Press Releases
(WASHINGTON, DC)– Congressman Gregory W. Meeks and the Congressional Black Caucus members of the Financial Services Committee have actively sought to ensure that H.R. 4173, the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2009, contains the necessary inclusions that properly address the African American community in regards to the most recent economic crisis.
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Below is a list of projects and legislative proposals that I have submitted to be considered for inclusion in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2010. I am posting these items in compliance with Transportation Committee rules and in order to make the process as transparent as possible.
2010 WRDA Projects
(WASHINGTON, DC)– Congressman Gregory W. Meeks released the following statement tonight in response to President Obama’s speech on his strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan:
(WASHINGTON, DC)– Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks co-sponsored a Stress Test and Resolution amendment that was passed in the House Financial Services Committee.
(WASHINGTON, DC)– Congressman Gregory Meeks issued the following statement in the honor and observance of Veterans Day:
(WASHINGTON, DC)– Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks and his colleagues in the House of Representatives voted on and passed HR 3692, “The Affordable Health Care for America Act,” the House healthcare reform legislation that proposes to ensure that every American has access to quality, affordable healthcare.
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks voted in favor of H.R. 3548, the Unemployment Compensation Extension Act, which will extend unemployment benefits, homebuyer tax credit and tax cuts for families and businesses.
(WASHINGTON, DC)– Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks voted in favor of the Expedited Card Reform for Consumers Act that will accelerate critical reforms that will protect consumers against harmful practices by credit card companies.
(WASHINGTON, DC)– Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks voted in favor of legislation to establish a Consumer Financial Protection Agency. This legislation will prevent against predatory lending practices and make sure that American consumers get the proper information they need to make informed financial decisions.
(Jamaica, NY)– Chairman Congressman Gregory W. Meeks, a member of the House Foreign Services Committee, utilized today, National Constitution Day to announce his 3rd Annual Sixth Congressional Citizenship Swearing-in Ceremony set to take place on Saturday, October 3, 2009, 11:00AM at the York College Performing Arts Center, which is located at 94-45 Guy R. Brewer Blvd.