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Pending vote119-hr-5340
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
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118-hr-6918·Consistent
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
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What they said
Apr 29, 2026
The representatives introduced legislation to nullify the Trump Administration's expanded Global Gag Rule, which restricts U.S. foreign aid to organizations that provide, promote, or discuss abortion services or serve LGBTQ+ communities. They argue the expansion harms vulnerable populations and undermines the effectiveness of American foreign aid.
The statement opposes restrictions on foreign aid to organizations that provide abortion services or discuss abortion; the bill protects state funding for pregnancy centers that support 'protecting the life of the mother and the unborn child.' These represent opposing positions on abortion policy. The rep voted NO on a bill that shields anti-abortion pregnancy centers from federal scrutiny, consistent with the stated opposition to abortion-restricting policies in foreign aid.
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The government should provide healthcare for everyone.
“Grace is a founding member of the Medicare for All Congressional Caucus and is a proud original cosponsor of the Medicare for All Act of 2019.”
A national law should protect access to abortion in every state.
“In a moment where our freedom to access reproductive care, from abortion to contraception to in vitro fertilization (IVF), is under attack, Grace is a strong advocate for our rights.”
Access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other fertility treatments should be protected by federal law.
“In a moment where our freedom to access reproductive care, from abortion to contraception to in vitro fertilization (IVF), is under attack, Grace is a strong advocate for our rights.”
Access to contraception should be guaranteed by federal law in all states (Right to Contraception Act).
“In a moment where our freedom to access reproductive care, from abortion to contraception to in vitro fertilization (IVF), is under attack, Grace is a strong advocate for our rights.”
The federal government should require employers to provide paid family and medical leave.
“Grace is also a strong supporter of paid leave and access to affordable child care, because no one should have to choose between their job and their family.”
Federal labor law should make it easier for workers to form unions (PRO Act-style reforms).
“cosponsors legislation to expand worker protections, making it easier to join a union and collectively bargain for better wages and working conditions.”
Passage votes where Grace Meng broke ranks with ≥75% of Democrats. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.
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Cross-aisle votes
118-hr-7217·Feb 6, 2024·78% of D voted NO
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
AS TRUMP CRATERS ECONOMY, MENG AND DUCKWORTH REINTRODUCE RESOLUTION TO EMPOWER MOTHERS IN THE WORKFORCE
Position: The release supports a bicameral resolution promoting mothers' workforce participation through investments in childcare, the child tax credit, SNAP, a higher minimum wage, and paid leave, and criticizes Republican tax cuts and recent Administration policies affecting families.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Donald Trump’s reckless policies continue to crater our economy and leave families behind, U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reintroduced the Mom Economy Resolution to promote and empower mothers in the workforce across the nation. While the Trump Administration cuts critical lifelines that so many depend on and offer nothing to support Americans struggling to get by, the lawmakers’ bicameral resolution lays out a plan to support moms who enter and stay in the workplace through investments in childcare, the child tax credit, SNAP, increasing the minimum wage and paid leave. The legislation also includes additional provisions seeking to assist LGBTQ+ mothers and maternal care/family planning resources.
“Moms are the backbone of our economy, but too often, the economy doesn’t work for them,” said Congresswoman Meng. "Women still earn just 84 cents for every dollar earned by men, even as so many are bringing home half—or all—of their family’s income. That has to change. I’m proud to introduce the Mom Economy Resolution with Senator Duckworth, which builds on my Marshall Plan for Moms, to recognize the burdens working moms face and renew the call for paid leave, affordable childcare, and the support families need to thrive.”
“Costs are climbing, childcare is more expensive and too many moms are feeling left behind by an Administration that promised to help,” said Senator Duckworth. “If we want to build a stronger economy, it’s past time we stop treating moms’ time as both expendable and endless. Our resolution recognizes the urgent need to invest in moms and make it easier for them to succeed in our workforce by advancing policies like universal child are, paid leave and beyond. Republicans in Congress must stop prioritizing harmful tax cuts that only benefit the ultra-wealthy and start working with Democrats to pass meaningful legislation that meets the needs of mothers across the country.”
"The childcare crisis isn't a mom problem, it's a $172 billion economic problem, and mothers have been absorbing the cost alone for too long ” said Reshma Saujani, founder and CEO of Moms First. "I'm grateful to Congresswoman Meng and Senator Duckworth for their leadership. When we invest in paid leave and affordable childcare, we're not just helping moms — we're growing the economy."
“The Mom Economy Resolution offers solutions to many of the devastating challenges moms and families are facing as our country’s care and affordability crises deepen,” said MomsRising Together Executive Director Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner. “It makes a powerful case for the measures that will open avenues for moms, families, small businesses, and our economy to thrive, including fair wages; affordable child care and health care, including maternal and reproductive care; improved access to nutritious food; paid family and medical leave; a permanent expansion of the Child Tax Credit; and a higher minimum wage. This is a finger-on-the-pulse Resolution and America’s moms are deeply grateful to Rep. Grace Meng for leading on it and championing the initiatives we urgently need.”
