{"id":136867,"date":"2026-02-18T00:41:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/136867\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T00:41:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T00:41:29","slug":"grace-meng-secures-nearly-18-million-for-community-projects-in-queens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/136867\/","title":{"rendered":"Grace Meng Secures Nearly $18 Million for Community Projects in Queens"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rep. Grace Meng announces nearly $18 million in federal funding for 15 projects across Queens, enhancing public services and community resources.<\/p>\n<p>Quiver AI Summary<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Grace Meng announces funding for Queens projects: U.S. Representative Grace Meng (D-Queens) has secured nearly $18 million for 15 projects in Queens, as part of newly enacted federal spending legislation. This funding aims to support various initiatives, including education, public safety, and community resilience.<\/p>\n<p>Details of the funded projects: The funds will be allocated for projects like a childcare center at Queensborough Community College, renovations for local firehouses, and technology initiatives at Queens College. Meng stated, \u201cThese funds will greatly benefit local residents,\u201d emphasizing the importance of continued federal support for her district.<\/p>\n<p>Increased funding for community initiatives: The total amount secured reflects nearly a $5 million increase from previous funding rounds. Meng&#8217;s efforts are aimed at fostering growth and prosperity in Queens through strategic investment in community resources and services.<\/p>\n<p>Disclaimer: This is an AI-generated summary of a press release. The model used to summarize this release may make mistakes. See the full release <a href=\"http:\/\/meng.house.gov\/media-center\/press-releases\/meng-secures-nearly-18-million-local-projects-queens\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n    \ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Receive Alerts on Congress\n  <\/p>\n<p>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/pricing?utm_campaign=newsbanner\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"&#010;    display: inline-block;&#010;    background-color: #011638;&#010;    color: #fff;&#010;    padding: 10px 20px;&#010;    border-radius: 6px;&#010;    text-decoration: none;&#010;    font-size: clamp(14px, 3vw, 19px);&#010;    font-weight: 600;&#010;    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;&#010;  \" onmouseover=\"if (!window.__cfRLUnblockHandlers) return false; this.style.backgroundColor=\" onmouseout=\"if (!window.__cfRLUnblockHandlers) return false; this.style.backgroundColor=\" data-cf-modified-af51a9589adc1ba104df68ce-=\"\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\n    Sign Up<br \/>\n  <\/a><br \/>\nGrace Meng Fundraising<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/election-fundraising\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/images\/news_fundraising_img\/M001188.svg\" alt=\"Grace Meng Fundraising\" style=\"width:100%; height:auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Grace Meng recently disclosed $378.4K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 244th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 76.1% came from individual donors.<\/p>\n<p>Meng disclosed $184.8K of spending. This was the 401st most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.<\/p>\n<p>Meng disclosed $1.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 381st most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.<\/p>\n<p>You can see the disclosure <a href=\"https:\/\/docquery.fec.gov\/pdf\/852\/202601309794800852\/202601309794800852.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a>, or track Grace Meng&#8217;s fundraising on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/congresstrading\/politician\/Meng-M001188\/donors\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quiver Quantitative<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Grace Meng Net Worth<\/p>\n<p>Quiver Quantitative estimates that Grace Meng is worth $2.7M, as of February 18th, 2026. This is the 227th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.<\/p>\n<p>Meng has approximately $157.3K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.<\/p>\n<p>You can track Grace Meng&#8217;s net worth on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/congresstrading\/politician\/Grace%20Meng-M001188\/net-worth\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quiver Quantitative&#8217;s politician page for Meng<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Grace Meng Bill Proposals<\/p>\n<p>Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Grace Meng:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-7439\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.7439<\/a>: To provide that Federal law enforcement officers may only use deadly force when necessary to prevent imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury to the law enforcement officer or another person, and for other purposes.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-7223\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.7223<\/a>: To improve access to Federal services by individuals with limited English proficiency, and for other purposes.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-6880\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.6880<\/a>: Honoring Family-Friendly Workplaces Act<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-6212\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.6212<\/a>: Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-5645\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.5645<\/a>: Pray Safe Act of 2025<a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/bills\/119\/hr-5151\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">H.R.5151<\/a>: Quiet Communities Act of 2025<\/p>\n<p>You can track bills proposed by Grace Meng on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/congresstrading\/politician\/Meng-M001188\/legislation\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Quiver Quantitative&#8217;s politician page for Meng<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2026 New York&#8217;s 6th Congressional District Election<\/p>\n<p>There has been approximately $2,548,918 of spending in New York&#8217;s 6th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.<\/p>\n<p>The rating for this race is currently &#8220;Solid D&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>You can track this election on our matchup page for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quiverquant.com\/election-fundraising\/house\/NY\/6\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 New York&#8217;s 6th congressional district election<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rep. 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