NYC Gazette

Grace Meng, a U.S. Congress member representing New York's 6th district, shared several updates on her social media platform regarding recent developments and issues of public concern. Her posts reflect her ongoing engagement with constituents and commitment to addressing pressing matters.

On January 21, 2025, Meng informed the public about the closure of regular Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits. She stated that "NYS has announced that regular Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Benefits will close TODAY at 5:00pm. All applications submitted online via ACCESS HRA or postmarked on or before the deadline will be processed." This announcement served as a reminder for eligible individuals to submit their applications promptly.

Later that day, Meng addressed the issue of birthright citizenship in light of an unspecified order she deemed unconstitutional. She emphasized her stance by stating "Birthright citizenship is protected by the 14th Amendment and I'm glad to see New York fighting back against this unconstitutional order." Additionally, she expressed her willingness to engage in bipartisan efforts for immigration reform, asserting "I'm ready to work across the aisle on real bipartisan reforms that can fix our broken immigration system."

On January 22, 2025, Meng reflected on the events of January 6th, highlighting its impact on democracy and law enforcement. She remarked "January 6th was an attack on our democracy & our law enforcement." Expressing concern over accountability for those involved in violent crimes against police officers during these events, she stated it was "unacceptable that thousands of people charged with violent crimes against police officers have been given a free pass."