Economy and Jobs

Meeks’ Statement on the Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill

November 6, 2021

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement on the passage of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill:

Issues:Economy and JobsTransportation

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Meeks, NY Delegation Draft Letter to VA Secretary Collins to Oppose Proposed Staffing Cuts and Budget Changes

May 6, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) joined 14 of his Democratic colleagues in the New York Congressional delegation in sending a letter to Secretary Doug Collins of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), to strongly oppose the proposed staffing cuts and budget changes to the agency that will threaten the well-being of those who have served the nation.

Issues:Economy and JobsHealthVeterans

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Recognizes JFK International Airport’s Historic Record of $2.3 Billion in MWBE Contracts

May 9, 2024

Press Release

QUEENS, NY– U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) recently recognized JFK International Airport for achieving a historic milestone in Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) participation with a record-breaking $2.3 billion in contracts awarded through the JFK renovation project.

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Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement Condemning House Republicans’ Budget Deal Targeting Medicaid, Food Assistance and More

February 25, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement on the House Budget Resolution:

Issues:EconomyEconomy and JobsSpending Cuts and Debt

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Passage of the GOP’s Big, Ugly Bill

July 3, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement:

Issues:EconomyEconomy and JobsEnergyHealthSpending Cuts and DebtVeterans

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on President Biden’s 2024 Fiscal Year Budget Plan