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Gregory Meeks
Profile
Gregory Meeks is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 5th congressional district since 1998. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously chaired the House Committee on Foreign Affairs from 2021 to 2023 and currently serves as its ranking member. Before his tenure in Congress, Meeks served in the New York State Assembly and worked as an Assistant District Attorney. Throughout his career, he has focused on foreign policy, economic development, and civil rights, while maintaining a strong presence in Queens County politics.
Details
- Born
- September 25, 1953 · 72 years old
- Birth place
- East Harlem, New York City, USA
- Education
- Adelphi University (B.A.), Howard University School of Law (J.D.)
- Career
- Assistant District Attorney, Supervising Judge for the New York State Workers Compensation System
