Grace Meng
Grace Meng | ||
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th district | ||
Assumed office January 3, 2013 | ||
Preceded by | Gary Ackerman | |
Vice Chair of the Democratic National Committee | ||
In office February 25, 2017 – January 21, 2021 | ||
Chair | Tom Perez | |
Preceded by | Tulsi Gabbard | |
Succeeded by | Tammy Duckworth Ken Martin Filemon Vela, Jr. Gretchen Whitmer | |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 22nd district | ||
In office January 1, 2009 – December 31, 2012 | ||
Preceded by | Ellen Young | |
Succeeded by | Michaelle Solages | |
Personal details | ||
Born | Queens, New York City, New York, U.S. | October 1, 1975|
Political party | Democratic | |
Spouse |
Wayne Kye (m. 2005) | |
Children | 2 | |
Parent |
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Grace Meng (born October 1, 1975) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 6th congressional district[1] since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, her district is in the New York City borough of Queens; it includes Bayside, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Flushing, Forest Hills, Fresh Meadows, Glendale, Jackson Heights, Kew Gardens, Maspeth, Middle Village and Rego Park. Meng represented the 22nd district in the New York State Assembly from 2009 until 2012. She is the first Asian American elected to Congress from New York.[2][3]
Early life and education
Grace Meng was born on October 1, 1975, in
New York Assembly
Meng's father, Jimmy Meng, was elected in 2004 to New York's 22nd assembly district, becoming the first Asian American to be elected to the legislature in
Elections
Meng ran for Assembly to succeed her father, but was taken off the ballot when Democrat
Grace Meng challenged Young again in 2008.[8] On September 9, she defeated Young in the Democratic primary, 59%-41%.[17][18] She went on to win the November election, defeating Young again, this time as an Independence Party nominee, 88%-12%.[19] In 2010, she was reelected unopposed.[20][21][22]
Tenure
Meng was the author of the Reverse Mortgage Act of 2009
In 2009, Meng was named one of City & State's "New York City Rising Stars: 40 Under 40".[25]
U.S. House of Representatives
2012 election
In June 2012, Meng faced fellow Assembly member Rory Lancman and New York City Council member Elizabeth Crowley in a primary election for New York's 6th congressional district and won. She received the endorsement of the Queens County Democratic Party,[26] and a New York Times reporter wrote that she was "poised to become the biggest political star from New York City's fastest-growing demographic group." Meng said her focus would be to create jobs, improve transportation, and grow tourism opportunities in her borough.[8] On November 6, 2012, she won the race for New York's 6th congressional district against Republican member of the New York City Council Dan Halloran, making her the first Asian American elected to Congress from New York.[27]
Tenure
Inaugurated on January 3, 2013, Meng helped form the Bipartisan Freshman Caucus, asserting that "the American people are just sick and tired of blaming each other without getting anything done."[28]
Her district includes the Queens neighborhoods of
On February 10, 2014, Meng introduced the bill
In 2015, Meng opposed the
In July 2019, Meng reintroduced the Community College Student Success Act to improve graduation rates at under-resourced public
On February 23, 2021, Meng introduced House Resolution 151, "Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19," responding to the growth of hate crimes against Asian-Americans, in the wake of Trump's repeated characterization of COVID-19 as "Kung Flu" and the "Chinese virus". It urged education and reporting about harassment. It drew initial support from 140 co-sponsors, and by March 3, 46 more, all Democrats.[36][37]
Meng voted with President Joe Biden's stated position 100% of the time in the 117th Congress, according to a FiveThirtyEight analysis.[38]
She was among the 46 Democrats who voted against final passage of the
Meng voted in favor of three military aid package supplementals for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan respectively in April 2024, along with most Democrats.[40][41][42]
Abortion
For 2021, Meng was given a 100% rating from
Syria
In 2023, Meng was among 56 Democrats to vote in favor of H.Con.Res. 21, which directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.[44][45]
Committee assignments
Caucus memberships
- Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus[47]
- Congressional Progressive Caucus[48]
- Medicare for All Caucus
- Blue Collar Caucus
Personal life
Meng married Wayne Kye (계원종, 桂源鍾), a
In November 2013, Meng was robbed and assaulted by a purse-snatcher in the Eastern Market area of Washington, D.C.[49] She suffered injuries to her head, left knee, hand, and face, and was treated at George Washington University hospital.[49]
Meng is Protestant.[50]
See also
- Chinese Americans in New York City
- List of Asian Americans and Pacific Islands Americans in the United States Congress
- Taiwanese Americans in New York City
- Women in the United States House of Representatives
References
- ^ Meng, Grace. "Grace Meng". www.congress.gov. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ a b "First Asian American in the NY State Assembly", ChinaDaily, 05-11-2004. Retrieved on 16-02-2007
- ^ Affairs, Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World. "Grace Meng". berkleycenter.georgetown.edu. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
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- ^ "U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng: About". United States House of Representatives. July 2, 2015. Archived from the original on January 10, 2020. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- National Public Radio. Archivedfrom the original on July 1, 2012. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
- ^ a b "Grace Meng and Wayne Kye". The New York Times. June 12, 2005. Retrieved November 1, 2016.
