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Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced legislation to prohibit President Donald J. Trump, or any future president, from accepting a luxury aircraft reportedly offered by the government of Qatar. The bill aims to uphold constitutional safeguards against undue foreign influence.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) reintroduced three pieces of legislation aimed to further capital formation and provide additional transparency and opportunities for investors.
Issues:Financial Services
Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today criticized the Trump administration’s decision to bypass the Congressional committee review process and immediately notify major arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) despite the country’s continued support of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in Sudan.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) signed a discharge petition to force a House vote to protect Medicaid and food assistance from Republicans’ devasting budget cuts.
Issues:Congressional IssuesHealth
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) joined 14 of his Democratic colleagues in the New York Congressional delegation in sending a letter to Secretary Doug Collins of the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), to strongly oppose the proposed staffing cuts and budget changes to the agency that will threaten the well-being of those who have served the nation.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement after the Financial Services Committee passed a Budget Reconciliation bill that defunds the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and slashes vital federal services.
Issues:Financial Services
Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, today sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern over the State Department's decision to designate gangs in Haiti as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs) without even a concept of a plan for Haiti.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today issued the following statement on the economic agreement signed by the United States and Ukraine.
Issues:Foreign Affairs
Washington, D.C. – Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the following opening remarks – as prepared - before the full House Foreign Affairs Committee for a hearing on “The Need for an Authorized State Department.”
Issues:Foreign Affairs