• MENG, GRACE
Experience: House: District 6, 2013-Present
Home State: New York
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $939,390Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Grace Meng
    Gender: Female
    Family: Husband: Wayne; 2 Chilldren: Tyler, Brandon
    Birth Date: 10/01/1975
    Birth Place: Elmhurst, Queens
    Home City: Queens, NY

Education

    JD, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University, 2002
    Bachelors, University of Michigan, 1997

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2012-present
    Assembly Member, New York State Assembly, 2008-2012
    Candidate, New York State Assembly, District 22, 2006

Current Legislative Committees

    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Small Business, Member
    Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, Member
    Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Caucus
    Member, New York State Legislative Women's Caucus
    Appointed Member

Professional Experience

    Lawyer
    Pro Bono Attorney, Sanctuary for Families
    Partner, Yoon and Kim, Limited Liability Partnership

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Board Member, American Red Cross
    Board Member, Flushing Hospital Medical Center
    Board Member, Flushing Savings Bank
    Board Member, Flushing Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
    Founder, Friends of the Community Unite and Serve Community Access Center
    Former Chair, Neighborhood Advisory Board 7, Department of Youth and Community Development, New York City
    President, Queens Chinese Women's Association
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

No Opinion
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

No Opinion
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade

No Opinion
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Support
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Strongly Support
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 84
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
02/27/2015 H.R.314 Notch Fairness Act of 2015 02/27/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.  (All Actions)
02/13/2015 H.Res.116 Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education. 02/13/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government.  (All Actions)
02/13/2015 H.Res.115 Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year. 02/13/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
02/13/2015 H.R.658 VA Regional Office Accountability Act 02/13/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.  (All Actions)
02/05/2015 H.Res.94 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Chinese railroad workers from 1865 to 1869, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. 02/05/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government.  (All Actions)
02/02/2015 H.R.657 To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Glendale, New York. 02/02/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
01/20/2015 H.R.418 Corporate Politics Transparency Act 01/20/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
12/09/2014 H.R.5735 GRAD Act of 2014 12/09/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.  (All Actions)
11/12/2014 H.Res.751 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Chinese railroad workers from 1865 to 1869, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. 11/12/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
09/18/2014 H.Res.739 Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day of Non-Violence. 09/18/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
09/16/2014 H.R.3222 Flushing Remonstrance Study Act 09/16/2014 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.  (All Actions)
09/10/2014 H.R.3670 Anti-Spoofing Act of 2014 09/10/2014 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.  (All Actions)
08/08/2014 H.R.4028 To amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to include the desecration of cemeteries among the many forms of violations of the right to religious freedom. 08/08/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-154. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
06/23/2014 H.R.4940 Tax Equality for Entrepreneurs Act 06/23/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
06/19/2014 H.R.4911 To direct the United States Postal Service to designate a single, unique ZIP Code for Glendale, New York. 06/19/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
05/15/2014 H.R.4665 Korea Security Partnership Act 05/15/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.  (All Actions)
02/21/2014 H.Res.486 Supporting the goals and ideals of International Mother Language Day in bringing attention to the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural heritage through education. 02/21/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
01/22/2014 H.R.3357 Early Childhood Education Professional Improvement Act of 2013 01/22/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
01/13/2014 H.Res.457 Recognizing Lunar New Year as a significant cultural holiday and encouraging local education agencies to consider closing school on the Lunar New Year. 01/13/2014 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
06/14/2013 H.R.2306 Infant Formula Protection Act of 2013 06/14/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
Total: 852
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/13/2017 H.R.2292 To extend a project of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission involving the Cannonsville Dam.
06/12/2017 H.Res.380 Commemorating one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
06/08/2017 H.R.2840 To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require each State to ensure that each individual who provides identifying information to the State motor vehicle authority is automatically registered to vote in elections for Federal office held in the State unless the individual does not meet the eligibility requirements for registering to vote in such elections or declines to be registered to vote in such elections, and for other purposes.
06/08/2017 H.R.2827 To amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and expand the membership of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans to include veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.
05/18/2017 H.R.2519 To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint commemorative coins in recognition of the 100th anniversary of The American Legion.
05/18/2017 H.Res.338 Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
05/18/2017 H.R.1677 Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2017
05/18/2017 H.Res.218 Recognizing the importance of the United States-Israel economic relationship and encouraging new areas of cooperation.
05/18/2017 H.Res.172 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the Russian Federation, its officials, security services, and any person or entity within the Russian Federation or associated with the Russian Government, should not interfere, seek to influence, or engage in coercion designed to create an outcome in foreign elections.
05/18/2017 H.R.653 Federal Intern Protection Act of 2017
05/17/2017 H.R.2498 To amend the Equal Credit Opportunity Act to prohibit discrimination on account of sexual orientation or gender identity when extending credit.
05/17/2017 H.R.1005 To amend title 38, United States Code, to improve the provision of adult day health care services for veterans.
05/17/2017 H.R.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
05/16/2017 H.R.2465 Steve Gleason Enduring Voices Act of 2017
05/16/2017 H.R.2450 FILM Act of 2017
05/16/2017 H.R.2182 Plum Island Preservation Act
05/11/2017 H.R.2405 Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act of 2017
05/11/2017 H.R.2272 COAST Anti-Drilling Act
05/05/2017 H.R.2379 Robin Danielson Feminine Hygiene Product Safety Act of 2017
05/04/2017 H.R.2364 Investing in Main Street Act of 2017
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