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House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Keynote Address at Foreign Policy for America Annual Summit

May 19, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the following keynote address – as prepared – at Foreign Policy for America’s annual leadership summit focused on “the future of U.S. foreign policy”:

Thank you for the warm introduction. I’m glad to be here with you and I thank Foreign Policy for America for the work it does to advance an American foreign policy based on our values.

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House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Jacobs Introduce Joint Resolutions of Disapproval for Trump Administration’s Rushed Arms Sales to United Arab Emirates

May 15, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, today issued the following statement announcing the introduction of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs) to block the Trump administration’s recent notification it would advance over $1B in arms sales to the United Arab Emirates.

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House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Introduces Bill to Block Foreign-Gifted Luxury Jet to President Trump

May 14, 2025

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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced legislation to prohibit President Donald J. Trump, or any future president, from accepting a luxury aircraft reportedly offered by the government of Qatar. The bill aims to uphold constitutional safeguards against undue foreign influence.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Blasts Trump Administration for Bypassing Congress on UAE Arms Sale, Announces Joint Resolutions of Disapproval

May 13, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today criticized the Trump administration’s decision to bypass the Congressional committee review process and immediately notify major arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) despite the country’s continued support of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in Sudan.

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House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Cherfilus-McCormick Send Letter Responding to FTO Designations on Haitian Gangs, Call on Rubio to Develop a Comprehensive Strategy on Haiti

April 30, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, today sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern over the State Department's decision to designate gangs in Haiti as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) without even a concept of a plan for Haiti.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on Ukraine Minerals Deal

April 30, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on the economic agreement signed by the United States and Ukraine.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Opening Remarks at Full Committee Hearing on Authorizing the State Department

April 30, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the following opening remarks – as prepared - before the full House Foreign Affairs Committee for a hearing on “The Need for an Authorized State Department.”

Issues:Foreign Affairs

House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Smith, Himes, Krishnamoorthi, Reed, Coons, Kelly Denounce Trump Ultimatum for Ukraine

April 25, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C.– U.S. Representatives Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith (D-Wash.); Jim Himes (D-Conn.); and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.); and U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-R.I.); Chris Coons (D-Del.); and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.); issued the following statement in response to the ultimatum that President Donald Trump and his Administration are forcing on Ukraine.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks' Statement on Reported DOGE Dismantling of Millennium Challenge Corporation

April 24, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on reports that the Trump administration has enabled DOGE’s dismantling of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).

Issues:Foreign Affairs

House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Statement on the Trump Administration's Proposed Reorganization of the State Department

April 22, 2025

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on Secretary Rubio’s announced plan to reorganize the State Department.

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