Congresswoman Grace Meng
banner
meng.house.gov
Congresswoman Grace Meng
@meng.house.gov
Representing NY's 6th Congressional District - Parts of West, Central and Northeast Queens.

For specific questions or concerns, please contact my office.
Deeply saddened to learn that two National Guardsmen were shot near the White House this afternoon. As we continue to learn more, my thoughts are with their families and loved ones.

This senseless violence has no place in our country. Everyone responsible must be held accountable.
2 West Virginia National Guard members shot near the White House
Gov. Patrick Morrisey gave conflicting accounts of their conditions. President Trump, who was in Florida, said a suspect was also severely wounded.
www.ms.now
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 PM
The US is already facing a health care workforce shortage. This Administration’s move to strip nursing of its professional degree status would make nursing school even more unaffordable and out of reach for American students.

This could be devastating to our health care system and patients.
Nursing is not a 'professional degree' amidst student loan changes
Nursing isn't considering a professional degree for the purposes of student loans. Will this impact the industry?
www.usatoday.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I'm glad to see that these baseless charges against AG James were dropped.

This is a major victory for the Rule of Law and the American people.
Justice Dept. weighs appeal options after judge tosses Comey, James cases
The decision disqualifying Lindsey Halligan as interim U.S. attorney sets back President Donald Trump’s efforts to use the Justice Department to target perceived rivals.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
E-Waste & Textiles Recycling Event: 12/7

I'm hosting an E-Waste, Textiles, & Paint Recycling Event on Sunday, December 7, 10:00am - 2:00pm, at Cunningham Park!
Bring your old electronics, clothing, towels, interior & exterior paint, and more.

Details👇
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Home energy bills are already too high & New Yorkers rely on the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to get through the cold winter months.

The shutdown is over & the Administration must release these funds. No delays, no excuses!
Hochul calls on Trump administration to release $400M for heating assistance
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) provides utility discounts to more than 1 million New York households.
spectrumlocalnews.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:46 AM
A wonderful day spent celebrating an early Thanksgiving with Woodside On The Move! A special thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers who joined us this afternoon.
November 23, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Turkey Giveaway: 11/22

Proud to partner with AM Larinda C. Hooks to host our annual turkey giveaway TOMORROW at the Former Chase Bank (57-02 99th St, Corona, NY 11368)! Starting at 2:00pm, turkeys will be provided at no cost, first-come, first served.

Details👇
November 22, 2025 at 2:53 AM
The Administration is backing off plans to kick thousands of seniors off their disability benefits.

Americans said it loud and clear: hands off our Social Security.

Social Security is a lifeline for millions of families & I won't stop fighting for it.
Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits after uproar
The policy would have fundamentally altered who qualifies for the two federal disability programs by eliminating or limiting a person’s age as a factor to consider.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
These are the same contraceptives used by millions of women & girls in the US.

This Administration is trying to incinerate them. Now, we’re learning up to 20 more trucks of supplies may be unusable because they were mishandled.

This is unacceptable & a threat to reproductive freedom everywhere.
A stock of U.S.-bought birth control, meant for sub-Saharan Africa, goes bad in Belgium
Millions of dollars worth of contraceptives have been stored in Belgium since the U.S. froze foreign aid. A local official says some products were stored improperly and are largely unusable.
www.npr.org
November 21, 2025 at 2:47 PM
This is dangerous & disturbing.

I intro'd my ICE Badge Visibility Act – which requires agents to show their badges & affiliations, like many law enforcement agencies already do, to keep community members safe & ensure accountability.

Transparency like this is essential to protect our communities.
Jilted NYPD sergeant arrested for posing as ICE agent, ordering woman he met online report to immigration
The indictment alleges Sgt. Atickul Islam claimed to be the New York field office director for ICE when he contacted the victim on March 29.
www.nydailynews.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Millions of Americans are experiencing period poverty – especially as every day costs continue to rise.

Regulations shouldn’t stand in the way of nonprofits and organizations donating pads and tampons.
MENG AND MALOY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO MENSTRUAL PRODUCTS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Celeste Maloy (R-UT) today, introduced the Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act – a bipartisan bill addressing period poverty in American communiti...
meng.house.gov
November 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
In October we saw the worst layoffs since 2003.

