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Summary

Representative Gregory W. Meeks

Full Name: Gregory W. Meeks
Office: U.S. House (NY) - District 5, Democratic
First Elected: 02/03/1998
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Simone-Marie; 3 Children: Ebony, Aja, Nia-Aiyana
Birth Date: 09/25/1953
Birth Place: New York City
Home City: Far Rockaway, NY
Religion: African Methodist Episcopal

Recent Key Votes

HR 3835 - Extends Pay Freeze for Congress and Non-Military Federal Workers
Legislation (Nay)

Feb. 1, 2012 - Prohibits any statutory pay adjustment from taking effect until December 31, 2013 (Sec. 1). Prohibits any cost-of-living adjustment from taking effect until ...

H J Res 2 - Proposing a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
Legislation-Joint Resolution (Nay)

Nov. 18, 2011 - Requires total federal expenditures to not exceed total federal revenue for a fiscal year, unless three-fifths of both chambers of Congress vote to authorize ...

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Recent Public Statements

U.S. Rep Gregory W. Meeks: Help Is On The Way

May 10, 2013 - Today, U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) issued the following statement on the federal approval of New York City's plan for $1.8 Billion in Super ...

Letter to President Obama - Cuba Travel Policy

April 30, 2013 - Only available in PDF format, please see source to view document.

Governor Cuomo and HUD Announce Approval of New York State's Disaster Recovery Action Plan

April 26, 2013 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today announced federal approval of New York State's recovery action plan ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2010 Citizens Against Government Waste Positions 2%
2009 Citizens Against Government Waste Positions 0%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $740,896.78
Total Spent $724,664.51
Cash On Hand $30,052.23
Debt $22,800.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Gregory Meeks refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Gregory W. Meeks's Congressional Election 1998 National Political Awareness Test
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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
https://meeks.house.gov/contact-me/email-me

Washington, D.C. Website
https://meeks.house.gov

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/gwmeeks

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/gregory.meeks?ref=ts

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/GregoryMeeks

Washington, D.C.
2234 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3461
Fax: 202-225-4169

District
153-01 Jamaica Avenue
2nd Floor
Jamaica, NY 11432
Phone: 718-725-6000
Fax: 718-725-9868

District
67-12 Rockaway Beach Boulevard
Arverne, NY 11692
Phone: 347-230-4032
Fax: 347-230-4045

Key Staff
Jameel Johnson
Chief of Staff
2342 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3206
Phone: 202-225-3461
Fax: 202-226-4169

Key Staff
Candace Sandy
Press Secretary
2342 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3206
Phone: 202-225-3461
Fax: 202-226-4169

Key Staff
Pat Fisher
Scheduler
2342 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3206
Phone: 202-225-3461
Fax: 202-226-4169

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