Press Releases
"In the marketplace, as in a democracy, sunshine is one of the best medicines. Investors have a right to know if their investment portfolio represents their values..."
Rep. Meeks Introduces the Investor Choice Against Gun Proliferation Act
"Reinstating the Assault Weapons Ban places would make weapons of war less accessible and our communities much safer..."
Rep. Gregory Meeks Renews Push for Assault Weapons Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks cosponsored the Assault Weapons Ban, which was introduced yesterday.
U.S. Reps. Meeks, Meng, Maloney, Velasquez, and Jeffries Meet with USPS to Discuss NYC Postal Crisis
"I fear that this law is a symptom of a larger assault on democratic institutions in Poland, including the judiciary, free press, and civil society..."
Meeks Statement on Poland's Legislative Act on the Institute of National Remembrance
"It is paramount that any changes strengthen, not relax, the responsibilities banks have to the communities that trust them with deposits..."
Rep. Meeks and 32 House Democrats Urge Federal Banking Agencies to Strengthen Community Reinvestment Act Rules
"Independent Congressional oversight is central to our democracy, and Chairman Nunes’ decision to subject his committee to the President’s whims and directions is a serious dereliction of duty that shakes the very foundation of our nation’s system of check and balances..."
Rep. Meeks Condemns the Release of Classified FISA Memo; Calls for Immediate Dismissal of Chairman Nunes; Warns of Constitutional Crisis
"That the Trump Administration continues to drag its feet on upholding sanctions is worrisome..."
Rep. Meeks Statement on Trump Refusing to Impose Bipartisan Sanctions on Russia
"Acting Director Mulvaney’s request confirms what we have known since the President appointed him: that he is a Trojan horse sent to destroy the CFPB from within..."
Rep. Meeks Statement on CFBP Acting Director Mulvaney’s Budget Request for $0
Rep. Meeks Sends Letter to US Postmaster General Regarding Service Delays in NY’s 5th District
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Meeks today sent the following letter to the United States Postmaster General Megan Brennan regarding service delays in New York’s 5th Congressional District:
"Requiring agents to report lost firearms would increase accountability, encourage safer weapons storage, provide ATF a clearer picture of weapons unaccounted for, and allow investigators to quickly identify the origin of stolen weapons in if used in a crime..."
Rep. Meeks Introduces Bill to Encourage Law Enforcement Agencies to Report Lost or Stolen Weapons
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Meeks released the following statement after he introduced a bill to prevent the use of law enforcement weapons in crimes: