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.
May 14, 2015
Madam Speaker, I am pleased to be a lead cosponsor of the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act. This legislation will broaden financial sector sanctions against Hezbollah, compel other critical designations against it, and…
Apr 21, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my deep concern for women around the world who are targeted victims of violence. It is estimated that 1 out of every 3 women around the world will be beaten, coerced into sex, or otherwise abused in her…
Apr 13, 2015
I am deeply concerned about the possibility of a large humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
Apr 13, 2015
These actions were troubling because of the Houthis' illegal usurpation of power and their immediate dissolving of the Yemeni Parliament.
Mar 24, 2015
Congresswoman Grace Meng is leading a letter of this subcommittee--to this subcommittee and requesting that not less than $55 million be used to combat wildlife trafficking.
Mar 3, 2015
This deal gives Mr. Fridman the assets to launch a new oil company with assets throughout Europe.
Mar 3, 2015
Should we consider broadening the law to allow for vesting of frozen Ukrainian assets?
Feb 26, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I rise today urge my colleagues to pass a Department of Homeland Security funding bill without political strings attached. This funding is especially relevant to us New Yorkers who, unfortunately, understand too well the…
Jan 12, 2015
Thank you to the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker. Governor Mario Cuomo's legacy is important for all of us to remember here in Congress. Although the late Governor Cuomo is most well known nationally as an eloquent orator and bastion…
Sep 17, 2014
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce my colleagues to Father Joseph T. Holcomb, the guest chaplain today. Father Holcomb serves St. Andrew Avellino Roman Catholic Church in Queens, New York. A native New Yorker, Father Holcomb attended…
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