announcement by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo that he has directed the Port Authority to form this roundtable and conduct noise studies.