Economy and Jobs

Rep. Meeks Urges Amazon to Commit to Diversity & Inclusion Pact for NY HQ

December 4, 2018

New York –U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-5), National Urban League President and CEO Marc H. Morial, and New York Urban League President and CEO Arva Rice issued a today letter urging CEO Jeff Bezos to commit to a comprehensive and specific diversity and inclusion plan for its New York headquarters

Text of the Letter:

Mr. Jeffrey Bezos
Chairman and CEO
Amazon
410 Terry Ave. North
Seattle, WA 98109-5210

Sent by email & FedEx

Mr. Bezos:

Issues:Economy and JobsLabor

Reps. Gregory W. Meeks and Barbara Lee Introduce the Diversify Tech Act

February 9, 2024

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) and Barbara Lee (CA-12) introduced the Diversify Tech Act which calls for the creation of a task force within the U.S. Department of Commerce. The newly created task force would promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) within the tech industry.

Issues:Congressional IssuesEconomy and Jobs

Reps. Gregory W. Meeks, Gottheimer and Chairman Hill and Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman Wagner, Unveil Bipartisan Capital Formation Package

December 2, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Capital Markets Subcommittee Chairman Ann Wagner unveiled the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation INVEST Act.

Issues:EconomyEconomy and JobsFinancial ServicesSeniors, Social Security and Retirement Security