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From public housing to the nation’s Capital, Gregory Weldon Meeks has lived a true American success story. Known for his compassionate and tenacious representation of his constituents, and his coalition-building skills, Meeks proudly serves the constituents of New York’s Fifth Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Latest News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement on passage of the 21 Century ROAD to Housing Act in the U.S. House of Representatives:
Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement following President Trump’s conclusion of his State visit to China and meetings with President Xi Jinping.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) and Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) reintroduced the Habitable Housing Conversion Pilot Program of 2026 or the "Basement Bill." The measure would establish a 5-year pilot program to provide grants for homeowners to transform their basements into safe apartment units.
Legislation
Recent votes
| Date | Roll Call | Bill | Question | Vote | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2026 | 186 | H.RES.1300 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | No | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act |
| 05/20/2026 | 185 | H.RES.1300 | On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act |
| 05/20/2026 | 184 | H.R.2616 | On Passage | No | PROTECT Kids Act |
| 05/20/2026 | 183 | H.R.2616 | On Motion to Recommit | Yea | PROTECT Kids Act |
| 05/20/2026 | 182 | H.R.1993 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act |