“The Mom Economy Resolution highlights an essential, and often forgotten, principle that mothers, who face a persistent gender wage gap, are critical to our nation's workforce and economy,” said Dr. Jamila K. Taylor, president and CEO of the Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR). “IWPR is proud to support this resolution that recognizes the crucial role mothers, especially mothers of color, play in their families’ economic security. By investing in care infrastructure, expanding inclusive tax credits, and improving workplace supports, we can strengthen families and the economy. The childcare crisis isn't a mom problem, it's a $172 billion economic problem, and mothers have been absorbing the cost alone for too long. I'm grateful to Congresswoman Meng and Senator Duckworth for their leadership. When we invest in paid leave and affordable childcare, we're not just helping moms — we're growing the economy.”
Supported by MomsRising Together the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, Moms First, National Partnership for Women and Families, A Better Balance, and National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum, this resolution comes at a time where the labor force has 20% fewer women in it than men, while at least four out of every ten women report having experienced gender discrimination at work. Moreover, the median earnings for women who work full-time is 84 cents and part-time 78 cents, for every dollar paid to men. The rate of the wage gap is even higher for Black women, Latinas, Native women and other communities of Asian American and Pacific Islander women.
Along with Meng, the legislation is cosponsored in the House by U.S Representatives Yvette Clarke (D-NY), Judy Chu (D-CA), and Frederica Wilson (D-FL). Along with Duckworth, the legislation is cosponsored in the Senate by U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR).
Meng has long been a leading advocate for policies that strengthen working families—supporting affordable childcare, paid leave, paid sick days, and family-friendly workplaces. Meng is a cosponsor of the Child Care for Working Families Act, comprehensive legislation to expand the supply and quality of childcare while lowering costs for families. She also reintroduced the Honoring Family-Friendly Workplaces Act, which would encourage employers to adopt policies such as paid family leave, paid sick days, child care subsidies, flexible work arrangements, and support for pregnant and postpartum workers.
A copy of the resolution can be found here.
MENG STATEMENT ON THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S ADDITIONAL $31 MILLION IN AID TO NEPAL AND TIBET
Position: The release criticizes the initial U.S. response to Nepal and Tibet flooding as slow and inadequate, and supports increased humanitarian aid and rescue support, welcoming the administration's additional $31 million in assistance while calling it far below what affected communities need.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) today released the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s decision to provide an additional $31 million in humanitarian assistance to Nepal and Tibet following the deadly flooding on August 26:
“After devastating floods struck Nepal and Tibet, the United States initially sent only one advisor and $500,000 in assistance. Trump Administration officials themselves acknowledged that the U.S. response was ‘slow.’
After I pressed Administration officials during an Appropriations Committee hearing to increase aid and strengthen rescue support, the Administration is now delivering a total of $36 million in humanitarian assistance. While this remains far below what affected communities need, it is a significant improvement over the Administration’s original response.
As families continue searching for loved ones and communities begin the difficult work of recovery, I will continue standing with Nepali and Tibetan communities in Queens and advocating for the robust assistance they need to rebuild.”
MENG INTRODUCES THE STAMPS FOR STAYING CONNECTED ACT
Position: Introduces legislation to authorize the Federal Bureau of Prisons to provide up to five stamps per week for general correspondence to incarcerated individuals who lack sufficient commissary funds, in addition to the existing legal-mail postage.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) introduced the Stamps for Staying Connected Act (H.R.10129), a bill that provides postage to incarcerated individuals who cannot afford it.
This legislation would authorize the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to provide postage for general correspondence to incarcerated individuals who lack sufficient funds in their commissary accounts. While the BOP already provides postage for legal-related mail, this measure would codify that policy and extend it to personal correspondence by providing up to five stamps per week for general mail, in addition to the five stamps currently available for legal-related mail.
Federal prisons currently require individuals to use funds from their commissary accounts to purchase postage. But many incarcerated people have little or no money available. Federal prison jobs can pay as little as 12 cents per hour, meaning it can take several hours of work to earn enough to purchase a single stamp.
“People who are incarcerated rely on mail to stay connected with their families and loved ones, prepare for reentry, pursue education, practice their faith, and communicate with their attorneys,” said Congresswoman Meng. “Providing a few stamps each week is a basic but meaningful way to help people maintain those critical connections while they are serving their time. This commonsense legislation builds on an existing BOP policy so that people in prison do not have to spend the little money they earn each day simply to write home.”
