Policy pillars — derived from activity record
Electoral integrity
16 actionsMeng's voting pattern on electoral integrity reflects tension between supporting congressional election monitoring and citizenship verification measures while opposing restrictions on voting access and eligibility requirements that she views as potentially disenfranchising.
Criminal justice
51 actionsMeng supports federal drug enforcement and human trafficking initiatives while opposing measures that increase penalties, expand juvenile prosecution, or limit police accountability protections.
Fiscal policy
88 actionsMeng's fiscal policy votes reflect support for revenue-generating measures and spending allocations while opposing mechanisms for reduced government spending and presidential spending authority.
Healthcare
34 actionsMeng consistently opposes measures that restrict healthcare access, funding, or protections, while supporting expansions of healthcare infrastructure and disease prevention programs.
Education
28 actionsMeng demonstrates consistent support for expanding parental involvement and transparency in K-12 education while opposing measures that would streamline worker training and accelerate financial aid processes.
Economy and labor
47 actionsMeng demonstrates a strong pro-labor orientation while supporting selective economic interventions that prioritize worker protections and collective bargaining rights over deregulatory approaches to small business development.
Environment and energy
165 actionsMeng's voting pattern on environment and energy issues shows inconsistency, with support for pollution control and ecosystem protection measures alongside votes that weakened environmental enforcement and regulatory oversight.
Immigration
53 actionsMeng's immigration votes reflect inconsistency between opposing restrictive enforcement measures and supporting policies that increase deportation pathways and limit asylum access.
National security and foreign policy
192 actionsMeng demonstrates consistent support for national security measures including sanctions enforcement, aviation safety, counter-terrorism initiatives, and maritime defense while prioritizing transparency in foreign financial practices.
Civil rights and liberties
46 actionsMeng demonstrates a nuanced civil rights stance that prioritizes protection of marginalized communities and democratic participation while showing inconsistency on free speech and expression questions, particularly regarding restrictions on elected officials' statements.
Social policy
25 actionsMeng demonstrates strong support for veteran benefits and child welfare protections but shows inconsistency on certain social safety net provisions, particularly regarding Native American family services and welfare fund restrictions.
Technology and data
34 actionsMeng demonstrates strong support for technology development paired with robust consumer protections and data privacy safeguards, favoring regulatory frameworks that advance innovation while restricting corporate and foreign access to personal information.
Civil liberties and government power
7 actionsMeng's votes on civil liberties reflect competing priorities between protecting privacy rights and supporting government transparency and institutional power.
Government accountability and transparency
140 actionsMeng consistently votes against measures that would increase legislative oversight of executive agencies, require transparency in federal operations, and enhance public access to government records, while occasionally supporting accountability mechanisms that operate through internal congressional processes.
Infrastructure and public investment
29 actionsMeng shows general support for public infrastructure investment in transportation, utilities, broadband, and space programs, but opposes certain categories of public investment including historical preservation, hydroelectric development, and commemorative projects.
Activity ledger — most recent first
Nov 19, 2025
Meng rose in the House of Representatives on November 19, 2025, to commemorate the 12th anniversary of Women's Entrepreneurship Day and recognize the Women's Entrepreneurship Day Organization's initiatives and this year's Pioneer Award honorees.
May 20, 2025
Meng addressed the House for 1 minute to discuss how a Republican tax bill would negatively impact Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities, noting it would affect nearly 200,000 constituents in her district and disproportionately benefit the top 20 percent of income earners.
Dec 18, 2024
Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.
Dec 18, 2024
DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.
Dec 18, 2024
Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.
Dec 17, 2024
Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.
Dec 17, 2024
Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.
Dec 11, 2024
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.
Mar 21, 2024
Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.
Mar 21, 2024
Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.
Mar 21, 2024
Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.
Mar 21, 2024
Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 20, 2024
Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.
Mar 19, 2024
Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
Mar 19, 2024
Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.
Mar 13, 2024
Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.
Feb 29, 2024
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.
Feb 29, 2024
Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.
Jan 11, 2024
DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.
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