Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Grace Meng supports the Diwali Day Act, which would establish Diwali as a federal holiday. She says the holiday would recognize its significance to Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists, among others, and send a message amid rising anti-Hindu and anti-South Asian hate.
Context: The bill would create the holiday if enacted; it is not described as current law.
Grace Meng cosponsored the Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act. The bill aims to establish a grant program to protect vulnerable mothers and babies from climate-change risks.
Context: The passage describes this as proposed legislation and does not specify grant amounts or eligibility rules.
Grace Meng introduced the Housing Is a Human Right Act, which would authorize $300 billion over the next decade for housing infrastructure. She says the investment would help families in Queens; she also supports federal funding to improve conditions in NYCHA housing.
Context: The $300 billion authorization is part of introduced legislation; the passage does not specify the amount of federal funding she supports for NYCHA.
Grace Meng introduced 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 economic growth. She supports meaningful, comprehensive immigration reform and says immigrants should be treated with dignity and respect regardless of status.
Context: The act is described as introduced legislation, not enacted law.
Grace Meng supports raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour. She also supports legislation to expand worker protections and make it easier for workers to join a union and bargain collectively for better wages and working conditions.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.
Grace Meng supports the Medicare for All Act of 2019, which she originally cosponsored. The bill would expand Medicare to provide every American with comprehensive health benefits; she says it would also reduce health care spending while improving patient care.
Context: The passage describes the bill as proposed legislation, not enacted law.