Staying connected with family, friends, faith communities, and other support networks can help people successfully return to their communities after incarceration. The Bureau of Prisons encourages people in its custody to maintain these relationships, and research shows that strong support systems can reduce recidivism and improve reentry outcomes after release
"Maintaining family and community connections is one of the strongest predictors of successful reentry and safer communities,” said Nina Patel, Senior Policy Counsel, Justice Division, American Civil Liberties Union. “However, many people in federal prison cannot afford the cost of a postage stamp. The Stamps for Staying Connected Act recognizes that meaningful rehabilitation depends on preserving relationships for people who are incarcerated. Sending a letter home can strengthen a parent's bond with a child, sustain hope, and reinforce the support systems that help people return to their communities successfully. This commonsense legislation will help ensure people in federal prison are not cut off from the very connections that provide meaning and support for rehabilitation."
“When incarcerated people are able to stay connected to their families, it helps boost their mental health and can ease their transition back home after they’re released,” said JC Hendrickson, senior policy strategist in the Brennan Center's Justice Program. “But many people incarcerated in federal prison cannot afford stamps, making it difficult to send letters to loved ones. This bill would help make sure that everyone behind bars can communicate with their families.”
“Communicating with family members in prison should not depend on how much money someone has,” said Shanna Rifkin, FAMM General Counsel. “This bill would help people in prison foster relationships with loved ones that we know are crucial for improved mental health and also reduced recidivism once people return to the community.”
“NYC Books Through Bars, a prison literacy project, sends free books in response to letters we receive from people who are incarcerated in facilities around the country,” said Daniel Schaffer, NYC Books Through Bars. “We know that the stamps needed to write to us are a precious resource, and we are likely failing to serve the neediest population—those with nothing in their commissary. If people in federal prisons were regularly provided stamps, they would not have to choose between staying in touch with their families, seeking legal advice from their lawyers, and writing to us to request books that are critical to their survival behind bars.”
“For many incarcerated people, the cost of postage is a barrier to staying connected with their loved ones,” said Aleks Kajstura, Sr. Policy & Advocacy Analyst, Prison Policy Initiative. “Improving family contact is critical for the health and reentry outcomes of people in prison. Requiring that the Bureau of Prisons provide stamps to people who cannot afford the cost of sending a letter makes it easier for everyone to achieve those goals.”
The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette Clarke, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Eleanor Norton-Holmes, and Nydia Velazquez. It is supported by American Civil Liberties Union, Brennan Center for Justice, Citizens Against Recidivism, Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM), Fortune Society, Justice Action Network, NYC Books Through Bars, Prison Policy Initiative, and Social Workers and Allies Against Solitary Confinement.
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MENG STATEMENT ON TRUMP’S LATEST ATTEMPT AT INCLUDING A CITIZENSHIP QUESTION IN THE 2030 US CENSUS
Position: Opposes the Trump Administration's proposal to add a citizenship question to the 2030 Census, arguing that the census should count all persons residing in the United States regardless of citizenship or immigration status.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s latest attempt to include a citizenship question on the 2030 Census form:
“The Constitution requires congressional representation to be based on the ‘whole number of persons in each State’—not only citizens or green-card holders. Every person living in our country must be counted, regardless of citizenship or immigration status.
The Trump administration’s proposal would erase millions of people from the census data used to distribute political representation. It would exclude not only undocumented immigrants, but also refugees, asylum seekers, visa holders, and other people who are lawfully present in the United States but do not have permanent-resident status. This is un-American, unconstitutional, and a direct attack on immigrant communities.
An inaccurate count risks a decade of consequences. Census data help determine representation in Congress, electoral districts, and the allocation of federal resources for health care, education, infrastructure, and other essential services.
When Donald Trump tried to include a citizenship question on the 2020 Decennial Census form during his first term, I fought back and I won. Earlier this year, I co-led a letter with the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and other Congressional leaders opposing changes to the Census test, which includes the citizenship question.
I’ve never stopped fighting to prevent this and I’m prepared to continue as the Top Democrat on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies. My message is clear: immigrants are part of our communities, and they will not be rendered invisible. The 2030 Census must remain an accurate count of the people—not a political weapon.”
MENG AND FITZPATRICK INTRODUCE BILL TO END STOLEN SNAP BENEFITS
Position: The release supports federal legislation (H.R. 9359, the Ending Stolen SNAP Benefits Act) that would authorize federal reissuance of stolen SNAP benefits, provide federal cost-share funding to states for chip-enabled EBT card upgrades, and require reporting to Congress on progress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) announced the introduction of their Ending Stolen SNAP Benefits Act (H.R.9359), a bipartisan bill that would make sure Americans don’t go hungry through no fault of their own by helping states upgrading their EBT card security and allowing the federal government to reissue stolen SNAP benefits.
