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Congressional Issues

Information related to Issues concerning Congress itself.

February 1, 2025
Queens, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement on Black History Month:
August 2, 2023

QUEENS, NYCongressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement on the third indictment of former president Donald Trump.

September 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement after House Republicans failed to pass a temporary spending bill to avoid a government shutdown:

February 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement on the failed attempt to impeach the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas.

May 26, 2025
Queens, N.Y. – Today, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement after the death of former Congressman and mentor Charles B. Rangel.
December 29, 2024
Queens, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement on President Jimmy Carter:
March 20, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement on President Trump signing an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education: 

This executive order signed by President Trump is a direct attack on students, teachers, and our education system. It shows a blatant disregard for our democracy, as only Congress has the authority to abolish federal agencies.

October 1, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement: 
July 24, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement on the United States Mint (Mint) unveiling the designs for the 2024 Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Program.