Biography
Overview
Grace Meng is a Democratic U.S. Representative from New York's 6th congressional district (based in Queens), serving since 2013. A lawyer and former New York State Assembly member, she was the first Asian American elected to Congress from New York. Her district includes neighborhoods like Bayside, Flushing, Forest Hills, Jackson Heights, and Kew Gardens.
Career
As a New York Assembly member (2009-2012), Meng authored the Reverse Mortgage Act of 2009, which protected senior citizens' property tax exemptions. In Congress, she has championed anti-Asian hate crime awareness (House Resolution 151 in 2021), menstrual product safety labeling, and postal service accountability. She was named to City & State's "40 Under 40" list in 2009. She chairs the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and supports increased transparency and accountability in federal law enforcement.
Prior political experience
Meng was first elected to Congress in 2012, defeating Republican Dan Halloran in the general election after winning a Democratic primary against Assembly members Rory Lancman and Elizabeth Crowley. She has run unopposed in Democratic primaries in 2014, 2016, 2018, 2022, and 2024. In 2020, she won her primary with 65.5% of the vote against two challengers and defeated a Republican in the general election. In 2026, Democratic challenger Chuck Park is running against her in the primary.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
Campaigns targeting Grace Meng
No active campaigns target Grace Meng right now.
Start a campaign targeting Grace MengOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | U.S. House NY-6 | 2025–present | In progress | Grace Meng | — |
| 6th | U.S. House NY-6 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Grace Meng | Grace Meng |
| 5th | U.S. House NY-6 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Grace Meng | Grace Meng |
| 4th | U.S. House NY-6 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Grace Meng | Grace Meng |
| 3rd | U.S. House NY-6 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Grace Meng | Grace Meng |
| 2nd | U.S. House NY-6 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Grace Meng | Grace Meng |
| 1st | U.S. House NY-6 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | Gregory W. Meeks | Grace Meng |
Committee assignments
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related AgenciesHouseRanking Member· 2025–present
- National Security, Department of State, and Related ProgramsHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 8381
Safe Check-Ins for Immigrants Act
Apr 20, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7439
Uniform Standards for Federal Law Enforcement Act of 2026
Feb 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7223
Language Access for All Act of 2026
Jan 22, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6880
Honoring Family-Friendly Workplaces Act
Dec 18, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6212
Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act
Nov 20, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5645
Pray Safe Act of 2025
Sep 30, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5151
Quiet Communities Act of 2025
Sep 4, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5027
Ban Harmful Food Dyes Act
Aug 22, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4858
Ban Harmful Food Dyes Act
Aug 1, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4343
United States-Greece Security Cooperation Reporting Act
Jul 10, 2025IN_COMMITTEE
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8490
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to credit individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service.
Apr 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8425
Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8397
To protect Moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes.
Apr 21, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8153
Maternal Vaccination Act
Mar 27, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8085
Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026
Mar 25, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8055
Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Mar 24, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7973
Momnibus Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7977
To provide relief from high energy bills, and for other purposes.
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7867
Infant Formula Safety Modernization Act of 2026
Mar 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7806
Direct File Act of 2026
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | U.S. House NY-6 | Lost | 32.44% |
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