Grace Meng

I was shocked to learn that parents who unknowingly bought these expired formula reported their infants being so violently sick.

Protecting women and children from harmful chemicals is one of my top priorities. That is why, I introduced a package of bills to ensure safeguards are in place to bolster consumer confidence that the products they purchase are safe for…

Furthermore, aviation noise is a critical issue that impacts my district in Queens. That is why, as the founding member and former co-chair of the Quiet Skies Caucus, I introduced H.R. 3001, the Quiet Communities Act.

H.R. 2267, the Infant Formula Act, would prohibit the sale of expired baby formula.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you, Director, for being here today. First, I want to express my appreciation for CRS and the team you have in our home State of New York.

I would say directly to the election of Congresswoman Grace Meng.

that led directly--I would say directly to the election of Congresswoman Grace Meng.

My amendment adds language that recognizes the fundamental link between climate change and food security, as recognized in the Paris Agreement. The administration's plan to leave the Paris Agreement is a betrayal of America's global…

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 7, after line 5, insert the following paragraph: (9) The Paris Agreement recognizes ``the fundamental…

No girl--no one--should have to choose between their dignity or their education.

As Members of Congress, we should ensure that women and girls have access to safe, quality and affordable feminine hygiene products, however--and wherever--we can.

Thank you for this opportunity to discuss H.R. 2403, the Menstrual Hygiene Products in Federal Buildings Act.

It is time that our government finally walks the walk and sets an example by providing free menstrual hygiene products in all federal buildings.

Access to safe, affordable menstrual hygiene products is a basic need and a health care right for 51 percent of the U.S. population. It is a human right.

How will FEMA ensure the safety of Americans in not compromised as a result of this decrease in funding?

My amendment would ensure that cultural competency training is included in trauma screening trainings provided to correctional officers and each Bureau of Prisons employee, including instructors and healthcare professionals. Estimates…

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 145, line 21, insert after ``training'' the following: ``, including cultural competency training,''…

I appreciate the gentleman's comments. Again, only 37 percent of pregnant inmates utilize these programs. I think that it is very common sense to make sure that more people are aware of these programs, both staff employees and those who…

This amendment would ensure that our Federal prison develops tools to communicate parenting program availability and eligibility criteria to each employee of the Bureau of Prisons and each pregnant incarcerated woman so that each of these…

My amendment would ensure that incarcerated, pregnant prisoners who are primary caretaker parents and who have limited English proficiency will have access to parenting classes. Mr. Chair, we know that at the end of 2016 there were over…

As the designee of the gentlewoman from New Hampshire (Ms. Kuster), 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 171, insert after line 2 the…

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 145, line 19, insert after ``parent'' the following: ``, and such classes shall be made available to…

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 153, line 25, strike ``and'' at the end. Page 153, after line 25, insert the following (and…

We just want to make sure that no one is denied the chance to bond with their newborn or child simply because they don't speak the language. This amendment ensures compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits…

He is a public official who should be held accountable for his dereliction of duty.