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<rss version="2.0"><channel><description>Representing NY&#39;s 6th Congressional District - Parts of West, Central and Northeast Queens.&#xA;&#xA;For specific questions or concerns, please contact my office.</description><link>https://bsky.app/profile/meng.house.gov</link><title>@meng.house.gov - Congresswoman Grace Meng</title><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/meng.house.gov/post/3ml4zb4y2qc2y</link><description>Happy Cinco de Mayo, Queens! Today we celebrate the rich culture, deep roots, and lasting contributions of Mexican Americans in our community and across the country. From music and food to leadership and community, your impact shapes our nation every day.</description><pubDate>05 May 2026 20:22 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:honwu3zwt277hgg46s24amta/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4zb4y2qc2y</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/meng.house.gov/post/3ml4ma4fsvc2y</link><description>Childcare costs are out of control. No parent should have to choose between working or getting an education &amp; staying home because care is too expensive.&#xA;&#xA;Dems’ Affordability Agenda would create universal childcare, capping costs at 7% of income — with many families paying no more than $10 a day.</description><pubDate>05 May 2026 16:29 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:honwu3zwt277hgg46s24amta/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4ma4fsvc2y</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/meng.house.gov/post/3ml4drxkzg22y</link><description>Great stopping by SelfHelp&#39;s Austin Street Senior Center to connect with local seniors, answer questions, and hear what’s on their minds!&#xA;&#xA;Need help with Social Security, the VA, IRS, or another federal agency? 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Now they’ve walked it back — and funding is stalled.&#xA;The Administration’s funding for TSA is about to run out.&#xA;&#xA;Federal workers can’t afford another missed paycheck. &#xA;&#xA;Republicans need to honor their agreement and fund DHS now.&#xA;https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5854855-omb-memo-dhs-funding/</description><pubDate>30 Apr 2026 15:19 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:honwu3zwt277hgg46s24amta/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpvye3gbc2n</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/meng.house.gov/post/3mkpqdg74hs2n</link><description>The Trump Administration just rolled out an Expanded Global Gag Rule that conditions lifesaving aid on adoption of extreme far-right, anti-abortion, anti-equality policies.&#xA;&#xA;This dangerous agenda doubles down on USAID cuts, puts millions at risk, and threatens our national security. 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But newly released records show he visited Epstein’s private island in 2012—four years after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting a minor.&#xA; &#xA;Americans deserve full transparency about Secretary Lutnick’s relationship with Epstein.</description><pubDate>23 Apr 2026 18:26 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:honwu3zwt277hgg46s24amta/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6n77kxu22a</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/meng.house.gov/post/3mk6fnrah4c2q</link><description>Honored to celebrate members of AFGE Local 3369 and Mason Tenders LIUNA at my quarterly union appreciation day. Grateful for all they do to stand up for workers and strengthen our communities.</description><pubDate>23 Apr 2026 16:11 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:honwu3zwt277hgg46s24amta/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk6fnrah4c2q</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/meng.house.gov/post/3mk4tqttiak2b</link><description>Happy Earth Day! This year, I&#39;m backing the Energy Bills Relief Act, because it:&#xA;&#xA;✅ Lowers costs&#xA;✅ Expands home-grown clean energy&#xA;✅ Modernizes our grid&#xA;✅ Reduces pollution&#xA;&#xA;With energy bills rising and the climate crisis intensifying, our planet and our wallets cannot afford to wait.</description><pubDate>23 Apr 2026 01:18 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:honwu3zwt277hgg46s24amta/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk4tqttiak2b</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/meng.house.gov/post/3mk4j6rbwv22q</link><description>There is no question that SNAP should cover hot meals, like a rotisserie chicken. I&#39;ve been working on this for years through my Hot Foods Act.&#xA;&#xA;The Farm Bill hits the floor next week, and I’m fighting to include my bill. 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