113th Congress

Meng Works to Secure Visas for Family of Pedestrian Killed by Car in Elmhurst, Queens
November 13, 2013
Press Release
Congresswoman seeks to intervene with U.S. Consulate in China
Meng Issues Statement on Devastating Typhoon in the Philippines
November 12, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Rep.
Meng And Israel Urge Port Authority To Soundproof Schools In Queens Impacted By Increased Airplane Noise
October 30, 2013
Press Release

U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and Steve Israel (D-Huntington) today called on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to look into soundproofing schools in northeast Queens in order to prevent constant interruptions due to airplane noise created by new flight patterns and procedures over the area.

Meng and Polis Introduce Legislation to Improve Quality of Early Childhood Education in America
October 29, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-Queens) and Jared Polis (D-CO) introduced legislation today that would improve the quality of early childhood education in America.
Meng To Hold Forum On Health Care Law And New Health Insurance Exchange
October 28, 2013
Press Release

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), in conjunction with health professionals and local elected officials, will host a forum on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the new health insurance exchange so that Queens residents can learn about the changes to the nation’s healthcare system and how they can obtain coverage.

Meng Legislation to Help End Massive Backlog of Veterans Disability Claims Passed by House
October 28, 2013
Press Release
Tonight, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S. Rep.
Meng Issues Statement On Flushing LIRR Station Improvements
October 28, 2013
Press Release

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) today issued the following statement at the LIRR’s town hall meeting on improvements to the Flushing LIRR station. While Meng was unable to attend the forum, since the House is in session this evening, a member of her staff read it aloud during the event. Meng has long advocated for upgrades to the facility.

Meng Issues Statement on Reopening of the Federal Government - Raising of the Debt Ceiling
October 16, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) tonight issued the following statement on the reopening of the federal government and raising of the debt ceiling:
“It is long overdue, but the federal government is open and the debt ceiling is raised.
Congresswoman Meng Joins Queens-NYC Residents at D.C. Immigration Rally
October 9, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) joined Queens and New York City residents in marching at Tuesday’s immigration rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
We're Open to Help You
October 1, 2013
Press Release
U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) announced today that despite the shutdown of the federal government, her offices will remain open.
“With the government closed down, constituents will rely on us more than ever, and my staff and I will continue to be there for them during what will likely be a challenging time for our community and country,” said Meng.