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Grace Meng

D

U.S. Representative · New York

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

959

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

959

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

Meng'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 actions

Meng 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 actions

Meng'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 actions

Meng consistently opposes measures that restrict healthcare access, funding, or protections, while supporting expansions of healthcare infrastructure and disease prevention programs.

Education

28 actions

Meng 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 actions

Meng 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 actions

Meng'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 actions

Meng'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 actions

Meng 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 actions

Meng 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 actions

Meng 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 actions

Meng 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 actions

Meng's votes on civil liberties reflect competing priorities between protecting privacy rights and supporting government transparency and institutional power.

Government accountability and transparency

140 actions

Meng 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 actions

Meng 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.

On the record

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.

On the record

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.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

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.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

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.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

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.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

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.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted no

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.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

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.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

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.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

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.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

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.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

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.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

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.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

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.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

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.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

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.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

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.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

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.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

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.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

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.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

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.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted yes

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