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Gregory Meeks

Member of Congress · NY (District 5) · D
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Trump blocks Rep. Gregory Meeks from inspecting ICE detention centers
Constitutional oversight authority blocked as detention secrecy expands
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Events (4)
Feb 11, 2026 · legislation
House votes 219-211 to terminate Trump's Canada tariffs in bipartisan rebuke
The House of Representatives voted 219 to 211 on February 11, 2026 to terminate the tariffs President Trump had imposed on Canada under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, citing an alleged fentanyl emergency. Six Republicans crossed the aisle to join nearly all Democrats; only Rep. Jared Golden of Maine opposed the resolution from the Democratic side. The joint resolution was led by Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York and advanced to the Senate, where Trump vowed to veto it and threatened primary challenges against any Republican who voted against his tariffs.
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Feb 10, 2026 · legislation
House rule fails 214-217, opening floor vote to terminate Canada tariffs
On Feb. 10, 2026, the House rejected Speaker Mike Johnson's procedural rule 214-217 that would have blocked congressional votes to disapprove Trump's 25% tariffs on Canadian imports through July 31. Three Republicans — Thomas Massie (KY), Kevin Kiley (CA), and Don Bacon (NE) — voted with all Democrats, marking Johnson's seventh rule failure as Speaker. The next day, the House passed Rep. Gregory Meeks's privileged resolution 219-211 to terminate the national emergency underlying the Canada tariffs, with six Republicans joining all but one Democrat.
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Jan 31, 2026 · international_event
State Department Bypasses Congress a Second Time for $6.67B Israel Arms Sale
The Trump administration notified Israel of $6.67 billion in approved arms sales on January 31, 2026, bypassing standard congressional committee review for the second time. Secretary of State Rubio informed Rep. Gregory Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, just one hour before notification without justification. The package included tactical vehicles, light utility helicopters, and armored vehicle power packs; a simultaneous $9 billion Patriot missile deal for Saudi Arabia was announced the same day.
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Jun 20, 2025 · executive_order
Trump administration blocks Rep. Meeks from inspecting ICE detention centers
The Trump administration blocked Representative Gregory Meeks from entering ICE detention facilities during a scheduled oversight visit, with ICE officials citing national security protocols that had not previously applied to congressional inspections. Meeks, the ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said the denial violated Congress's constitutional oversight authority. Legal scholars said the precedent, if sustained, would effectively eliminate legislative oversight of immigration detention.
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Recent bills sponsored & cosponsored

Bills & legislation

H.R. 8854 · 2026 · Sponsored
To establish a pilot program for the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to evaluate the effectiveness of insuring mortgages made to finance improvements to convert basement spaces into safely habitable dwelling units, and for other purposes.
In Committee
Nydia M. Velázquez portrait
H.J.Res. 173 · 2026 · Sponsored
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-02: Reopening Deposit Accounts That Consumers Previously Closed".
In Committee
H.Con.Res. 86 · 2026 · Sponsored
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
James Himes portrait
Adam Smith portrait
Gabe Amo portrait
Maggie Goodlander portrait
H.R. 8289 · 2026 · Sponsored
BIS Licensing Efficiency Act of 2026
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
Darrell Issa portrait
Sydney Kamlager-Dove portrait
Brad Sherman portrait
H.J.Res. 150 · 2026 · Sponsored
Terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.
In Committee
H.J.Res. 147 · 2026 · Sponsored
Terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.
In Committee
Greg Casar portrait
Sydney Kamlager-Dove portrait
Joaquin Castro portrait
Dina Titus portrait
Greg Stanton portrait
Gabe Amo portrait
H.R. 6879 · 2025 · Sponsored
RESTRICT Act
In Committee
Raja Krishnamoorthi portrait
Josh Gottheimer portrait
Brad Sherman portrait
Madeleine Dean portrait
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick portrait
Jim Costa portrait
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H.Res. 956 · 2025 · Sponsored
Condemning the antisemitic shooting in Sydney, Australia, and all forms of hatred and violence directed at religious communities.
In Committee
Brian Mast portrait
Jerry Nadler portrait
Derek Tran portrait
Eleanor Holmes Norton portrait
Jonathan Jackson portrait
Brad Sherman portrait
+15 more cosponsors
H.Res. 943 · 2025 · Sponsored
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
H.Res. 929 · 2025 · Sponsored
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
Jonathan Jackson portrait
Debbie Wasserman Schultz portrait
Sydney Kamlager-Dove portrait
Dina Titus portrait
Greg Stanton portrait
Sara Jacobs portrait
+10 more cosponsors
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Bills sponsored
51
Bills cosponsored
326
Total votes cast
15,077
Recent votes
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Congressional terms
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