Mr. Speaker, on rollcall Nos. 592 and 593, had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' ____________________
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.
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