Scrapping the jobs report won’t change the reality for Americans who lost their livelihoods.
Labor Department confirms cancellation of October jobs report
The move was largely anticipated as federal workers were unable to conduct a key household survey due to the government shutdown.
www.politico.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Disgusting and dangerous rhetoric coming right from the President.

The same kind of threats aimed at Vice President Pence on January 6th.

This year alone, our country has already endured a wave of political violence. These words put every elected official at risk.
November 20, 2025 at 4:35 PM
I stood with survivors of Jeffery Epstein and his associates as we learned that the Senate passed our bill to release the files.

The House has spoken. The Senate has spoken. The American people have spoken.

The Administration must release all of the files.
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Energy prices have increased by 11% since the President took office.

Between rising health care and grocery bills, families in Queens can't afford this.

While the White House is busy hanging gold sconces, Americans are pinching pennies to make ends meet.
New analysis shows more US consumers are falling behind on their utility bills
A new analysis of consumer data shows that more people in the United States are falling behind on their utility bills
abcnews.go.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
It was great to meet with Local #3 IBEW members from Queens on Capitol Hill to discuss the Tax Fairness for Workers Act — which restores critical tax deductions for union members.

Unions strengthen our community. I'm always proud to stand with IBEW members✊
November 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I’m back in DC for the first full week of votes in the House since September & I'm glad my GOP colleagues have finally joined us.
November 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
I voted YES. The American people deserve to know the truth.
Congress to send bill to Trump to force disclosure of Jeffrey Epstein files
The House overcame a months-long impasse, and the Senate quickly dispatched with the issue.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I visited Bayside Senior Center to connect with local seniors, share updates now that the government has reopened, & talk about what matters most right now—making essentials like health care & groceries more affordable.

Proud to keep fighting for a better quality of life for every senior in Queens!
November 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Thanksgiving essentials are more expensive this year—turkey prices have surged 40%.

SNAP benefits are delayed, families are behind on paychecks, and every day costs are continuing to rise.

The President promised to lower costs on day one, but my Queens community has yet to see that relief.
Americans could see a big sticker shock for Thanksgiving turkeys this year
Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago.
www.npr.org
November 18, 2025 at 2:27 PM
My thoughts are with NYPD Officer Sharjeel Waris as he recovers after being injured in the line of duty.

Officers like him—and all who responded in Brownsville today—risk their lives to protect us from gun violence. I'm grateful for their service and the sacrifices they make to keep us safe.
NYPD cop shot, wounded in face by gunman who just murdered neighbor
Officer Sharjeel Waris, 25, was guarding evidence in the vestibule when the killer suddenly opened his apartment door and fired a shotgun.
www.nydailynews.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage is happening now through January 15th. Millions depend on ACA coverage. If Congress doesn’t act to extend enhanced subsidies, many families could see their premiums double or more next year. (1/2)
Health care tax credits are set to expire, raising costs for millions. Here's what to know.
An extension of enhanced ACA tax credits appears unlikely, experts say, leaving millions of Americans facing potentially higher health plan costs in 2026.
www.cbsnews.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
REMINDER: If Congress doesn’t extend health insurance tax credits, Queens families could see their premiums double or increase by thousands of dollars next year.
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Democrats AND Republicans know Americans want to know the truth behind the Epstein files. That's why 218 of us are forcing the House to vote on it.

Release the files for the American people.
Latest Epstein files knock White House on its heels
The latest revelations stand to further fracture a party that already splintered once this year over the so-called Epstein files — during a much less politically fraught moment.
www.politico.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Pasta is a household staple, but 107% tariffs on your favorite brands could double the price of your go-to dinner.

Families are already struggling to make ends meet & the Administration is only making the basics unaffordable.
Italian pasta exports to the U.S. could be 'virtually wiped out' by proposed 107% tariffs
The Commerce Department stressed, though, that a decision about the duties was not a "final determination."
www.nbcnews.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:33 PM