Gregory Meeks

Gregory Meeks

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
International Affairs62%
Finance and Financial Sector12%
Congress5%
Emergency Management4%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Gregory Meeks has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HJRES 150
Terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HJRES 147
Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 6879
RESTRICT Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 956
Condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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.

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 6338
Stop Illegal Fishing Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
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.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 5508
Mortgage Insurance Freedom Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 5329
Regional China Officer Authorization Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
Amendment 99
House Amendment 99

On agreeing to the Meeks amendment (A023) Agreed to by recorded vote: 261 - 167 (Roll no. 244).

Agreed to (261-167)
HJRES 117
Relating to a national emergency by the President on July 30, 2025.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 4516
Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 4286
SAK PASE in Haiti Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 4140
Burma GAP Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 5.

Active
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.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 518
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2913) to authorize support for Ukraine, and for other purposes.

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meeks. Petition No: 119-8. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025071708">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

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.

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meeks. Petition No: 119-7. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025071707">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

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.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HJRES 97
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 3405
Suspending Transfer of Property for Improper Trump Use Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 3357
Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 391
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 72) relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Meeks. Petition No: 119-4. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2025051904">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

In Committee
HR 2913
Ukraine Support Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, Intelligence (Permanent Select), Ways and Means, Rules, the Judiciary, Financial Services, Armed Services, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HJRES 91
Relating to a national emergency by the President on April 2, 2025.

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1529)

Active
HR 2643
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
HRES 255
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives any record created on or after January 20, 2025, under the control of the President or the Secretary, respectively, relating to strikes on the Houthis in Yemen and the disclosure of confidential information to a journalist on the Signal application.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
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.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 1939
U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HJRES 72
Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In Committee
HJRES 73
Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 1488
To repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 135
Affirming the nature and importance of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and Article 5 commitments under the North Atlantic Treaty.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 1263
Strengthening the Quad Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
HR 476
No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 475
Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 10498
The Mortgage Insurance Freedom Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HCONRES 135
Affirming the nature and importance of the support of the United States for Syria.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 10294
Habitable Housing Conversion Pilot Program Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 10268
U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 9719
Strengthening USAID Management Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Active
HR 8936
Rohingya GAP Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 3.

Active
HR 8362
To direct the Secretary of State to host regular U.S.-Africa Leaders Summits, and for other purposes.

Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

Active
HRES 1118
Recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan alliance and welcoming the visit of Prime Minister Kishida Fumio to the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 7701
No Russian Tunnel to Crimea Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
HR 7420
Ensuring Diversity in Community Banking Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 7314
Diversify Tech Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 5374
Technology Exports to India Act

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 5375
Strengthening the Quad Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
HRES 541
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 supporting the designation of June 2023 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 4177
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 3939
AUKUS Undersea Defense Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 3246
Sanction Russian Nuclear Safety Violators Act of 2023

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Active
HR 2795
Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

In Committee
HJRES 52
Authorization for Use of Military Force Resolution of 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2058)

Active
HR 1801
SAFEGUARD Act of 2023

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 1684
Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2023

Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180.

Active
HR 1151
USA Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
HR 1135
Countering Economic Coercion Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

In Committee
HR 9374
Countering Malign Russian Activities Globally Act

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Active
HR 8788
Department of State Authorization Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HRES 1215
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 supporting the designation of June 2022 as African-American Music Appreciation Month.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

In Committee
HCONRES 91
Welcoming the Prime Minister of Greece to the United States for an address to a joint meeting of Congress.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 7311
Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
HR 7338
Russia Cryptocurrency Transparency Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
HRES 956
Supporting the people of Ukraine.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HR 6745
Ensuring Diversity in Community Banking Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HRES 907
Reaffirming our commitment to support progress toward transparency, accountable institutions, and other tenets of good governance in the Republic of Liberia as it approaches the bicentennial of the arrival of the first free Black Americans to Providence Island, Liberia.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Active
HR 6470
Defending Ukraine Sovereignty Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.

In Committee
HCONRES 59
Condemning the October 25, 2021, military coup in Sudan and standing with the people of Sudan.

Received in the Senate. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 447.

Active
HR 5629
SAFEGUARD Act of 2021

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 5497
BURMA Act of 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
Amendment 114
House Amendment 114

On agreeing to the Meeks amendment (A018) Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 223 - 204 (Roll no. 279).

Agreed to (223-204)
HR 3861
Making FHA Work for Borrowers with Student Debt Act of 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 3524
EAGLE Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 486.

Active
HRES 416
Recognizing the importance of the United States-Republic of Korea relationship to safeguarding peace, security, and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, in the Indo-Pacific region, and beyond, and welcoming the visit of President Moon Jae-in to the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 2628
Debt Collection Practices Harmonization Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 2078
Social and Economic Equity Promotion Act

Referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 2077
Taxi Medallion Loan Forgiveness Debt Relief Act of 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 1842
Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

Became Public Law No: 117-163.

Passed
HRES 206
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Foreign Affairs in the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

In Committee
HR 1360
American Dream Down Payment Act of 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 1277
Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act of 2021

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 164.

Active
HRES 130
Condemning the continued violation of rights and freedoms of the people of Hong Kong by the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Active
HRES 137
Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Active
HRES 136
Emphasizing the importance and interdependence of diplomacy and international development to American interests and national security.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Active
HR 1157
Department of State Authorization Act of 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
HJRES 16
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed transfer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the Kingdom of Spain, and the Italian Republic of certain defense articles and services.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HJRES 15
Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of certain defense articles and services.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In Committee
HR 8566
To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Securities and Exchange Commission to carry out a study on the racial gap in stock ownership, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 8259
To prohibit Russian participation in the G7, and for other purposes.

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
HR 8176
American Dream Down Payment Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 7709
Jobs and Neighborhood Investment Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 7262
Community Development in Opportunity Zones Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 7261
Disclose Police Brutality Bonds Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 6850
To protect stimulus checks from garnishment and fees and from being used as an offset by a credit union or depository institution, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

In Committee
HR 6775
Community Impact Financial Institutions Inclusion Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 6544
Payday and Predatory Loans Moratorium Act of 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 5873
Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee

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