Environment
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) released the following statement on the passage of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill:
NEW YORK – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $270 million to New York essential drinking water infrastructure upgrades across the state through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). Thanks to a $6 billion boost from Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA is increasing the investments available to rebuild the nation’s water infrastructure.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) announced $3.1 million federal grant provided by FEMA and the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES).
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) recognizes the 44 lives lost due to Superstorm Sandy 10 years ago and the progress New York has made to rebuild its infrastructure to endure climate change. Rep. Meeks issued the following statement:
QUEENS, NY – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-05) introduced the Community Flood Coverage Savings Act with Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02). The bill would create a community-based flood insurance pilot program at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), allowing communities to group together to purchase coverage that residents may not be able to afford on their own.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) voted to pass the Commerce-Justice-Science, Energy-Water, and Interior-Environment funding package. This package advances numerous Democratic priorities and represents a significant improvement over the original Republican proposal in addressing the needs of the American people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-05) partnered with Rep. Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) to introduce the Emergency Advance Payments Modernization Act to guarantee national flood insurance policyholders receive quick and accurate advance payments in the immediate wake of a flooding event.
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Gregory W. Meeks released a statement after the House passed the Inflation Reduction Act, taking historic actions to lower families’ costs, deliver the largest-ever climate action, reduce the deficit, and fight inflation. Congressman Meeks stated: