Gregory W. Meeks
Gregory Weldon Meeks is an American lawyer and politician who has been a U.S. representative from New York since 1998. He is a member of the Democratic Party and chaired the House Committee on Foreign Affairs from 2021 to 2023. He still sits on the committee as ranking member. He is also the chair of the Queens County Democratic Party. He will become the dean of New York’s House delegation upon the retirements of Jerry Nadler and Nydia Velázquez in 2026.
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Background
Born
1953-09-25, East Harlem
Education
Adelphi University, Howard University, Julia Richman High School, Howard University School of Law
Prior Occupations
politician, lawyer
Positions Held
member of the New York State Assembly, assistant district attorney, prosecutor, general counsel, judge, United States representative
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Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
New York
Status
Current member
In office since
1997
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