Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, and Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Chair of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions, introduced the "Promoting and Advancing Communities of Color Through Inclusive Lending Act," legislation
(Washington, D.C.) – Today, Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ) and Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Chairman and Vice Chair respectively of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade, led a letter with 12 of their colleagues to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging him to speak up on human rights and anti-corruption efforts in Honduras.
Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Gregory W. Meeks and Alcee L. Hastings issued a joint statement regarding the language in the Fiscal Year 2021 State, and Foreign Operations Appropriations (SFOPS) bill that supports efforts to foster diversity and inclusion in international affairs and provide protections for minority and indigenous populations abroad:
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Gregory Meeks, U.S. Sens. Mark R.
Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, senior Member of the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs made the following statement announcing he is seeking the Chairmanship of the Committee.
(Washington, DC) – Today, Congressman Albio Sires (D-NJ) and Congressman Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Chairman and Vice Chair respectively of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade, issued the following statement in support of democracy in Guyana:
New York – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Senior Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on reports that the Trump administration was briefed in March that Russian military intelligence offered bounties to Taliban-linked militants for the killing of coalition forces, including U.S. troops:
Queens, NY – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks released the following statement pertaining to an incident of excessive police force on the Rockaway boardwalk, captured on camera showing an officer restricting a man's airflow:
New York – Today Congressman Gregory W. Meeks introduced legislation that would require Wall Street firms to disclose whether they have profited from underwriting bonds that are used to cover the costs of police brutality or civil rights violations by law enforcement.
Queens, New York – Today Representative Gregory W.