Grace Meng addresses gender pay gap and utility rates in latest tweets

Grace Meng addresses gender pay gap and utility rates in latest tweets
Grace Meng U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 6th district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Grace Meng, a current U.S. Congress member representing New York’s 6th district, has expressed her views on various issues through a series of tweets. Her posts highlight ongoing concerns regarding gender pay equality, space exploration, and utility rate hikes.

On March 26, 2025, Grace Meng addressed the persistent issue of gender pay disparity. She remarked “It’s hard to believe that in 2025, women are still earning less than men for the same work.” She emphasized that “Women & families deserve better,” and stated that she and her colleagues in the Democratic Women’s Caucus are united in their efforts to close the pay gap.

Later on the same day, Meng shared her enthusiasm about discussing space exploration with a notable figure. She tweeted “It’s not every day that you get to talk about space with Bill Nye the Science Guy!” Expressing support for NASA and future endeavors in space exploration was a key point of their conversation.

In another post on March 26, Meng voiced opposition to a proposed utility rate increase by ConEd. She stated “ConEd’s proposed double rate hike is unacceptable & I’m calling on @NYSDPS to reject it.” Emphasizing that electricity bills are already burdensome for families in Queens, she advocated against further financial strain.



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