Ballotpedia, Grace Meng

Grace was born and raised in Queens, New York. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and her law degree from Yeshiva University. She lives with her husband, Wayne, and their 2 children.

Grace previously worked as a public interest lawyer.

Grace Meng currently serves as US Representative in New York Congressional District 6. She was first elected in 2013 and is serving her sixth term. She previously served as a representative for New York State Assembly District 22 for 2 terms from 2009 to 2012. 

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Supports increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour and expanding worker protections to facilitate union membership and collective bargaining.

Supports increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour and expanding worker protections to join a union and collectively bargain

Plans to protect Social Security programs.

Supports small businesses and creating good-paying jobs.

Believes everyone deserves affordable, clean, and safe housing and plans to address the housing crisis by increasing the availability of affordable housing units.

Believes everyone deserves affordable, clean,  safe housing and that "it's inhumane to house people in these crumbling conditions. 

- Supports increasing the minimum wage to $15 an hour and expanding worker protections to join a union and collectively bargain
- Advocates for paid leave.
- Plans to protect Social Security programs.
- Supports small businesses and creating good-paying jobs.
- Believes everyone deserves affordable, clean,  safe housing and that "it's inhumane to house people in these crumbling conditions. 

Economy

Supports efforts to combat telephone scams, particularly those targeting working families and seniors, and plans to find a national solution to this issue as a Member of Congress.

Plans to address telephone scams, particularly those targeting working families and seniors. 

Supports gun control, stating "gun violence is an epidemic that is hurting communities across our country."

Wants to continue to address acts of violence against the Jewish community, the LGBTQ community, immigrant communities, and people of color.

Plans to work with the United States Postal Service to prevent mail and identity theft.

Advocates for criminal justice reform to make the system more "restorative and humane."

- Plans to address telephone scams, particularly those targeting working families and seniors. 
- Supports gun control, stating "gun violence is an epidemic that is hurting communities across our country."
- Wants to continue to address acts of violence against the Jewish community, the LGBTQ community, immigrant communities, and people of color.
- Plans to work with the United States Postal Service to prevent mail and identity theft.
- Advocates for criminal justice reform to make the system more "restorative and humane."

Public Safety

Supports Medicare for All, believing it would provide universal healthcare access and reduce overall healthcare spending while improving patient care.

Supports access to abortion, contraception, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and expanding menstrual healthcare rights.

Advocated for capping insulin at $35 for people with Medicare and making adult vaccines free.

- Supports Medicare for All, believing it would provide universal healthcare access and reduce overall healthcare spending while improving patient care.
- Supports access to abortion, contraception, in vitro fertilization (IVF), and expanding menstrual healthcare rights.
- Advocated for capping insulin at $35 for people with Medicare and making adult vaccines free.

Healthcare

Supports the Green New Deal, which aims to address the climate crisis and related issues such as infrastructure, jobs, and housing.

Said, "The number one existential threat to humankind and our planet is climate disaster. Unfortunately, we are already seeing climate change’s effects, and we must take action."

Co-sponsored the Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act, which aims to establish a grant program to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from climate change risks.

Co-sponsored the Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act, which creates a grant program to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from climate change risks.

- Supports the Green New Deal, which aims to address the climate crisis and related issues such as infrastructure, jobs, and housing.
- Said, "The number one existential threat to humankind and our planet is climate disaster. Unfortunately, we are already seeing climate change’s effects, and we must take action."
- Co-sponsored the Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act, which creates a grant program to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from climate change risks.

Energy & the Environment

Supports U.S. foreign policy and humanitarian aid, and as a subcommittee member, advocates for human rights and collaborates with allies on international issues.

Advocates for human rights and U.S.  humanitarian aid.

Supports expanding veterans' health care benefits, access to infertility services, and funding for programs like education, work opportunities, and ending homelessness.

Supports immigration and wants immigration reform that will provide opportunities for immigrants and grow of the economy.