This legislation was introduced in response to the rise in SNAP theft taking place across the country. The stealing of SNAP benefits is a nationwide problem. Criminals steal benefits through a practice known as “skimming,” where devices placed at checkout terminals capture EBT card numbers and PINs, allowing thieves to drain accounts. Because many EBT cards lack modern security features found in credit cards, like chips, they are especially vulnerable.
In response to skimming, states including New York, Oklahoma, and California have begun issuing new EBT cards with upgraded security measures. California reported an 83% reduction in EBT benefits theft as a result. However, upgrading EBT cards is expensive. The Ending Stolen SNAP Benefits Act will help states cover certain administrative costs associated with EBT card upgrades, getting more secure EBT cards to more beneficiaries more quickly, reducing stolen benefits and ensuring Americans don’t go hungry through no fault of their own.
Since the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service began tracking stolen SNAP benefits in 2023, every state, along with Washington, D.C., the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam, has reported stolen benefits. More than $360 million in SNAP funds has been verified stolen and reissued, with over 768,000 claims approved. In New York State alone, more than 165,000 claims have been filed and $51.7 million in stolen benefits have been replaced.
The Ending Stolen SNAP Benefits Act would create a permanent federal solution by:
Providing new authority for the federal government to reissue stolen SNAP benefits.
Providing federal cost-share dollars to help states upgrade to secure EBT cards with chip technology.
Increasing accountability by requiring reporting to Congress on progress, challenges, and the total value of benefits replaced.
“SNAP is a lifeline for thousands of New Yorkers and millions of people nationwide, and stealing these benefits from hungry families is unacceptable,” said Congresswoman Meng. “I’ve helped thousands of New Yorkers recover millions in stolen SNAP benefits, but scammers are still targeting our communities. This bill creates a lasting federal fix to replace stolen benefits and strengthen EBT card security. I’m proud to work across the aisle, so no one who depends on SNAP to put food on the table goes hungry because their benefits were stolen by criminals.”
“No mother or father should reach the checkout line and learn that the benefits meant to feed their family have vanished through no fault of their own,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “That is not merely a financial loss; it is a failure of the system to protect the people who rely on it. Our bipartisan bill meets that failure with common sense and accountability: restore what was stolen, secure vulnerable EBT cards, and prevent criminals from taking food off a family’s table. A safety net must be both compassionate in purpose and secure in practice.”
This legislation is supported by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) and Food Research & Action Center (FRAC).
A copy can be viewed here.
MENG THANKS SBA FOR OPENING DISASTER LOAN CENTER IN QUEENS; CONGRESSWOMAN MEETS WITH PERSONNEL ASSISTING LOCAL FLOODING VICTIMS AFTER HELPING TO FUND THE AGENCY
Position: The release thanks the Small Business Administration for its disaster loan outreach in Queens following May flooding and states that the representative secured millions of dollars to combat flooding and that communities need protection from future storms.
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) visited the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Queens where she thanked agency personnel for the work they have done to assist local residents and businesses impacted by flooding that occurred in the borough this past May.
Meng’s congressional committee – the House Appropriations Committee – funds the SBA, and all other federal government agencies, which includes resources to help bring this type of assistance to the borough.
SBA personnel at this temporary, two-week site at Council Member Linda Lee’s office in Oakland Gardens, answered questions and helped individuals apply for low interest disaster loans available to homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits.
“Queens deserves relief for the damage sustained from excessive flooding and I thank the SBA for working to help those in our borough who have been affected,” said Congresswoman Meng. “In Congress, I have worked to secure millions of dollars to help combat the problem and I appreciate the SBA’s partnership as well as the partnership of my colleague, Council Member Linda Lee. Our communities need to be assisted and also be adequately protected from future storms.”
“The U.S. Small Business Administration and its Office of Disaster Recovery continues to maintain a presence in Queens due to severe weather and flooding that occurred on May 20,” said SBA Atlantic Regional Administrator Matt Coleman, who oversees that federal agency’s operations throughout New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. “All New York City and Nassau County small businesses and residents that were impacted by the federal declared disaster are encouraged to apply. The SBA appreciates the partnership of our federal, state and local stakeholders to ensure all those impacted apply securely online here,”
“Over the past several years, our communities have experienced the devastating impacts of stormwater flooding, and I am proud to have partnered with the SBA and Congresswoman Meng to help deliver critical relief to affected homeowners and businesses,” said Council Member Lee. “These events highlight the urgent need for infrastructure investments that strengthen our city’s resilience against flooding. I remain committed to working alongside my State and Federal partners to protect our communities and mitigate the effects of these severe storms.”
