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Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democrat · U.S. Representative for New York's 5th district

45 sponsored · 254 cosponsored

Age 73 · In office since 1997

Contact their office: (202) 225-3461 · 2310 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Overview Votes (678) Sponsored (45) Cosponsored (254)

In the 119th Congress (2025–2026)

What they got done

Most bills never get a vote. These are the ones they wrote or backed that got somewhere.

Became law (2)

  • Pete Stauber (R-MN)

    Cosponsored

    Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act

    H.R. 452 Sports and Recreation

    A Republican bill with 107 Democratic cosponsors.

    Became law

    This Act authorizes the award of 3 Congressional Gold Medals to the members of the 1980 U.S. Olympic Men's Ice Hockey Team. The medals recognize the team's victory over the Soviet Union during the 1980 Winter Olympics.

    Yes

    • Scored +1

      Is this likely to grow the economy?

      The sale of duplicate bronze medals provides a small influx of revenue to the United States Mint Public Enterprise Fund.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • John Rose (R-TN)

    Cosponsored

    Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act

    H.R. 2808 Finance and Financial Sector

    A Republican bill with 33 Democratic cosponsors.

    Became law

    This bill aims to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act. It seeks to prevent consumer reporting agencies from sharing consumer reports with others after a person requests a report for a residential mortgage loan.

    Yes· 2 of 3

    • Scored +7

      Does this give people more control over their personal data?

      The bill strengthens data privacy by preventing the sharing of credit reports after a mortgage request.

    • Scored +7

      Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

      The bill provides significant protection for individual privacy regarding sensitive financial information.

    No question was scored the opposite.

Passed Congress — the President's turn (2)

Both chambers passed it. The President signs it into law or vetoes it, and a veto stands unless two-thirds of each chamber vote to pass it anyway. Everything Congress has sent the President →

  • Gregory Meeks (D-NY)

    Their bill

    Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

    H.Con.Res. 86 International Affairs

    A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor. See the voting map.

    Passed both chambers

    5048

    This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

    Yes· 2 of 4

    • Scored +5

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      Reducing active hostilities may lead to a reduction in conflict-related injuries and deaths for service members.

    • Scored +5

      Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

      De-escalating hostilities can reduce the overall costs associated with active military engagements.

    The opposite

    • Scored -2

      Does this give the federal government more power?

      The resolution uses congressional authority to restrict the President's executive control over military hostilities.

  • Gregory Meeks (D-NY)

    Their bill

    Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.

    H.J.Res. 117 Emergency Management

    A Democratic resolution with 7 Democratic cosponsors.

    Passed both chambers

    Since then: introduced in the House

    This joint resolution is about the national emergency declared by the President on July 30, 2025.

    Yes

    • Scored +3

      Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

      The resolution promotes governmental accountability by terminating a presidential national emergency declaration pursuant to the National Emergencies Act.

    No question was scored the opposite.

Passed one chamber, waiting on the other (24)

Halfway: the other chamber has to pass the same text before it can go to the President.

  • Gregory Meeks (D-NY)

    Their bill

    Stop Illegal Fishing Act

    H.R. 6338 Public Lands and Natural Resources

    A Democratic bill with 2 Republican cosponsors.

    Passed the House

    By voice vote, no names recorded

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Relations · Jun 9

    This bill requires the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons and vessels engaged in illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

    Yes· 2 of 5

    • Scored +7

      Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

      The bill directly aims to protect marine ecosystems and prevent overfishing through sanctions.

    • Scored +4

      Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

      Protecting fisheries helps preserve ocean bounties that developing nations and low-income coastal communities rely on.

    The opposite

    • Scored -3

      Would immigrants be better off under this?

      The bill imposes strict visa revocations and ineligibility for certain foreign persons.

  • Gregory Meeks (D-NY)

    Their bill

    Ukraine Support Act

    H.R. 2913 International Affairs

    A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor. See the voting map.

    Passed the House

    The House voted 226–195 on Jun 5.

    226–195

    Now: in the queue for a floor vote, with no date set · Jul 20

    This bill is designed to authorize support for Ukraine through various diplomatic, security, and economic measures.

    Yes· 2 of 4

    • Scored +8

      Does this send more money or help to other countries?

      The bill authorizes significant security assistance, loans, and reconstruction funds for Ukraine.

    • Scored +7

      Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

      The act reaffirms the importance of NATO and strengthens ties with European allies.

    No question was scored the opposite.

  • Gregory Meeks (D-NY)

    Their bill

    Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

    H.J.Res. 72 Immigration

    A Democratic resolution with 10 Democratic cosponsors. See the voting map.

    Passed the House

    219211

    Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Finance · Feb 12

    This joint resolution focuses on a national emergency declared by the President on February 1, 2025. This emergency was established through Executive Order 14193. The resolution seeks to end this specific emergency.

    The opposite

    • Scored -2

      Does this give the federal government more power?

      The resolution reduces federal power by terminating a declared national emergency.

    • Scored -2

      Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?

      Terminating the national emergency may reduce the legal basis for expanded domestic surveillance powers.

    No question was scored yes.

And 21 more on their Sponsored and Cosponsored pages.

Resolutions of theirs that were adopted (1)

A resolution is a chamber speaking for itself — a position, a rule or a tribute. Adopting it puts it into effect, but it is not a law.

Still waiting, of the 45 bills they wrote: 34 are in committee, 2 were stopped. Committee is where most bills end, whoever writes them — silence there, not a vote, is the usual way a bill dies.

What their bills would do

Every bill is scored against plain yes-or-no questions. These count their bills — the ones they wrote and the ones they cosponsored — by how each question was answered: yes, or the opposite. Open one to see those bills, where each stands, and why it was scored that way. Scores are made by AI ().

Who their bills would affect

What else they would change

How they voted lately

Their latest votes that decided something, and what each measure would do.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Major Richard Star Act

    H.R. 2102

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    39218

    This bill changes the rules to allow certain military retirees to receive both veterans' disability compensation and retired pay at the same time.

    • Scored +8

      Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?

      This bill provides significant financial relief to veterans with combat-related disabilities by allowing them to receive both retired pay and disability compensation concurrently.

  • U.S. House · Nov 12, 2026

    Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.

    H.Res. 1247

    The vote on whether to adopt the resolution A resolution is one chamber speaking for itself — setting its own rules, taking a position, honouring someone — and it never goes to the President. Agreeing to it is the whole decision.

    Their vote Yea

    Passed

    271135

    H. Res. 1247 sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will consider the bill H.R. 2102, which is also known as the "Major Richard Star Act."

    • Scored +7

      Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

      The bill provides increased financial compensation for service-connected disabilities.

  • U.S. House · Nov 11, 2026

    Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025

    H.R. 1013

    The vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President.

    Their vote Nay

    Passed

    295128

    This bill amends Federal securities laws to enhance 403(b) retirement plans. The changes affect laws such as the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

    • Scored +5

      Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

      The bill enhances consumer protection by establishing fiduciary responsibilities for employers managing 403(b) investment options.

Every vote they cast, and how often they missed one →

On the President’s vetoes

A vetoed bill becomes law only if two-thirds of both chambers pass it again. The President can refuse to sign a bill both chambers passed. It becomes law anyway only if two-thirds of the House and two-thirds of the Senate vote to pass it again. A vote against the veto (a Yea) was a vote to make the bill law over the President’s objection; a vote for it (a Nay) was a vote to let the veto stand.

How busy they have been

How many bills they have put their name to over time — volume, not results: most bills never get a vote.

Legislative activity over time