- ^ ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
- ^ a b "U.S. Congresswoman Grace Meng – Biography". United States House of Representatives. July 2, 2015. Retrieved June 11, 2020.
- ^ Grace Meng, "Honoring the Life of Susan Wu Rathbone". Congressional Record (May 9, 2018): E616.
- ^ "Grace Meng's father charged with wire fraud in FBI sting". QNS.com.
- ^ Hicks, Jonathan P. (December 13, 2006). "City Sends 2 Foreign-Born First-Timers to the Assembly". The New York Times.
- ^ Stirling, Stephen (July 25, 2008). "Young, Meng won't fight over primary signatures". Times Ledger. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
- ^ "New York, 6th House District: Grace Meng (D)". National Journal. November 6, 2012. Archived from the original on January 10, 2015. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
- ^ "DA: Jimmy Meng Aide Surrenders". The New York Observer. January 9, 2007.
- ^ Nir, Sarah Maslin (March 13, 2013). "Ex-Queens Assemblyman Sentenced in Bribery Case". The New York Times.
- ^ Noah C. Zuss, "Meng Beats Young in Primary for Flushing Seat." "Southeast Queens Press," Sept. 12-18, 2008, p. 11
- ^ "Ourcampaigns.com". Ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
- ^ "Ourcampaigns.com". Ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
- ^ "Election Results 2008: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2008. Archived from the original on May 11, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ "Election Results 2010: New York State Legislature". The New York Times. 2010. Archived from the original on June 15, 2012. Retrieved March 30, 2012.
- ^ "Ourcampaigns.com". Ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
- ^ a b Brandon Moseley (May 3, 2021). "U.S. Rep. Grace Meng keynote speaker at Alabama Young Democrats convention". Alabama Political Reporter. Retrieved April 8, 2022.
- ^ [1] Archived November 7, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Albany 40 Under 40 alumni". City & State NY. August 13, 2018.
- ^ "Queens Democratic Leaders Back Meng For Congress". NY1. March 19, 2012. Archived from the original on January 28, 2015. Retrieved April 2, 2012.
- ^ "Grace Meng, Michael Grimm Win Seats In Congress". Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved November 7, 2012.
- ^ Schneier, David (February 28, 2013). "Meng talks nation's business at 112th - Queens Chronicle: Central/Mid Queens News". Qchron.com. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
- ^ a b "H.R. 4028 - Summary". United States Congress. Retrieved May 28, 2014.
- ^ Marcos, Cristina (May 23, 2014). "Next week: Appropriations, VA reform, intelligence authorization". The Hill. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "House Passes Meng Legislation to Make Desecration of Cemeteries a Violation of Religious Freedom". Jewish Political News and Updates. May 29, 2014. Archived from the original on May 29, 2014. Retrieved May 29, 2014.
- ^ "Meng Opposes Nuclear Deal with Iran". Congresswoman Grace Meng. July 29, 2015.
- ^ Kern-Jedrychowska, Ewa (January 18, 2017). "Grace Meng Is Latest Elected Official to Boycott Trump Inauguration". DNAinfo New York. Archived from the original on January 26, 2017.
- ^ Toure, Madina (February 26, 2017). "NYC Congresswoman and Assemblyman Score DNC Vice Chairmanships". Observer. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ Mohamed, Carlotta (August 2–8, 2019). "Meng Law to Improve Community College Graduation Rates". Times Ledger. p. 23.
- ^ Condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment as related to COVID-19, Congress.gov, February 23, 2021. Retrieved April 3, 2021.
- ^ "N.Y. Rep. Grace Meng On Her Bill To Address Anti-Asian Hate Crimes". NPR.org. March 16, 2021.
- ^ Bycoffe, Aaron; Wiederkehr, Anna (April 22, 2021). "Does Your Member Of Congress Vote With Or Against Biden?". FiveThirtyEight. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Gans, Jared (May 31, 2023). "Republicans and Democrats who bucked party leaders by voting no". The Hill. Retrieved June 6, 2023.
- ^ Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (April 20, 2024). "Roll Call 152 Roll Call 152, Bill Number: H. R. 8034, 118th Congress, 2nd Session". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (April 20, 2024). "Roll Call 151 Roll Call 151, Bill Number: H. R. 8035, 118th Congress, 2nd Session". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (April 20, 2024). "Roll Call 146 Roll Call 146, Bill Number: H. R. 8036, 118th Congress, 2nd Session". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "2021 Congressional Record on Reproductive Freedom" (PDF). NARAL Pro-Choice America. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- ^ "H.Con.Res. 21: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of … -- House Vote #136 -- Mar 8, 2023".
- ^ "House Votes Down Bill Directing Removal of Troops From Syria". U.S. News & World Report. March 8, 2023. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023.
- ^ "Committees and Caucuses". Congresswoman Grace Meng. December 13, 2012.
- ^ "Members". Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ "Caucus Membrs". US House of Representatives. Retrieved January 3, 2021.
- ^ Washington Post. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
- ^ "Religious affiliation of members of 118th Congress" (PDF). Pew Research Center. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
External links
- Congresswoman Grace Meng official U.S. House website
- Grace Meng for Congress