Press Releases

House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks Issues Statement on 3 Year Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

February 24, 2025

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Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued a statement marking the third anniversary of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine:

Issues:Foreign Affairs

House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks on Dems Issue Letter Telling Trump He Doesn’t Have Authority to Eliminate USADF

February 24, 2025

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Washington, D.C. – Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Lois Frankel; Sara Jacobs; Joaquin Castro; and Senator Cory Booker today issued a letter to President Donald Trump stating that he cannot effectively eliminate the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) by Executive Order, given that USADF is statutorily authorized by Congress. The letter cites U.S. statute which makes explicit that USADF can only be dissolved by an Act of Congress.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement in Response to Trump Administration’s Reversal on Reckless Staffing and Grant Funding Cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program

February 22, 2025

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Queens, N.Y. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) joined 18 Democratic colleagues in signing a letter to Robert F. Kennedy, the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to urge the immediate reversal of President Trump’s rash staffing terminations and funding cuts to the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP).

Issues:Congressional IssuesHealthSpending Cuts and Debt

House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Roy Introduce 1991, 2002 AUMF Repeal Bill

February 21, 2025

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Washington, D.C. – Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Chip Roy issued the following statement today regarding the introduction of their bipartisan bill to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF) related to Iraq.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

ICYMI This Week: Congressman Meeks Fights Back Against the Trump-House Budget Deal

February 21, 2025

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The "Republican Rip Off" Deal is an Assault on Hardworking Americans

House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Jacobs Condemn M23’s Seizure of Bukavu, Demand Restart to U.S. Assistance for Civilians

February 19, 2025

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Washington, D.C. - Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, issued the following statement condemning the M23’s seizure of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC):

Issues:Foreign Affairs

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement Following Meeting with New York Governor Kathy Hochul

February 18, 2025

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Queens, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement on the meeting with Gov. Hochul:

“I had a great meeting with the Governor, and I am grateful for her steady leadership during these turbulent times for our beloved city.

House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks, Castro, Clarke, Plaskett Send Letter Urging U.S. Engagement at CARICOM Conference

February 15, 2025

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Joaquin Castro, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Yvette Clarke, and Stacey Plaskett sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the State Department to send a high-level U.S. delegation to the 48th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Bridgetown, Barbados, from February 19-21, 2025.

Issues:Foreign Affairs

ICYMI This Week: Rep. Meeks Pushes Back on the Latest Attacks From Trump & Musk

February 14, 2025

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Issues:EconomyFinancial Services

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Black History Month

February 1, 2025

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

Issues:Congressional Issues