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February 2025
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2/19/25 Meeks, Jacobs Condemn M23’s Seizure of Bukavu, Demand Restart to U.S. Assistance for Civilians
2/15/25 Meeks, Castro, Clarke, Plaskett Send Letter Urging U.S. Engagement at CARICOM Conference
2/14/25 Meeks Celebrates Court Ruling on Trump Foreign Aid Freeze
2/14/25 Ranking Members Meeks & Shaheen Issue Statement on New Foreign Service Executive Order
2/13/25 Meeks, Keating, Connolly, Hoyer Introduce Resolution Reaffirming U.S. Commitment to NATO and Article 5
2/13/25 Reps. Meeks and Kim Reintroduce Strengthening the Quad Act to Bolster U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy
2/12/25 Meeks Urges Secretary Rubio to Halt USAID Dismantlement, Demands Congressional Consultation in Line with U.S. Law
2/11/25 House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats and House Armed Services Urge End to Stop Work Order on U.S. Foreign Assistance
2/7/25 Meeks Decries Trump Administration’s Move to Bypass Congressional Oversight on Weapons Transfers
2/7/25 Meeks Welcomes Court’s Move to Halt Trump Administration’s Disruption of USAID
2/4/25 Ranking Members Demand Information on DOGE Access to Sensitive and Classified Information
2/4/25 Meeks, Jacobs Condemn Trump Administration’s Attempt to Undermine USAID and U.S. Foreign Assistance
2/4/25 Meeks Urges Treasury Secretary Bessent to Strengthen Sanctions Against Russia
2/3/25 HFAC Democrats Urge Chairman Mast to Convene Urgent Hearing on Trump Administration’s Gutting of American Influence Around the World
2/1/25 Meeks Blasts Trump Tariffs on Canada and Mexico as Tax on Consumers, Introduces Resolutions Terminating National Emergencies
January 2025
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1/31/25 Meeks, Shaheen, Frankel, Schatz Demand Immediate Action to Address Trump Administration Efforts to Undermine American Soft Power
1/27/25 Meeks, HFAC Dems Call on Secretary Rubio to Reverse Purge of State & USAID Workforce, U.S. Foreign Assistance and DEIA Initiatives
1/27/25 Meeks, Jacobs Condemn Seizure of Goma by M23 Rebels, Warn of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
1/25/25 Rebuking Late-night Purge of Inspectors General, House Democratic Ranking Members Demand President Trump Comply with the Law
1/24/25 Dems Call on Trump to Reverse Day-One Withdrawal of U.S. from Paris Climate Accords
1/24/25 Meeks, Frankel Urge Secretary Rubio to Lift Freeze on Foreign Assistance
1/24/25 Meeks Condemns Trump Administration's Rollback of Diversity and Inclusion at the State Department
1/22/25 Meeks Statement on SAF Sanctions and Continuing Violence by the Warring Parties in Sudan
1/22/25 Meeks Urges Thailand to Uphold Human Rights Amid Concerns Over Potential Deportation of Uyghurs to People’s Republic of China
1/21/25 Meeks Statement on the Release of Ryan Corbett and William Wallace McKenty from Detention in Afghanistan
1/17/25 Meeks Reintroduces Two Russia Sanctions Bills
1/15/25 Meeks Welcomes Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal
1/15/25 Meeks, Krishnamoorthi, Merkley Call on Biden Administration to Extend DED Program for Hong Kongers
1/15/25 Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks Announces HFAC Democratic Leadership for the 119th Congress
1/14/25 Meeks Welcomes Shift in Cuba Policy, Calls for People-Centered Engagement
1/10/25 Meeks, Shaheen, Castro & Kaine Lead Dem Statement on the Maduro Regime’s Ongoing Violence Against the Venezuelan People
1/7/25 Meeks Commends Genocide Determination and Sudan Sanctions
December 2024
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12/19/24 Meeks, Cardin Lead Resolution Supporting a Stable and Inclusive Syria
12/12/24 Meeks Announces Congressional Delegation to Colombia
12/8/24 Meeks Welcomes End of Assad Regime, Calls for Inclusive, Peaceful Transition in Syria
12/3/24 Meeks, Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Address the Devastating Conflict in Sudan
November 2024
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11/27/24 Meeks Celebrates Release of Americans Wrongfully Detained in China
11/26/24 Meeks Welcomes Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Deal
11/21/24 Meeks Condemns ICC Arrest Warrants, Urges Focus on Humanitarian Crisis
11/14/24 New GAO Report on Gun Trafficking: 73% of Guns Recovered in Caribbean Can Be Traced Back to United States
October 2024
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10/30/24 Meeks, Castro, Kamlager-Dove Affirm Importance of Accountability for the Assassination of Brazilian Activist Marielle Franco
10/17/24 Meeks Issues Statement on Death of Yahya Sinwar
10/7/24 Meeks Marks Solemn 1-Year Anniversary of the Horrific October 7th Terror Attack
10/1/24 Meeks Issues Statement on Iran’s Attack on Israel
September 2024
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9/28/24 Meeks, Cherfilus-McCormick, Warren, Cardin Lead Over 60 Lawmakers in Urging Departments of Justice, State, Homeland Security, and Commerce to Stop Arms Trafficking to Haiti
9/28/24 Meeks Issues Statement on Death of Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah
9/24/24 Meeks Condemns Political Use of Contempt Vote Against Secretary Blinken During House Foreign Affairs Committee Markup
9/21/24 Meeks Welcomes the Leaders of Australia, India and Japan for the 2024 Quad Leaders’ Summit.
9/17/24 Meeks, Keating Lead Letter to Speaker Johnson Urging Inclusion of Ukraine Assistance in Continuing Resolution
9/12/24 Meeks Slams Republicans’ Contempt of Congress Markup for Blinken as “Desperate” Politics
9/9/24 Meeks Releases Minority Report on the Committee’s Afghanistan Withdrawal Investigation
9/1/24 Meeks Issues Statement on Recovery of Six Bodies of Israeli Hostages Held by Hamas
August 2024
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8/30/24 Meeks Calls GOP’s Threats to Subpoena Jake Sullivan and Antony Blinken Desperate Political Theater
8/23/24 Meeks Issues Statement on Jen Psaki Transcribed Interview, Conducted as Part of Committee’s Afghanistan Investigation
8/20/24 Meeks, McCaul, Bera, Kim Issue Statement on Thai Court’s Rulings on Prime Minister and Move Forward Party
8/13/24 Meeks, Jacobs Statement on Sudan Peace Talks in Geneva
8/6/24 Meeks Expresses Concern About Ongoing Crisis in Venezuela
8/1/24 Meeks Statement on Release of Americans Wrongfully Detained in Russia
July 2024
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7/29/24 Meeks Issues Statement on Venezuela's Election
7/24/24 Meeks Issues Statement Following Netanyahu Address to Congress
7/21/24 Meeks, McCaul Condemn Houthis’ Attack on Tel Aviv
7/11/24 Meeks Celebrates Committee Passage of H.R. 8926 Reauthorizing the DFC
7/11/24 Meeks Celebrates Committee Passage of Bipartisan Rohingya GAP Act
7/2/24 Meeks, Cherfilus-McCormick Host Joint Meeting with Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille and Delegation
June 2024
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6/21/24 Meeks, McCaul, Bera, Kim Condemn China’s Destabilizing Actions in South China Sea
6/21/24 Meeks, McCaul, Jacobs, James Bipartisan Statement Congratulating the South African People on Successful Elections
6/19/24 Meeks Delivers Remarks to Central Tibetan Administration
6/18/24 Meeks Visits AFRICOM, Receives Briefing
6/14/24 Meeks Joins Bipartisan Delegation to India, Will Meet with Dalai Lama
6/13/24 Meeks Sends Letter Urging President Biden to Commit to a Multi-year Pledge to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
6/12/24 Meeks Statement on Release of Majority Investigative Report on the U.S. Agency for Global Media
6/6/24 Meeks, Merkley Joint Statement on Escalating Violence in Burma’s Rakhine State, Threats to Rohingya
6/5/24 Meeks, McCaul, Kim, Wilson, Courtney Return from Bipartisan Delegation to Singapore
6/4/24 Meeks Speaks on House Floor in Opposition to Republican ICC Sanctions Bill
6/3/24 Reps. Meeks, Waters, Hill Press Secs. Yellen and Blinken To Swiftly Implement the REPO Act To Support Ukraine
May 2024
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5/24/24 Meeks, Cherfilus-McCormick, James, Buchanan, Jacobs, Kim, Jackson Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the Strategic Importance of Kenya to the United States
5/24/24 Meeks, Eshoo, DeLauro, and Speaker Emerita Pelosi Lead Letter in Support of WHO Pandemic Agreement
5/23/24 Meeks Issues Statement on 15th Anniversary of the End of the Sri Lankan Civil War
5/20/24 Meeks Highlights Key Findings in General Miller’s Closed-Door Testimony on the Afghanistan Withdrawal
5/17/24 Ranking Members Meeks, Lee, Foreign Policy Democrats Urge Speaker Johnson to Reconsider Inviting Kenyan President Ruto to Address Congress
5/14/24 Meeks Introduces Legislation to Require Quadrennial U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit
5/13/24 Meeks, McCaul, Keating, Kean Condemn Russian-Style “Foreign Agents” Bill in Georgian Parliament
5/1/24 Meeks Highlights Key Findings in Ambassador Khalilzad's Closed-Door Testimony on Afghanistan Withdrawal
5/1/24 Meeks, McCaul Request Invitation to Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto to Address Congress on Official U.S. Visit
April 2024
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4/24/24 Meeks Welcomes Fourth Tranche of Transcripts on Afghanistan Withdrawal Investigation, Highlights Strategic Planning and Rapid Response by State
4/20/24 Meeks Applauds Long-Overdue Passage of the National Security Supplemental
4/19/24 Meeks, McCaul, Cardin, Risch Request Determination of Human Rights Abuses Committed by Sudan’s RSF
4/17/24 Meeks Issues Statement Following Classified Briefing on DOD Supplemental Investigation of Abbey Gate Terror Attack
4/15/24 Meeks, McCaul Statement on One-Year Mark Since Start of Sudan Conflict
4/12/24 Meeks Issues Statement on Release of Third Tranche of Closed-Door Interview Transcripts Related to Afghanistan Withdrawal
4/11/24 Meeks, McCaul, Bera, Kim Mark the Inaugural U.S.-Japan-Philippines Trilateral Summit and Welcome Philippine President Marcos to D.C.
4/9/24 Meeks, McCaul, Bera, Kim Introduce Resolution Honoring the United States-Japan Alliance and Welcoming Prime Minister Kishida Fumio
4/4/24 Meeks Welcomes Release of Second Tranche of Closed-Door Interview Transcripts Related to Afghanistan Withdrawal
4/4/24 Meeks, McCaul Commemorate NATO’s 75th Anniversary
4/4/24 Meeks Deeply Disappointed by Constitutional Court of Uganda's Decision to Uphold the Anti-Homosexuality Act
4/1/24 Meeks Welcomes First Release of Closed-Door Interview Transcripts on Afghanistan Withdrawal
March 2024
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3/29/24 Meeks Expresses Deep Concern About Closure of Radio Free Asia Following the Passage of Article 23
3/22/24 Rep. Meeks, Sen. Merkley Issue Statement Calling for Further U.S. Action to Support Rohingya on the Second Anniversary of the Determination of Genocide
3/14/24 Meeks, Kamlager-Dove, Castro Joint Statement on Sixth Anniversary of Assassination of Marielle Franco
3/13/24 Ranking Member Meeks Votes No on Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act