Bloomberg Talks Rep. Gregory Meeks Talks INVEST Act
Dec 11, 2025
U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks, a key figure in the House Foreign Affairs and Financial Services Committees, discusses his role in advancing the bipartisan INVEST Act. He warns about the looming expiration of health-care tax credits that could spike insurance costs for millions. Meeks critiques the recent U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan tanker, calling it politically motivated. He also highlights the INVEST Act’s goals to bolster small businesses by improving capital access and reducing bureaucratic hurdles.
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GOP Inaction Creates Healthcare Cliff
- Gregory Meeks says GOP failure to extend ACA tax credits will push millions into higher costs and potential loss of coverage.
- He frames the cliff as self-inflicted Republican disarray that worsens the affordability crisis for Americans.
Demand Full Text Before Voting
- Meeks urges examining any discharge petition carefully before voting and insists on seeing the text first.
- He advises that members need proper dialogue and regular-order votes rather than last-minute maneuvers.
Tanker Seizure Signals Regime-Change Motive
- Meeks characterizes the U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan tanker as driven by regime-change and oil access, not drugs.
- He warns such actions mirror Russian tactics and erode U.S. values and norms.