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Grace Meng

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Grace Meng is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 6th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she made history as the first Asian American woman elected to Congress. Throughout her tenure, Meng has focused on various issues, including education, healthcare, and public media funding. She has been an advocate for local stations and has expressed concerns about the impact of federal funding cuts on public media infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2016

Mr. Chairman, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 55, after line 11, add the following new section: SEC. 111. PUBLIC HOUSING HEATING…

Congressional Record · 2016-02-02
Jan 13, 2016

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Korean American Day, a day that commemorates the first Korean immigrants to arrive in the United States on January 13, 1903. On that day, the S.S. Gaelic brought 56 men, 21 women, and 25 children…

Congressional Record · 2016-01-13
Jan 11, 2016

Madam Speaker, I rise today to express strong support for H.R. 3231, the Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015. Madam Speaker, internships are increasingly considered a resume necessity for entry-level positions in both the public and…

Congressional Record · 2016-01-11
Jan 10, 2016

Expanding trade opportunities is a big deal for companies of all sizes, but especially for small business.

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Dec 2, 2015

Mr. Chair, I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill, add the following: TITLE__--OTHER MATTERS SEC. ____. MODERNIZATION OF…

Congressional Record · 2015-12-02
Dec 2, 2015

Mr. Chair, this bipartisan amendment is simple. It seeks to strike the term ``Oriental'' from Federal law in the last two remaining instances it is used to refer to a person within the Federal law. I thank my colleague and my friend…

Congressional Record · 2015-12-02
Nov 18, 2015

Small businesses play a critical role in the American economy.

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Nov 18, 2015

We would also like to commend Representatives Bost and Meng for introducing H.R. 3714, to modernize small business size standards for farmers and ranchers.

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Nov 4, 2015

Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Meng). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 17 Offered by Mr. Russell The Acting CHAIR…

Congressional Record · 2015-11-04
Nov 4, 2015

Mr. Chair, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. DeFazio). Mr. DeFAZIO. I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the fact that the chairman does not oppose and that the committee of jurisdiction does…

Congressional Record · 2015-11-04

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