- Advocates for human rights and U.S.  humanitarian aid.
- Supports expanding veterans' health care benefits, access to infertility services, and funding for programs like education, work opportunities, and ending homelessness.
- Supports immigration and wants immigration reform that will provide opportunities for immigrants and grow of the economy.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

As of September 19, 2024, Grace Meng’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Voting & Elections

Supports empowering students by securing federal student aid, improving community college success, and making FAFSA applications accessible to non-English-speaking families.

Advocates for federal student aid, improving community college success, and making Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications accessible to non-English-speaking families.

Supports policies that address student loan debt, college affordability, and college-to-career programs.

Helped get  $7.1 billion for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which provided devices and connectivity to schools and libraries in Queens.

- Advocates for federal student aid, improving community college success, and making Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) applications accessible to non-English-speaking families.
- Supports policies that address student loan debt, college affordability, and college-to-career programs.
- Helped get  $7.1 billion for the Emergency Connectivity Fund, which provided devices and connectivity to schools and libraries in Queens.

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Grace Meng

Grace was born and raised in Queens and attended New York City public schools, including Stuyvesant High School. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and her law degree from Yeshiva University’s Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law. She lives with her husband, Wayne, and their 2 sons.

Grace Meng represents New York’s 6th Congressional District in Congress. She previously served two terms in the New York State Assembly and worked as a public interest lawyer.

Grace Meng has represented New York’s 6th Congressional District in Congress since 2013. She is the first and only Asian American member of Congress from New York State. Grace served as a vice chair of the Democratic National Committee from 2017 to 2020 and served 2 terms in the New York State Assembly.

Supports federal programs aimed at enhancing the economic conditions of working and middle-class families.

As a state representative, passed the "Anti-Spoofing Act," which aims to prevent fraudulent communications.

Believes the government must protect long-term residents.

Supports gun control and closing the "Charleston Loophole" by mandating background checks for all gun sales.

As a state representative, introduced the “Responsible Body Armor Possession Act” to prevent "military-grade body armor" from being purchased by criminals.

Supports criminal justice reform to make the system "more restorative and humane, rather than punitive."

Supports enhancing hate crime data collection, protecting houses of worship, and fostering community dialogue to combat hate-fueled violence.

Opposes the National Rifle Association (NRA) and "far-right politicians" prioritizing politics over public safety.

Supports funding research to prevent firearm injuries and deaths.

Secured funds for the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) to enhance oversight of gun dealers.

Supports expanding menstrual healthcare rights.

Supports making healthcare more affordable.

Supports access to abortion, contraception, and in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Supports affordable healthcare access for working and middle-class families.

Supports allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices, capping insulin costs at $35 for Medicare recipients, and making adult vaccines free.

Supports the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and the Emergency Connectivity Fund to provide discounts on internet bills and devices for eligible households.

Supports the Inflation Reduction Act, which invests $369 billion in energy security and climate change.

Supports the Energy Savings Program, which helps households save on energy costs.

Believes climate disaster is "the number one existential threat to humankind and our planet" and supports taking action to address climate change.

Supports expanding veterans' health care benefits and access to infertility services.

Supports prioritizing veterans' health, stability, and well-being, and is "fighting for critical funding and programs" to ensure comprehensive support, including education, work opportunities, and addressing specific issues like the opioid epidemic, homelessness, and women veterans' care.

Believes the U.S. is "built on the backs of immigrants from around the world," highlighting the importance of immigration to the nation's history.

Supports comprehensive immigration reform.

Supports the New Deal for New Americans Act, which would create a national office for new Americans and provide opportunities for immigrants to succeed and contribute to the economy.

Supports immigration reform that treats all immigrants with dignity and respect, regardless of immigration status.

Supports access to affordable higher education.

As a House Representative, helped secure $7.1 billion for the Emergency Connectivity Fund to provide devices and internet connectivity for students and libraries.

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