Seniors, Social Security and Retirement Security
Meeks and House Democrats are fighting ongoing attempts to privatize Social Security in whole or in part, but we must do more so that every American has the opportunity to build a secure retirement.
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Today, June 24, 2008 Gregory W. Meeks joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives in passing House Resolution 6331, the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008. H.R. 6331 offers concrete changes to make Medicare more efficient. The legislation prevents payment reductions for physicians in Medicare, enhances benefits and extends provisions for rural and other providers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement in response to a letter sent by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen detailing that the U.S. will reach the statutory debt limit and begin extraordinary measures next week:
(JAMAICA, NY)–Today, Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, New York State Assemblywoman Michelle Titus, city agencies, community-based organizations are working together to ensure that Far Rockaway residents get the Influenza (flu) shots this season for Senior Citizens. Free flu shots were disbursed between 9:00 am and Noon at the Church of the Nazarene at 1414 Central Avenue, Far Rockaway, New York. The event, sponsored by United Health Group, Inc. included a free continental breakfast and/or lunch.
(WASHINGTON, DC)–Rep. Gregory W. Meeks joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives to support H.R. 5613, the Protecting the Medicaid Safety Net Act of 2008. H.R. 5613 will place a moratorium on seven regulations that if implemented will reduce Federal Medicaid funding to States by nearly $20 billion over the next five years.
QUEENS, NY – Today, U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) voted to advance the Defense, Labor-HHS and Transportation-HUD minibus. The three spending bills delivers on Democratic priorities and blocks the Trump Administration’s plan to gut $163 billion from critical public services that American families depend on.
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.
Rep. Meeks Leads Letter to Sen. McConnell Urging No Vote on Graham-Cassidy without CBO Score
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Meeks led a letter (below) with 57 House Democrats to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, urging him and Senate Republicans to wait to vote on the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson bill until the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has analyzed its full impact and cost. Regarding the letter, Congressman Meeks released the following statement: