• MEEKS, GREGORY W.
Experience: House: District 5, 1997-Present
Home State: New York
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $754,683Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Gregory W. Meeks
    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

Education

    JD, Howard University Law School, 1978
    BA, History, Adelphi University, 1975
    BA, Political Science, Adelphi University, 1975

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, 1998-present
    Assembly Member, New York State Assembly, 1992-1998
    Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, February 3, 1998

Current Legislative Committees

    Financial Services, Member
    Foreign Affairs, Member
    Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises, Member
    Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit, Ranking Member
    Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Co-Chair, Caucus on US-Russian Trade and Economic Relations
    Member, Dialogue Caucus
    Member, Malaysia Caucus
    Member, Middle East Economic Partnership Caucus
    Member, National Black Caucus of State Legislators Incorporated
    Chair, New Democrat Task Force
    Chair, New Markets Initiative, Congressional Black Caucus
    Co-Chair, Organization of American States Caucus
    Co-Chair, Services Caucus

Professional Experience

    Special Narcotics Prosecutor, State of New York
    Supervising Judge, New York State Worker's Compensation Board, 1984-1992
    Counsel, New York State Investigation Commission, 1982-1984
    Assistant District Attorney, Queens County, 1978-1982

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Alpha Phi Alpha
    Member, Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church
    Member, Coalition of 100 Black Men
    Member, Council of Black Elected Democrats
    Former Chair, Council of Black Elected Democrats
    Member, Democratic Leadership Council
    Member, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
    Member, National Bar Association
    Member, New Democrat Coalition
    Deacon, Saint John's Baptist Church
    Founder, Thurgood Marshall Regular Democratic Club
    Member, United Black Men of Queens
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade

Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Oppose
Total: 104
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
04/04/2017 H.Res.247 Supporting the goals and ideals of Financial Literacy Month. 04/04/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
04/04/2017 H.R.1860 Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act of 2017 04/04/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
03/31/2017 H.R.1522 Fair Lending Discovery Clarification Act of 2017 03/31/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
03/13/2017 H.R.1521 Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act 03/13/2017 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
03/09/2017 H.R.1257 Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act 03/09/2017 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 59 - 0.  (All Actions)
03/01/2017 H.Res.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. 03/01/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
02/07/2017 H.R.970 Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2017 02/07/2017 Referred to House Financial Services  (All Actions)
04/19/2016 H.R.1975 Securities and Exchange Commission Overpayment Credit Act 04/19/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 385.  (All Actions)
04/15/2016 H.Res.684 Recognizing the achievements of America's high school valedictorians of the graduating class of 2016, encouraging civic engagement, and commending academic excellence of all American high school students. 04/15/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
01/07/2016 H.R.4347 Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act 01/07/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
10/21/2015 H.R.2987 Community Bank Capital Clarification Act 10/21/2015 Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit Prior to Referral.  (All Actions)
02/06/2015 H.R.798 Responsible Skies Act of 2015 02/06/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.  (All Actions)
02/06/2015 H.R.797 Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act of 2015 02/06/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
12/16/2014 H.R.3957 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 218-10 Merrick Boulevard in Springfield Gardens, New York, as the "Cynthia Jenkins Post Office Building". 12/16/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-218. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
12/12/2014 H.R.5876 Responsible Skies Act of 2014 12/12/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.  (All Actions)
12/11/2014 H.R.5877 American Pension Investments Modernization Act of 2014 12/11/2014 Referred to House Education and the Workforce  (All Actions)
12/02/2014 H.R.5770 Disaster Assistance Recoupment Fairness Act of 2014 12/02/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
08/01/2014 H.Res.699 Welcoming African leaders to the first United States-Africa Leaders' Summit and African trade ministers to the 13th Forum of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). 08/01/2014 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
01/10/2014 H.Res.443 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the September 23, 2013, decision of the Dominican Republic Constitutional Court that places hundreds of thousands of Dominican born persons at risk of statelessness. 01/10/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.  (All Actions)
08/02/2013 H.Res.222 Recognizing the long-term partnership and friendship between the United States and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, working together towards peace and security in the Middle East. 08/02/2013 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
Total: 3896
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
10/08/2004 H.R.2699 National Uniformity for Food Act of 2004
10/07/2004 H.R.5053 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1475 Western Avenue, Suite 45, in Albany, New York, as the "Lieutenant John F. Finn Post Office".
10/07/2004 H.Res.28 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should declare its support for the independence of Kosova.
10/06/2004 H.Res.389 Honoring the young victims of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing, recognizing the historical significance of the tragic event, and commending the efforts of law enforcement personnel to bring the perpetrators of this crime to justice on the occasion of its 40th anniversary.
10/05/2004 H.Con.Res.496 Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to providing humanitarian assistance to countries of the Caribbean devastated by Hurricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jeanne.
10/05/2004 H.R.5023 G.I. Advanced Education in Science and Technology Act
10/05/2004 H.Res.261 Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the efforts of organizations such as Second Harvest to provide emergency food assistance to hungry people in the United States, and encouraging all Americans to provide volunteer services and other support for local antihunger advocacy efforts and hunger relief charities, including food banks, food rescue organizations, food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters.
10/04/2004 H.Res.774 Commending the people and Government of Greece for the successful completion of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.
09/30/2004 H.Res.813 Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the explosion at the Port Chicago (California) Naval Magazine on July 17, 1944, and those who served and lost their lives in that tragedy.
09/30/2004 H.Res.812 Recognizing the commencement of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and spiritual renewal, and commending Muslims in the United States and throughout the world for their faith.
09/30/2004 H.Res.792 Honoring the United Negro College Fund on the occasion of the Fund's 60th anniversary and the Fund's unflagging dedication to enhancing top quality college opportunities to millions of students. Passed Not Voting
09/30/2004 H.R.5022 Higher Education Science and Technology Competitiveness Act
09/29/2004 H.Con.Res.475 Encouraging the International Olympic Committee to select New York City as the site of the 2012 Olympic Games.
09/27/2004 H.Con.Res.495 Recommending expenditures for an appropriate visitor's center at Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site to commemorate the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School.
09/24/2004 H.R.5150 National Intelligence Reform Act of 2004
09/23/2004 H.Res.797 Recognizing the importance of implementing any and all measures necessary to ensure a democratic, transparent, and fair election process for the 2004 Presidential election.
09/20/2004 H.R.5091 Toy Gun Marking Improvement Act
09/20/2004 H.Con.Res.490 Wishing William Jefferson Clinton a speedy recovery and acknowledging the importance of further research, funding, programs, and public education regarding heart disease.
09/14/2004 H.R.1318 To name the Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic in Sunnyside, Queens, New York, as the "Thomas P. Noonan, Jr., Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clinic".
09/13/2004 H.Res.765 Expressing gratitude to the cities of Boston, Massachusetts, and New York City, New York, for their extraordinary hospitality and successful planning and hosting of the 2004 national political conventions.
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