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@RepGraceMeng

Representing NY's 6th Congressional District - Parts of West, Central and Northeast Queens. For specific questions or concerns, please contact my office.

Joined December 2012

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  1. Mar 8

    comes to Capitol Hill! Great talking with actor about my work to strengthen . He interviewed me yesterday for a new civic engagement media site that he’ll soon be launching.

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  2. Mar 8

    Today & every day, we honor the women who have come before us, & we fight for the women who will come after us. They are leaders, trailblazers, artists, politicians, and caregivers. Our fight for equality continues.

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  3. Mar 7

    Spoke on the House floor this afternoon calling for passage of the amendment I introduced with that would lower the age to 16. Our measure is part of . Time to ensure that the voices of our country’s young people are heard at the ballot box!

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  4. Mar 5

    I’m committed to making sure we empower young people to build our future together. Giving them the power to vote will help build a more equitable and just future. I urge my colleagues to include the Meng/Pressley amendment to lower the voting age to 16 in ! 2/2

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  5. Mar 5

    Tonight I’m testifying before to argue why it is important to lower the voting age to 16 with ! Our young people can work and pay taxes. Let’s also make sure they can make their voices heard by voting in all elections. 1/2

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  6. Mar 5

    Wonderful time visiting local schools this week and last week. Took part in Career Day today at M.S. 158 and read Dr. Seuss books to students at P.S. 162 on Friday during celebration of Dr. Seuss Day. Both schools are located in .

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  7. Mar 5

    AAPI women work over 2 extra months to earn what a Caucasian male earns in a year. Disaggregated data shows that SE Asian & Pacific Islander women have some of the highest wage gaps. Let’s close the wage gap & pass the Paycheck Fairness Act.

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  8. Mar 1

    Disgusted over the reported treatment of Adnan Asif Parveen. Despite having a legal work permit, Mr. Parveen–who is a –was detained by CBP officers & given only pork to eat. Urging Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen to investigate.

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  9. Mar 1

    Good meeting with Queens College President and Chancellor-designate Félix Matos Rodríguez. Discussed Queens College’s STEM education program and other issues affecting students. Also wished him a happy birthday which is today.

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  10. Mar 1

    These laborers worked under extremely dangerous & challenging conditions to help construct the railroad, which connected the US from coast-to-coast. Honoring the sacrifices they made for our nation is long overdue. Time to finally pay tribute to their legacy & contributions. 2/2

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  11. Mar 1

    Introduced a resolution seeking Congressional recognition of the nearly 12,000 immigrant laborers who helped build America’s . This year–May 10, 2019–will mark the 150th anniversary of the ’s completion. 1/2

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  12. Feb 28

    Proud to have voted for which would require background checks on all firearm sales, and which would extend the background review period from 3 days to 10 days. The Senate must now pass these bills as well. 2/2

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  13. Feb 28

    When Democrats took control of the House last month, we vowed to take action on legislation. Today and yesterday, we did just that. 1/2

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  14. Feb 27

    Orgullosa de copatrocinar la resolución del apoyando las metas e ideales del Mes del Patrimonio . Estoy contenta por conmemorar los logros de los dominicanos estadounidenses y todo lo que la comunidad dominicana ha contribuido a nuestra nación.

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  15. Feb 27

    The just released its 2018 Environmental Scorecard and I’m proud to have received a 100% perfect score. Will keep up the fight for clean air, clean water, reducing climate change and other initiatives that protect and preserve the .

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  16. Feb 27

    The legislation is named after the late Congressman Mark Takai, a veteran of the U.S. Army and Hawaii Army National Guard, who passed away in 2016. He originally introduced the bill in the 114th Congress.

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  17. Feb 27

    Partnering w/ , in reintroducing legislation that would bring critical health care benefits to who were exposed to harmful radiation when they cleaned up nuclear testing sites in on the .

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  18. Feb 26

    I’ve sent a letter to the head of the calling for an investigation into ’s collection of personal health data from smartphone users. This is an egregious violation of privacy that must be stopped immediately.

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  19. Feb 26

    Important special election in NYC today. City residents will select a new public advocate. Please be sure to get out and vote to make your voice heard. For questions about where to cast your ballot, go to . Polling sites are open until 9 p.m.

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  20. Feb 25

    Proud to be honored by the Alliance of Bukharian Americans and Beth Gavriel Community Center during the inaugural appreciation breakfast they held in . Proud to represent such a vibrant and dynamic American community here in .

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