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NY · DISTRICT 5

Gregory W. Meeks

DemocratNew YorkCurrently serving

Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗

What they said 13

Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.

After the election · commitment · Original date not established

Use oversight powers if elected Foreign Affairs chair

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Meeks said that if chosen to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee, he would use the committee’s available oversight tools to hold the Trump administration accountable. He also pledged to continue pursuing bipartisan solutions that advance U.S. interests.

Context: The pledge is conditional on Meeks being chosen as chair.

While serving · Original date not established

Support labor rights and unions

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Meeks supports labor rights and unions, which he describes as important to working families and the middle class. He highlights union-backed rights including the 40-hour work week, fair wages, workplace health and safety protections, and a voice on the job.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Protect access to the ACA, Medicare and Medicaid

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Meeks supports protecting access to the Affordable Care Act, Medicare and Medicaid. He also supports local community health centers and hospital systems as part of ensuring access to quality healthcare.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Invest in community-based violence intervention

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Meeks supports investment in community-based violence intervention programs as part of his approach to reducing gun violence. He describes these programs as proven to save lives.

Context: The page does not specify funding levels, program criteria, or implementation details.

While serving · Original date not established

Ban high-capacity magazines

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Meeks supports legislation to ban high-capacity magazines as part of his gun-violence prevention agenda.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Ban assault weapons

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Meeks supports legislation to ban assault weapons as part of his gun-violence prevention agenda.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Require universal background checks

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Meeks supports legislation to implement universal background checks for gun purchases. He presents this as part of his approach to reducing gun violence.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Regulate stablecoins

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Meeks has advocated for regulations on stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency. The supplied material does not specify the rules he supports.

Context: The specific regulatory requirements are not stated.

While serving · Original date not established

Support global economic stability and emerging-market development

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Meeks supports U.S. financial policy that advances global economic stability and competitiveness, as well as economic development in emerging markets.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.

While serving · Original date not established

Protect consumers and hold Wall Street accountable

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Meeks supports reforms to protect consumers from predatory practices, improve financial literacy, and hold Wall Street accountable. He identifies these as priorities for a financial system that is fair and inclusive.

Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.