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U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District

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Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A U.S. representative votes on federal laws and the federal budget in the U.S. House.

Covers part of Queens County.

George Marsh

Republican, Queens United

Former New York City Mayor's Office employee

The gist

  • Pledges to reintroduce the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
  • Supports expanding skilled-trades apprenticeships.
  • Supports cutting red tape for neighborhood small businesses.
  • Pledges to protect veterans' earned benefits.
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  1. Pledges to reintroduce the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

    George Marsh for Congress

    Campaign website · George Marsh for Congress · georgemarshforcongress.com

    “I will re-introduce the infrastructure investment & Jobs Act (IIJA) on day one to solve this!”
  2. Supports expanding skilled-trades apprenticeships.

    George Marsh for Congress

    Campaign website · George Marsh for Congress · georgemarshforcongress.com

    “Expand apprenticeships that connect people to good-paying careers in skilled trades like plumbing, electrical work, construction, and more!”
  3. Supports cutting red tape for neighborhood small businesses.

    George Marsh for Congress

    Campaign website · George Marsh for Congress · georgemarshforcongress.com

    “Cut red tape, expand access to capital, and make it easier for neighborhood businesses to start, grow, hire, and stay open!”
  4. Pledges to protect veterans' earned benefits.

    George Marsh for Congress

    Campaign website · George Marsh for Congress · georgemarshforcongress.com

    “Protect veterans’ earned benefits and expand access to employment, housing, and support services!”
Photo of Gregory W. Meeks
Gregory W. MeeksOfficial portrait — U.S. House of Representatives

Gregory W. Meeks

DemocraticIncumbent

U.S. Representative

The gist

  • Sponsored corporate board diversity bill that passed Congress.
  • Voted for the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.In office
  • Supports universal background checks and an assault weapons ban.In office
  • Supports a path to citizenship for Dreamers and TPS holders.In office
  • Reintroduced a grant pilot for basement apartment conversions.In office
  • Introduced the bipartisan Community Flood Resilience Act.In office
  • Supports keeping Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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  1. 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”
  2. Voted for the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill.

    About | Gregory Meeks

    Campaign website · Friends for Gregory Meeks · congressmangregorymeeks.com

    “Rep Meeks voted to pass the $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill”
  3. Supports universal background checks and an assault weapons ban.

    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”
  4. Supports a path to citizenship for Dreamers and TPS holders.

    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”
  5. Reintroduced a grant pilot for basement apartment conversions.

    Housing | Congressman Gregory Meeks

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

    “reintroduced the Habitable Housing Conversion Pilot Program of 2026”
  6. Introduced the bipartisan Community Flood Resilience Act.

    Housing | Congressman Gregory Meeks

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

    “introduced the bipartisan Community Flood Resilience Act”
  7. Supports keeping Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.

    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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