Grace Meng, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 6th district since 2013, has recently shared her insights and concerns on various issues through social media. Her posts reflect her engagement with constituents and international relations, as well as her attention to federal funding matters.
On June 3, 2025, Meng highlighted the importance of Social Security for seniors and families in Queens. She conducted a listening session in Elmhurst to directly hear from her constituents about their worries regarding potential cuts to Social Security benefits. Emphasizing its significance, she stated “Social Security isn’t an entitlement, it’s an earned” benefit.
The following day, June 4, 2025, Meng extended congratulations to Lee Jae-myung on his election as South Korea’s next president. She underscored the longstanding bond between the United States and South Korea based on shared values across economy, defense, and democracy. In her message she expressed optimism about strengthening these ties: “Together, we will strengthen these bonds and deepen our” collaboration.
On June 5, 2025, Meng addressed significant federal funding cuts at the National Weather Service (NWS) and raised alarms about their impact amid hurricane season. Noting staffing shortages that could affect communities in Queens and nationwide adversely during this critical period she remarked “It’s gotten so bad that meteorologists themselves are speaking out on live TV.”
Grace Meng was born in New York City in 1975 and resides in Queens. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a BA in 1997 and later earned a JD from Yeshiva University in 2002.
