Gregory Meeks — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in New York, 2026

Gregory Meeks advocates for reforms to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). He supports measures such as mandatory body cameras for federal agents and prohibiting racial profiling. Meeks stated that these reforms reflect what "Our communities asked us to act and we listened."

“Our communities asked us to act and we listened. (Rep. Gregory Meeks, as reported by Quiver CongressRadar)”

Representative Gregory Meeks voted for the Health Care Act of 2026. This act aims to establish a national health insurance program, HumanCare, to guarantee comprehensive healthcare for all Americans. The bill seeks to protect free-market medical practice, eliminate surprise billing, and reduce administrative waste, thereby ensuring quality care for citizens and fiscal responsibility for taxpayers.

Gregory Meeks voted against both the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R.4758) and the Don’t Mess With My Home Appliances Act (H.R.4626) in February 2026. He actively supports NASA-affiliated research, securing federal funding for initiatives like the Queens College GLOBE NY Metro Program. Meeks also advocates for STEM education, securing over $600,000 for York College's research program, and prioritizes "cutting-edge scientific and climate-related research."

Gregory Meeks opposes legislation that would restrict abortion coverage, such as the Miller-Meeks legislation. He also voted "No" on the Pregnant Students' Rights Act on January 22, 2026. Meeks has publicly acknowledged Roe v. Wade's significance, affirming a woman's fundamental right to control her own body.

“For nearly 50 years, Roe ٧٧ Wade affirmed a woman's fundamental right to control her own body." - Rep. Gregory Meeks, Instagram (@RepGregoryMeeks)”

Representative Gregory Meeks voted against the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, stating it failed to prioritize national security and service members due to partisan politics. He supported repealing outdated 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force to enhance congressional oversight. Meeks also strongly advocates for providing additional funds to Ukraine, believing they will fight effectively with the necessary resources. He introduced and supported a resolution to end tariffs on Canadian goods, arguing against the use of emergency powers for such measures.

““Well, I certainly hope that we would approve additional funds to Ukraine. I will tell you that from the very first time that I visited Ukraine, before Russia’s invasion, what the Ukrainians said is: If you just give us what we need, we will fight. We don’t need any American troops. We don’t need anything else. Just give us what we need.” - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Statement Marking Four Years Since Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov, February 24, 2026”

Gregory Meeks demonstrates strong support for STEM education and research, evidenced by his requests for Community Project Funding for the Queens College GLOBE NY Metro Program for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026. He also secured over $600,000 in federal funding for York College's research program in October 2024, aiming to enhance the STEM pipeline and research capacity at a local Historically Black College and University. Meeks has emphasized "cutting-edge scientific and climate-related research" as a key priority.

“"In high school, my [Black] male teacher was Mr. Ozzie and he guided me, you know, through some difficult times and through good times," Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., told ABC News.”

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