Under the SBA’s disaster loans,
Homeowners can apply for up to $500,000 to replace or repair their primary residence;
Homeowners and renters can seek up to $100,000 to replace or repair their personal property; and
Businesses and nonprofits can apply for up to $2 million in working capital through Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
Although the temporary Disaster Loan Outreach Center is scheduled to close today (Tuesday, July 21), area residents and small businesses can continue to apply online here. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information. For people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability, dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunications relay services.
The deadline to submit physical property damage applications is August 31, 2026, and the deadline for economic injury applications is March 30, 2027.
MENG AND MEEKS CALL FOR CON EDISON TO COMPENSATE QUEENS RESIDENTS IMPACTED BY POWER OUTAGES DURING THE HEATWAVE
Position: The representatives call on Con Edison to issue bill credits to Queens residents who lost power during the July 2026 heatwave outages and shutoffs, and to fulfill claims for damaged property.
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Reps Grace Meng (D-Queens) and Gregory Meeks (D-Queens) today called on the head of Con Edison to compensate Queens residents who lost power last week during the heatwave that hit New York City.
In a letter to Chief Executive Officer Timothy Cawley, the lawmakers urged the utility to consider issuing bill credits to those affected by prolonged outages and power shutoffs.
“Our impacted constituents deserve to be reimbursed for the hardships they endured from the outages and shutoffs that occurred through no fault of their own,” said Meng and Meeks. “We understand the extreme heat and heavy demand for power caused equipment issues. But those who suffered with no power during the heatwave have already been struggling with high electricity rates and other skyrocketing costs as families work to make ends meet. We hope Con Edison will do the right thing and quickly provide needed bill credits to people in our districts.”
A copy of the letter can be viewed here, and the text of the correspondence is below.
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Timothy Cawley
Chief Executive Officer
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
4 Irving Place
New York, New York 10003
Dear Mr. Cawley,
As Congressional Representatives of Queens, we write to express our deep concerns about the power shutdown and outages across our districts on July 3, 2026, during the ongoing heatwave in New York City. We respectfully request that Con Edison consider issuing bill credits to households and residents who experienced outages due to technical failures and extreme heat this past weekend. Our constituents deserve compensation for the hardship and difficulties they experienced during the power outage caused by events beyond their control.
On Friday, July 3, 2026, Con Edison, which receives federal funding, temporarily shut off power for nearly 10,000 residential and commercial customers in the district due to unspecified equipment problems caused by the heat. Con Edison issued the shutdown after scattered outages already occurred across parts of New York City. During the shutdown, thousands of our constituents were forced to go without power while trapped under a “heat dome.” For hours, residents went without air conditioning or refrigeration, putting many at risk of spoiled food or medication, and in danger of heat exhaustion.
We understand the extreme heat and heavy demand for power caused equipment issues, and we appreciate the Con Edison crews who worked tirelessly to assess the damage and make quick repairs. We commend Con Edison’s efficient efforts to restore power and to set up a mobile information center and dry ice distribution in South Ozone Park. This was an adequate first step to addressing the immediate needs of residents, and the next step is to quickly fulfill claims filed for items damaged due to the loss of power, and to consider issuing bill credits for those who experienced the outage.
This power outage and heatwave come amid already high increases in utility bills. Our constituents should not bear the burden of this failure when they are already struggling with the rising cost of living. Thank you for your time and consideration of these serious concerns, and we look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
MENG ISSUES STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT ALLOWING PRESIDENT TRUMP TO END PROTECTIONS FOR HAITIANS AND SYRIANS LIVING IN THE U.S.
Position: Opposes the Trump administration ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians in the U.S., arguing that returning them to Haiti and Syria would endanger them given ongoing violence and persecution.
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court decision allowing President Trump to end protections for Haitians and Syrians living in the U.S.
“Haitians and Syrians fled violence, persecution, and terror to seek safety here. Forcing them back—especially as gang violence in Haiti escalates—could be a death sentence, especially for women and girls.
TPS holders did everything by the book, yet the Trump administration — with a green light from the Supreme Court — is ripping their protections away and putting them in harm’s way. This isn’t just wrong, it’s inhumane.
If this administration really cared about getting ‘the worst of the worst’ out of the country, it wouldn’t be targeting people whose only ‘crime’ is trying to stay alive by following our laws.”
Click here to see a video of Meng denouncing the ruling in front of the Supreme Court after the decision was announced on Thursday.
MENG AND UNG CALL OUT NYCHA FOR FAILING TO FIX MAJOR ROOF LEAKS THAT HAVE CAUSED A POPULAR QUEENS OLDER ADULT CENTER TO CLOSE
Position: Calls on the New York City Housing Authority to promptly complete roof repairs at the Latimer Gardens Older Adult Center and reopen the facility. Notes Rep. Meng secured $800,000 in federal funding, being finalized in Congress, to renovate and replace the leaking roof.
QUEENS, NY – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), joined by Councilmember Sandra Ung (D-Queens), local seniors and area residents, today called out the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) for failing to repair severe leaks in the roof at the agency’s Latimer Gardens Older Adult Center, which is part of the Latimer Gardens complex in Flushing, Queens.
As a result of not making the needed fixes, the New York City Department for the Aging ordered the site to temporarily close due to safety concerns. Now, some 700 seniors who use the facility are no longer taking part in daily activities or receiving services and free lunches at their older adult center. While some seniors have been able to relocate to other older adult centers, many have not.
Meng visited the Latimer Gardens Older Adult Center with Ung yesterday afternoon where they discussed the situation with seniors who used the facility and Latimer Gardens residents. This included the President of the Latimer Gardens Residents Association.
Last year, Meng saw the leaks firsthand during a routine visit to the older adult center. Since then, she has urged NYCHA to immediately address the problem. However, the agency did not adequately do so. Last month, Meng secured $800,000 in federal funding that is being finalized in Congress to help renovate and replace the leaking roof, and she continues to call on NYCHA to make the necessary repairs at once.
“Allowing conditions at the Latimer Gardens Older Adult Center to get so bad that it had to be shut down is unacceptable,” said Congresswoman Meng. “Local seniors in and around Latimer Gardens rely on this facility for activities and services that enable them to stay active and receive the support they need. This includes access to meals, socialization, case and benefit assistance and more. I again renew my call for NYCHA to expeditiously complete the necessary repairs and reopen this facility as soon as possible so that it could once again become a safe and functional space for Queens seniors.”
“When the senior center at Latimer Gardens was forced to close because of the extensive roof leaks and the damage they caused, my office was inundated with calls from older adults who suddenly lost access to the programs, services and social connections they depend on every day,” said Councilmember Ung. “At the same time, the summer youth program that serves local families has been left searching for alternative space, creating uncertainty for children and parents alike. I am deeply grateful to Congresswoman Grace Meng for securing $800,000 in federal funding to address this long-standing problem, but now we need swift action. I urge NYCHA to expedite the repair process so these critical community spaces are back up and running as quickly as possible.”
During Meng’s visit last year, she saw water leaking from the ceiling of the building’s gym and the damage it caused to its floor. In another room, she observed multiple buckets placed under several ceiling leaks that were capturing the water coming down from above. Leaks were occurring in all the other rooms of the building as well.
Opened in 1973, the Latimer Gardens Older Adult Center provides many services and resources to borough seniors who are aged 60 and over. Popular classes consist of ballroom dancing, calligraphy, nutrition education, health and physical wellness, technology, English as a second language, gardening and arts and culture. The facility was temporarily closed to seniors last month on May 18. The property is located at 34-30 137th Street in Flushing.
MENG, FRANKEL, DEGETTE, JAYAPAL, JACOBS, AND MEEKS INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO NULLIFY RADICAL EXPANDED GLOBAL GAG RULE
Position: The representatives introduced legislation to nullify the Trump Administration's expanded Global Gag Rule, which restricts U.S. foreign aid to organizations that provide, promote, or discuss abortion services or serve LGBTQ+ communities. They argue the expansion harms vulnerable populations and undermines the effectiveness of American foreign aid.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY) Chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus International Women’s Rights Task Force, Lois Frankel (D-FL) Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, Diana DeGette (D-CO), Co-Chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus Transgender Equality Task Force, Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus Member Services Task Force and Co-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus Transgender Equality Task and Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced the Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act, legislation that will nullify the Trump Administration’s radical, unprecedented expansion of the Global Gag Rule (GGR).
The Global Gag Rule prohibits international non-governmental organizations from receiving U.S. funding if they provide, promote, or even discuss abortion services, even in countries where abortion is legal. Although U.S. funds are already prohibited from being used for abortion overseas, the policy requires recipients to forgo any abortion-related activities—even when using their own, non-U.S. funds. It also restricts organizations from referring patients to providers for critical, and in many cases lifesaving, care.
In January, the Trump Administration issued an unprecedented expansion of the Global Gag Rule through three final rules—without public comment—under a new framework titled “Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Policy.” These rules, “Protecting Life in Foreign Assistance,” “Combating Gender Ideology in Foreign Assistance,” and “Combating Discriminatory Equity Ideology in Foreign Assistance,” collectively represent an unprecedented expansion of the Global Gag Rule. Together, these radical and far-reaching policies effectively ban all foreign assistance unless recipients conform to anti-abortion, anti-DEI, and anti-trans policies.
In addition to exporting far-right, anti-choice ideology around the world, the new policies also target the existence of minority and LGBTQ+ communities, that are often persecuted by America’s adversaries due to their acute vulnerability. By preventing organizations from directing outreach or healthcare services to these groups even in cases of disproportionate impact, these rules will prevent American foreign aid from reaching its full effectiveness, abandon at-risk communities in their times of greatest need, and give America’s adversaries expanded license to target these groups.
