Press Releases
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) proposed an amendment to H.R. 4768, the Separation of Powers Act. Congressman Meeks’ amendment would exempt any rules issued by HUD from additional judicial review and delay. Rep. Meeks’ amendment was voted down on party lines. Regarding his amendment, Congressman Meeks issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C.—On Thursday, July 7th, a nonviolent protest in Dallas in response to the deaths of two black men turned deadly. When hundreds gathered to protest the shooting of Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge and Philando Castile in Minneapolis, a sniper fired upon Dallas policemen and women, killing 5 and wounding 7. Congressman Gregory W. Meeks issued the following statement regarding the violent acts:
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) and twenty-two colleagues in Congress sent a bipartisan letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) asking it to fulfill its legal obligation to provide oversight of the private insurance companies that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Regarding his letter, Congressman Meeks issued the following statement:
New York, NY– Today, U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY) and Peter King (R-NY) joined U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Harry Reid (D-NV) in sending another letter (below) to President Barack Obama asking him to issue a posthumous pardon to boxing legend John Arthur “Jack” Johnson. The above Members of Congress originally passed through both Houses a resolution that expressed the sense of Congress that Johnson should receive a pardon. As an original cosponsor of that legislation, Congressman Meeks issued a statement regarding the new letter to President Obama:
Queens, NY— Following the unprecedented #NoBillNoBreak Sit-In by Democratic members of the House of Representatives, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, near the site of Saturday’s shooting, gathered elected officials and members of the community on the National Day of Action to Prevent Gun Violence:
Jamaica, NY—Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks and U.S. Comptroller of the Currency, Thomas J. Curry, toured downtown Jamaica, NY, to highlight the need for revamping the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Originally passed in 1977, the CRA incentivizes depository institutions to provide credit to individuals in low- and middle-income communities. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) regulates and supervises national banks, including enforcement of CRA provisions. Congressman Meeks issued the below statement after the tour:
New York, NY—Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member on the Subcommittee for Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats issued the following statement regarding the United Kingdom’s decision to exit the European Union:
Washington, D.C.— Congressman Gregory W. Meeks has joined Democrats, led by Rep. John Lewis, in a sit-in demonstration on the floor of the House of Representatives. In addition to sending a letter to Speaker Ryan (below), the group of Democrats on the floor are demanding that Speaker Ryan keep the House in session through its planned recess to debate and vote on gun violence legislation. Specifically, the group is pushing for a vote on expanded background checks and legislation preventing gun sales to suspected terrorists on the “No-Fly” list. Regarding the sit-in, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks issued the following statement:
Queens, NY—Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Centers will receive a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The grant will improve the oral health services at four Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Centers. U.S. Congressman Gregory W. Meeks issued the following statement regarding the issuance of the grant:
Washington, D.C.—Following President Barack Obama's press conference, Senior Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, issued the statement below: