Grace Meng, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 6th district, shared several significant updates and reflections via her social media account in early December 2024. Her posts covered topics ranging from leadership roles within congressional caucuses to advocacy for public health and civil rights.
On December 4, 2024, Meng announced her selection as Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) for the upcoming 119th Congress. She expressed her gratitude towards her colleagues for this opportunity and highlighted her goals for the role: “It is an honor to be selected by my colleagues to serve as @CAPAC Chair in the 119th Congress. I look forward to strengthening & growing our caucus, serving our diverse members, & fighting for policies that empower AANHPI communities across the country.”
On December 5, 2024, Meng addressed concerns about food safety through a call to action directed at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). She advocated for banning Red 3, a controversial food dye linked to cancer risks: “Our food should be safe—not filled with harmful chemicals. As a member of the Food Safety Caucus, I recently joined 22 of my colleagues in calling on the Food and Drug Administration to ban Red 3.”
Reflecting on historical events related to civil rights, Meng commemorated Rosa Parks’ act of defiance on December 6, noting its pivotal role in initiating peaceful protests against segregation: “Today in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat. This act of civil disobedience sparked 13 months of peaceful protests for public bus integration. Ms. Parks’ courage reminds us of the #goodtrouble the late John Lewis encouraged as we continue the fight for equality.”
