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Campaign Finance (2026)
Funding Sources
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Source: FEC · 2026 cycle
About
Gregory W. Meeks is a Democratic Representative from New York's 5th District who has served in Congress since 1998 and is the chair of the Queens County Democratic Party.
Background
Gregory Meeks was born in East Harlem, New York City, and grew up in a housing project. He earned a bachelor's degree from Adelphi University and a law degree from Howard University School of Law. Before entering politics, he served as an Assistant District Attorney, worked for the Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York, and held the role of Supervising Judge for the New York State Workers Compensation System.
Political career
Gregory W. Meeks began his career in public service as an Assistant District Attorney and a judge for the New York State Workers Compensation System before serving in the New York State Assembly from 1993 to 1998. A member of the Democratic Party, he has served as a U.S. representative from New York since 1998. During his tenure, he has represented various communities across Queens and currently serves as the chair of the Queens County Democratic Party.
Current focus
Meeks, Gregory W. represents the 5th congressional district of NY in the U.S. House. Meeks, Gregory W. currently serves on the Capital Markets, the Financial Institutions, and the House Committee on Financial Services. They have sponsored 115 bills in the current House, including H.J.Res. 173; H.R. 8289; H.R. 8222.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
118th Congress
Legislative Activity
117
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes