Currently holds the office of U.S. House of Representatives - New York 6th Congressional District until January 3, 2025.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - New York 6th Congressional District in 2024 New York General Election.
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Get StartedIn a moment where our freedom to access reproductive care, from abortion to contraception to in vitro fertilization (IVF), is under attack, Grace is a strong advocate for our rights. Learn more
Grace also understands that civil rights go much further than protecting communities from hate crimes and that many communities, especially communities of color, disproportionately face systemic hurdles in their everyday life, especially within our criminal justice system. Grace has advocated for criminal justice reform, specifically to change the system to become more restorative and humane, rather than punitive. Learn more
Grace is committed to empowering our students. She has secured tens of billions of dollars for federal student aid programs, led efforts to improve student success at community colleges, and is working to fix our nation’s student debt burden. Grace has also been a leader in making sure FAFSA applications are accessible to non-English-speaking families. Learn more
The number one existential threat to humankind and our planet is climate disaster. Unfortunately, we are already seeing climate change’s effects, and we must take action. Grace understands these issues, and her leadership is guided by facts and scientists. It’s why she’s a supporter of the Green New Deal, which will revolutionize our nation’s approach to the climate crisis while also addressing many intersecting issues like infrastructure, jobs, and housing. Learn more
Grace was proud to help pass the historic Inflation Reduction Act, which invests $369 billion in Energy Security and Climate Change. Passed by Democrats and signed into law by President Biden, this law is the largest investment in clean energy and climate action in U.S. history. Learn more
Grace serves on the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Agencies Subcommittee (SFOPS) on the House Appropriations Committee, which oversees USAID, the Department of State, the Peace Corps, and other foreign-related agencies. Grace is a fierce advocate for human rights and works together with our allies to address international issues. Representing the World’s Borough, she understands the importance of U.S. foreign policy and how U.S. humanitarian aid abroad makes a real difference. Learn more
Safeguarding the safety and well-being of women and children is paramount. To combat gender-based violence, Grace introduced the Safe from the Start Act, which would codify a program to prevent, mitigate, and respond to gender-based violence from the onset of humanitarian emergencies. Learn more
Gun violence is an epidemic that is hurting communities across our country. It seems like no space is safe — not schools, places of worship, concert halls, or homes — yet, Republicans would rather listen to the special interests over the voices of the people they serve and have blocked any meaningful, common-sense gun reform legislation from being enacted into law. Learn more
Grace is fighting for all Americans to have access to health care and to trust that when they need coverage, they will not pay outrageous amounts for life-saving medications. Learn more
Grace has introduced the Pathway to Stable and Affordable Housing for All Act which would effectively end homelessness and housing poverty. In addition to this bold effort, Grace has also introduced the Housing is a Human Right Act which would authorize $300 billion over the next decade for crucial housing infrastructure that would help families in Queens. She has passed laws to help keep public housing units warm in the winter, and championed lead test and removal. Grace supports billions in federal funds to fix the conditions at NYCHA housing. Learn more
s the daughter of immigrants, Grace understands how difficult life can be for immigrant communities and that these communities are critical for our collective success. That is why she just introduced the New Deal for New Americans Act. This legislation creates a national office for new Americans and will provide opportunities for immigrants to succeed and contribute to the growth of our economy. Learn more
She’s also been proactive in combating the rise of scams and fraudulent crimes, which often target our vulnerable senior population and can cause victims to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. Learn more
Grace is committed to standing up for and protecting the rights of senior citizens here in Queens and across the nation. That’s why she’s fighting to safeguard Medicare and Social Security to ensure that seniors are treated with both the dignity and respect they deserve. Learn more
Social Security and Medicare are some of the most important social safety nets in our country, and Grace is committed to protecting these vital programs. Social Security has helped provide millions of seniors with reliable monthly income and allowed them to enjoy a dignified retirement after decades of working and helping grow our economy. She will continue to oppose any and all efforts to undermine Social Security and Medicare. Learn more
She helped fund a Small Business Development Center in Queens, supports an increase in the minimum wage to $15 an hour, and cosponsors legislation to expand worker protections, making it easier to join a union and collectively bargain for better wages and working conditions. Learn more
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