Press Releases

Jamaica, NY—Over a week ago, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks sent a letter to the CEO of Verizon and the Presidents of CWA and IBEW regarding the strike. In the letter, Rep. Meeks reminded the parties that the strike was placing a strain on his constituents, many of whom are Verizon employees or count on Verizon’s services. He encouraged all of the parties to reach a fair solution that protects unionized American employees. Relating to the announcement that a final agreement has finally been reached, Congressman Meeks issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C.— Representative Gregory W. Meeks, senior member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today made the following statement regarding the Committee’s mark-up and passage of the Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act (S. 1635):

Washington, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Rep. Meeks announced the winner of the 5th Congressional District's 2016 Art Competition in a video posted to his Facebook. It can be found here: http://bit.ly/25kfUWA

Washington, D.C.—Today, U.S. Congressman Gregory W. Meeks joined the inaugural Congressional Voting Rights Caucus. The Caucus is dedicated to protecting every American’s right to vote.

New York, NY— Congressman Gregory W. Meeks issued the following statement regarding a letter he sent last week to Verizon, the CWA, and the IBEW.

Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks delivered the following address on the floor of the House of Representatives regarding responses he received from an eNewsletter survey:

Washington, D.C.—On the 68th Anniversary of Israel’s Independence Day, Yom Ha’atzmaut, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C.— Senior Member of the Financial Services Committee, U.S. Congressman Gregory W. Meeks issued the following statement regarding the CFPB ruling yesterday: