Meeks, Gregory W.
In office since
1997 · 29 yrs
Chambers served
House
Born
1953, East Harlem
Occupation
Lawyer, Politician
Education
Howard University · Adelphi University · Howard University School of Law · Julia Richman High School
Office history
- assistant district attorney 1978–1983
- general counsel 1984–1985
- judge 1985–1992
- member of the New York State Assembly 1992–1998
- United States representative 1998–1999
- United States representative 1999–2001
- United States representative 2001–2003
- United States representative 2003–2005
- United States representative 2005–2007
- United States representative 2007–2009
- United States representative 2009–2011
- United States representative 2011–2013
- United States representative 2013–2015
- United States representative 2015–2017
- United States representative 2017–2019
- United States representative 2019–2021
- United States representative 2021–present
- prosecutor
Contact
Capitol office
2310 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3205
202-225-3461
District office · Arverne
67-12 Rockaway Beach Blvd., Arverne, NY, 11692
347-230-4032
District office · Jamaica
153-01 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, NY, 11432
718-725-6000
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41
Bills sponsored
this session · 115 all-time
224
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 294 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
114
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 114 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.2%
based on 111 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.8%
based on 111 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
98.2%
based on 111 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
115 billsCurrent session 41 bills
- HRES 219 Recognizing the contributions of the Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship Program, the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program, the William D. Clarke, Sr. Diplomatic Security Fellowship, and the Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program to advance America's national security, development, and diplomacy efforts. In Committee
- HR 1939 U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act In Committee
- HJRES 72 Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025. Passed
- HJRES 73 Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025. In Committee
- HRES 155 Reaffirming the United States unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity as Russia's illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine hits its third year. In Committee
- HR 1488 To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq. In Committee
- HR 1263 Strengthening the Quad Act Passed
- HRES 135 Affirming the nature and importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Article 5 commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty. In Committee
- HR 476 No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act In Committee
- HR 475 Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act of 2025 In Committee
- HRES 956 Condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities. In Committee
- HRES 943 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 117) relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025. In Committee
- HRES 929 Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to cooperate and partner with the Government of Honduras to counter narcotics and condemning the pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández. In Committee
- HR 6338 Stop Illegal Fishing Act Passed
- HCONRES 61 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere. In Committee
- HR 5508 Mortgage Insurance Freedom Act In Committee
- HR 5329 Regional China Officer Authorization Act In Committee
- HJRES 117 Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025. In Committee
- HR 4516 Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act In Committee
- HR 4286 SAK PASE in Haiti Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 4140 Burma GAP Act In Committee
- HRES 518 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes. Passed
- HCONRES 40 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. In Committee
- HRES 462 Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 91) relating to a national emergency by the President on April 2, 2025. In Committee
- HJRES 96 Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services. In Committee
Historical 74 bills
- HR 8936 Rohingya GAP Act Rohingya Genocide Accountability and Protection Act Died
- HR 8362 To direct the Secretary of State to host regular U.S.-Africa Leaders Summits, and for other purposes. Died
- HRES 247 Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month. Died
- HR 1860 Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act of 2017 Died
- HR 4047 Open Banking Study Act of 2019 Died
- HR 3948 Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act Died
- HR 1522 Fair Lending Discovery Clarification Act of 2017 Died
- HR 1521 Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act Died
- HR 1257 Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act Died
- HRES 159 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that infrastructure spending bills should include development programs that recruit and train individuals from communities with high unemployment rates. Died
- HRES 463 Recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students, and expressing support for the designation of June as African-American Music Appreciation Month. Died
- HR 970 Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2017 Died
- HR 1135 Countering Economic Coercion Act of 2023 Died
- HR 1151 USA Act Died
- HR 2364 Investor Choice Against Gun Proliferation Act Died
- HR 1018 Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2019 Died
- HR 718 To designate the Federal building located at 158-15 Liberty Avenue in Jamaica, Queens, New York, as the "Floyd H. Flake Federal Building". Died
- HR 800 Federal Workers Banking Assistance Act Died
- HR 799 Federal Worker Credit Protection Act of 2019 Died
- HRES 1118 Recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan alliance and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio to the United States. Died
- HR 5873 Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act Died
- HR 9374 Countering Malign Russian Activities Globally Act Died
- HR 7701 No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act Died
- HR 5617 Taxi Medallion Loan Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2020 Died
- HR 8788 Department of State Authorization Act of 2022 Died
Co-sponsored
294 billsCurrent session 224 bills
- HRES 1368 Expressing support for the designation of June 2026 as "Black Music Month". In Committee
- HR 9250 Great American Outdoors Act 250 In Committee
- HR 9432 LIFT the BAR Act In Committee
- HRES 1422 Congratulating the New York Knicks on winning the 2026 National Basketball Association Finals. In Committee
- HR 9730 Foreign Service Test-Free Reentry Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 8582 Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act In Committee
- HR 8707 No Funds for Iran War Act In Committee
- HR 8562 To designate a building of the Chancery of the United States in Pristina, Kosovo, as the "Eliot L. Engel Building". In Committee
- HR 8807 Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act In Committee
- HRES 1285 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science. In Committee
- HR 8907 IMPACT to Save Moms Act In Committee
- HR 8669 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office". In Committee
- HRES 1323 Recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month". In Committee
- HCONRES 106 To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress. In Committee
- HR 9026 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office". In Committee
- HR 9056 Community Flood Resilience Act In Committee
- HRES 1362 Honoring the life, military service, and congressional legacy of the Honorable Charles Bernard Rangel, and his enduring contributions to the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea. In Committee
- HR 51 Washington, D.C. Admission Act In Committee
- HR 40 Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act In Committee
- HRES 23 Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution In Committee
- HR 247 Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 307 ARC Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 407 Prevent Tariff Abuse Act In Committee
- HR 429 Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act In Committee
- HRES 48 Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by celebrating diversity, promoting tolerance, and condemning hate. In Committee
Historical 70 bills
- HR 2121 Pension, Endowment, and Mutual Fund Access to Banking Act Died
- HR 2360 Concussion Awareness and Education Act of 2017 Died
- HRES 152 Calling for a formal end of the Korean war. Died
- HR 582 Raise the Wage Act Died
- HRES 109 Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal. Died
- HR 6672 Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act Died
- HR 1247 To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel. Died
- HR 1243 BEST Practices Act Died
- HR 598 AIM Act of 2017 Died
- HRES 111 Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the financial practices of the President. Died
- HR 3884 MORE Act of 2020 Died
- HR 2219 Mongolia Third Neighbor Trade Act Died
- HR 7378 Frederick Douglass Congressional Gold Medal Act Died
- HR 5377 Restoring Tax Fairness for States and Localities Act Died
- HR 4138 State Veterans Home Inspection Simplification Act Died
- HR 540 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 770 Ayrault Road in Fairport, New York, as the "Louise and Bob Slaughter Post Office". Signed
- HRES 146 Recognizing the seriousness of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and expressing support for the designation of the month of September 2019 as "PCOS Awareness Month". Died
- HR 7791 Access to Baby Formula Act of 2022 Signed
- HR 7782 Green New Deal for Public Housing Act Died
- HR 8732 Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act Died
- HR 5383 New Way Forward Act Died
- HR 2415 Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2019 Died
- HCONRES 59 Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Black women in comparison to men. Died
- HR 1174 Dr. Norman C. Francis Congressional Gold Medal Act Died
- HR 3570 Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2019 Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 856
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2025 |
|
HJRES 20
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 27, 2025 |
|
HJRES 35
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 26, 2025 |
|
HR 695
Medal of Honor Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2025 |
|
HCONRES 14
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HR 804
Rural Small Business Resilience Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HR 788
DOE and SBA Research Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HRES 161
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ‘‘Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HRES 161
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ‘‘Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HR 818
SPUR Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2025 |
|
HR 832
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2025 |
|
HR 825
Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2025 |
|
HR 35
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 13, 2025 |
|
HR 77
Midnight Rules Relief Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 12, 2025 |
|
HR 77
Midnight Rules Relief Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | February 12, 2025 |
|
HRES 122
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | February 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 122
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Not Voting | pass | February 11, 2025 |
|
HR 736
Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 10, 2025 |
|
HR 692
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | February 10, 2025 |
|
HR 26
Protecting American Energy Production Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 07, 2025 |
|
HR 26
Protecting American Energy Production Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | February 07, 2025 |
|
HR 27
HALT Fentanyl Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 06, 2025 |
|
HR 27
HALT Fentanyl Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | fail | February 06, 2025 |
|
HRES 93
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | February 05, 2025 |
|
HRES 93
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | February 05, 2025 |
|
HR 776
Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 04, 2025 |
|
HR 43
Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 04, 2025 |
|
HR 21
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 23, 2025 |
|
HR 21
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | January 23, 2025 |
|
HR 471
Fix Our Forests Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 23, 2025 |
|
HR 375
Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 23, 2025 |
|
S 5
Laken Riley Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 22, 2025 |
|
HR 165
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Not Voting | pass | January 22, 2025 |
|
HRES 53
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | January 22, 2025 |
|
HRES 53
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | January 22, 2025 |
|
HR 187
MAPWaters Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | January 21, 2025 |
|
HR 186
Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 21, 2025 |
|
HR 30
Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 16, 2025 |
|
HR 30
Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | January 16, 2025 |
|
HR 33
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.
On Passage |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2025 |
|
HR 144
Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2025 |
|
HR 164
POWER Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2025 |
|
HR 28
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 14, 2025 |
|
HR 28
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | January 14, 2025 |
|
HR 153
Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 14, 2025 |
|
HR 152
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 13, 2025 |
|
HR 192
Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 13, 2025 |
|
HR 23
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 09, 2025 |
|
HR 29
Laken Riley Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 07, 2025 |
|
HRES 5
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | January 03, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Lower chamber District 5 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 5 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 5 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 5 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 5 Democratic