“The Trump Administration’s crusade against healthcare and global aid is putting millions of lives at risk worldwide,” said Rep. Meng. “No one will flourish under the new Expanded Global Gag Rule. These policies weaponize foreign aid and will result in greater harm, particularly for women and girls, marginalized communities, and LGBTQI+ individuals. They should never have been implemented at all, let alone without even a basic public comment process. This legislation will reverse these dangerous policies. I’m proud to lead this effort with my fellow leaders in global health, reproductive freedom, equality, and foreign aid.”
“Trump’s expanded Global Gag Rule turns nearly all foreign aid into a political loyalty test, dictating what partners can do with their U.S. and non-U.S. funding,” said Rep. Frankel. “It throws out facts, ignores experts, and puts ideology ahead of people’s lives—blocking assistance for any partner that even provides basic information about reproductive health care or doesn’t fall in line with the Administration’s views on diversity and so-called “gender ideology.” I’m proud to stand with Rep. Meng and my colleagues to push back on these harmful, dangerous policies—and fight for foreign aid that actually works to protect human rights and save lives.
“For over four decades, the Global Gag Rule has been used as a deadly weapon to undermine global reproductive health,” said Rep. DeGette. “As Co-Chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, I have seen Republican presidents' anti-abortion extremism lead to more unsafe abortions and preventable maternal deaths far too many times. Now, the Trump administration is taking it to an unprecedented level, with dangerous consequences for women and girls, minority communities, and LGBTQI+ people. Our foreign assistance dollars are meant to improve the lives of those they support, not force health care out of reach in those communities. We will not stand idly by as Donald Trump threatens to hold all foreign aid and countless communities around the world hostage to his extreme and dangerous agenda. It is past time for the Global Gag Rule to go.”
“Trump’s dismantlement of foreign assistance and global health infrastructure have already killed thousands of people across the globe,” said Rep. Jayapal. “The expansion of the Global Gag Rule, which has been used for decades to suppress reproductive freedom abroad, prevents humanitarian organizations and foreign governments from working to address racism, gender discrimination, or ethnic conflicts. These unnecessary and cruel restrictions will put vulnerable communities, especially women and girls, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals at risk. I am proud to champion this effort to reverse the Global Gag Rule to ensure the U.S. can be a moral leader on the global stage.”
“Only Donald Trump could make the Global Gag Rule exponentially worse – expanding it to deny funding to NGOs that provide abortion care, support LGBTQ+ rights, or promote DEI initiatives, even if they don’t use U.S. dollars to provide this car,” said Rep. Jacobs. U.S. foreign assistance could and should be used to improve people’s lives and promote stability and security – not make health care more inaccessible. That’s why I’m proud to support this bill to roll back Trump’s shortsighted and unpopular move and help deliver U.S. assistance to communities that need it.”
“The Trump administration has already compromised U.S. foreign assistance with its obsessive culture war, putting millions of lives at risk by holding health assistance hostage unless partnering nations and programs adopt their far-right agenda,” said Rep. Meeks. Expanding the Global Gag rule to further weaponize U.S. assistance into a broadside on vulnerable communities – including women and girls, the LGTBQI+ community, and anyone this administration deems as “DEI” – undercuts U.S. global leadership, doesn’t make Americans safer or stronger, and will lead to further preventable deaths. This is not who we are as Americans. I’m proud to join my colleagues in introducing this legislation to roll back these radical changes.”
The expanded rules apply to all non-military U.S. foreign assistance, which totaled $39.8 billion in Fiscal Year 2024. Previous versions of the Global Gag Rule were limited to family planning and certain global health funding and applied only to foreign NGOs that provided or discussed abortion services.
Experts warn that the expanded policy will further strain an already weakened foreign aid infrastructure, reduce access to essential health services and lead to increased illness and preventable deaths.
“No matter where you live, lawmakers should not play politics with people’s freedom, health, and lives,” said Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. “President Trump’s expansion of the global gag rule and weaponization of foreign aid endangers countless lives around the world. We’re thankful to Sens. Shaheen and Rosen and Reps. Meng, Frankel, DeGette, Jayapal, Jacobs, and Meeks for introducing this bill, which blocks the policy that disproportionately harms women, girls, young people, and LGBTQI+ people around the world. Planned Parenthood Federation of America will never stop fighting so that everyone, everywhere can get the health care they need.”
