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U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District
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Gregory W. Meeks

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Campaign website
congressmangregorymeeks.com

U.S. Representative for New York's 5th District in his fourteenth term; he is the lead Democrat (ranking member) and former chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and a senior member of the Financial Services Committee. He chairs the Queens County Democratic Party.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports universal background checks and an assault weapons ban.In office

    Guns and Justice | Congressman Gregory Meeks

    Government record · Office of Rep. Gregory W. Meeks · meeks.house.gov

    “I have consistently supported legislation that works towards implementing universal background checks, banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines”
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  • Supports a path to citizenship for Dreamers and TPS holders.In office

    Immigration | Congressman Gregory Meeks

    Government record · Office of Rep. Gregory W. Meeks · meeks.house.gov

    “I support comprehensive immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders, farmworkers, and essential workers”
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Housing

  • Reintroduced a grant pilot for basement apartment conversions.In office

    Housing | Congressman Gregory Meeks

    Government record · Office of Rep. Gregory W. Meeks · meeks.house.gov

    “reintroduced the Habitable Housing Conversion Pilot Program of 2026”
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Economy & jobs

  • Sponsored corporate board diversity bill that passed Congress.

    About | Gregory Meeks

    Campaign website · Friends for Gregory Meeks · congressmangregorymeeks.com

    “Congress passed his corporate diversity bill with bipartisan support”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Voted for the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.In office

    About | Gregory Meeks

    Campaign website · Friends for Gregory Meeks · congressmangregorymeeks.com

    “Rep Meeks voted to pass the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill”
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  • Introduced the bipartisan Community Flood Resilience Act.In office

    Housing | Congressman Gregory Meeks

    Government record · Office of Rep. Gregory W. Meeks · meeks.house.gov

    “introduced the bipartisan Community Flood Resilience Act”
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Health & human services

  • Supports keeping Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.In office

    Health | Congressman Gregory Meeks

    Government record · Office of Rep. Gregory W. Meeks · meeks.house.gov

    “is urging Republicans to protect the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits”
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