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Veterans

Information regarding my stance on Veterans' issues.

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The U.S. Flag honoring Veterans Day
November 11, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks issued the following statement in honor and observance of Veterans Day:

“Today, we honor the brave individuals who committed to serving in our country’s military. I am grateful for our veterans who answered the call of duty to uphold and protect our democracy. 

Issues:Veterans
November 10, 2011

Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Honoring Veterans on this Veterans Day

(WASHINGTON, DC) – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), senior member of the House Financial Services Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee released the following statement commemorating Veterans Day:

Issues:Veterans
May 6, 2025
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.
July 3, 2025
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement: 
May 26, 2025
Queens, N.Y. – Today, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement after the death of former Congressman and mentor Charles B. Rangel.
March 8, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) voted to pass the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, a package of six domestic funding bills focused on helping families and communities across the United States.

May 28, 2017

Rep. Meeks Memorial Day Statement

New York, NY—Congressman Gregory W. Meeks released the following statement in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 29th, 2017:

"On this day of remembrance, we pay tribute to the fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our beloved nation. These brave men and women gave their lives defending everything we hold dear—the freedoms and inalienable rights that make our country so great. We owe it to these patriots to live every day in their honor.