“Using taxpayer money to export the Trump administration’s anti-trans, anti-science, and anti-abortion ideological agenda isn’t just immoral – it’s antithetical to efficient, effective, and rights-based foreign assistance,” said Beirne Roose-Snyder, Senior Policy Fellow of the Council for Global Equality. “We are grateful to Representatives Meng, Frankel, DeGette, Jayapal, Jacobs and Meeks and Senators Shaheen and Rosen for their leadership in introducing this bill, which would block President Trump’s malicious, so-called ‘Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance’ policy. No one should be forced to choose between receiving U.S. foreign assistance to deliver lifesaving services for some and standing up for public health and the human rights of all, without exception.”
“U.S. foreign assistance has long been a strategic investment in a safer, more stable world—reinforcing shared values of freedom, dignity, and human rights. These investments have saved lives and helped build stronger alliances that have enhanced the safety, security, and resilience for Americans as well. The expanded Global Gag Rule weaponizes that assistance to impose an extreme, ideologically driven agenda. It censors experts, restricts care, undermines the sovereignty of foreign countries, and rolls back fundamental human rights,” said Nabeeha Kazi Hutchins, President and CEO of PAI, a global reproductive health organization. “For the first time, this policy reaches across all foreign assistance, silencing U.S. organizations, global partners, and even other governments. It extends beyond U.S.-funded programs to restrict what organizations can do with their own resources, going far beyond abortion to also target gender equality, LGBTQI+ rights, and DEI efforts. This is not evidence-based policy—it is a political attack on health and rights that weakens global stability and security. We are grateful to Representatives Meng, Frankel, DeGette, Jayapal, Jacobs, and Meeks, and Senators Shaheen and Rosen for their leadership to end this harmful policy and ensure U.S. foreign assistance supports global health and development, in line with the longstanding bipartisan values that have guided this work.”
“Women and girls around the world are already paying with their lives for the gutting of US aid for sexual and reproductive health, protection from violence, and women’s empowerment and inclusion. Clinics have closed, mothers have died in childbirth, and survivors of sexual and gender-based violence have nowhere to turn,” said Sarah Costa, Women Refugee Committee’s Executive Director. “The expansion of the Global Gag Rule will only further endanger the lives and rights of women and girls around the world. We thank Senators Shaheen and Rosen and Representatives Meng, Frankel, DeGette, Jayapal, Jacobs, and Meeks for their leadership to stop this senseless expansion and fight for the dignity and wellbeing of women and girls. We urge Congress swiftly pass this legislation.”
“We applaud Reps. Meng, Frankel, DeGette, Jayapal, Jacobs, and Meeks and Sens. Shaheen and Rosen for introducing legislation to block the global gag rule,” said Amy Friedrich-Karnik, Director of Federal Policy at the Guttmacher Institute. “This discriminatory policy exports extreme abortion restrictions and ideologically driven mandates to countries around the world, undermining access to essential health care and vital services. Guttmacher research has already documented the harms of the policy on patients, health systems, and services, and this expanded version will only deepen those harms. This legislation is a critical step toward countering sweeping efforts to roll back rights globally and to cut off vital resources for the world’s most vulnerable populations, including LGBTQ+ communities around the world.”
The bill is led in the Senate by Senators Shaheen, Schumer, Rosen, Murray, Van Hollen, Booker, Coons, Kaine, Baldwin, Hickenlooper, and Duckworth.
A copy can be viewed here.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEReal Estate5 contributionsTrade association PAC for U.S. real estate agents and brokers — backs candidates supporting property-rights protections, mortgage-lending access, and tax incentives for homeownership.AI$15,000
2.NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE2 contributions$10,000
3.UBS AMERICAS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UBS PAC)Finance2 contributionsFinancial-services PAC for UBS Americas — backs candidates and policies supporting banking, investment, and capital-markets regulation.AI$10,000
4.DELTA AIR LINES PAC4 contributions$10,000
5.AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATIONLabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for teachers — backs candidates supporting public education funding, collective bargaining rights, and worker protections.AI$10,000
6.VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (VERIZON PAC)2 contributions$10,000
7.DELOITTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE2 contributions$10,000
8.TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEELabor3 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the Transport Workers Union of America — backs candidates supporting prevailing wages, workplace safety, and collective-bargaining protections for transit and airline workers.AI$10,000
9.AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PACLabor4 contributionsTrade-union PAC for commercial airline pilots — backs candidates supporting pilot workplace protections, collective bargaining rights, and aviation safety standards.AI$10,000
10.MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. PAC (MMCPAC)5 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$57,805
2.ANTHROPIC$17,000
3.AMPAC INDUSTRIAL$14,000
4.KIMCO REALTY$11,000
5.REESE LLP$10,500
6.PRINCETON UNIVERSITY$10,500
7.THEGROUP$10,000
8.SCHONFELD STRATEGIC ADVISORS$7,800
9.INNOVET$7,500
10.BESSEMER VENTURE PARTNERS$7,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
