NYC Gazette

Grace Meng, a member of the U.S. Congress representing New York's 6th district, recently shared updates on her legislative activities and commemorative efforts through a series of tweets. Meng has been serving in Congress since 2013, succeeding Gary Ackerman, and previously served in the New York State Assembly from 2009 to 2012.

On January 27, 2025, Meng announced the opening of the IRS Direct File program. She stated that due to legislation she helped pass in Congress, "eligible New Yorkers can file their federal taxes for free online directly with the IRS." For more information and assistance, she provided a contact number: 800-829-1040. The tweet can be accessed here.

The following day, on January 28, Meng expressed pride in leading a bipartisan resolution commemorating the liberation of Auschwitz and honoring Holocaust victims. She collaborated with Representatives Lois Frankel, Mike Lawler, and Don Bacon. In her message, she emphasized unity against rising antisemitism globally. This tweet is available here.

Additionally, on Holocaust Remembrance Day (January 28), Meng paid tribute to the six million Jews and millions of others who perished under Nazi rule. She urged continued vigilance against antisemitism by reinforcing the phrase "#NeverAgain." Her statement can be found here.