CAPAC Chair Grace Meng Leads Moment of Silence Honoring Nepal and Tibet Flooding Victims

WASHINGTON, D.C – Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, led a moment of silence on the House Floor to honor the victims, survivors and first responders of the flash floods that occurred in Nepal and Tibet on August 26, 2026.

A video of the moment of silence can be found HERE.

Below is a transcript of Chair Meng’s remarks, as delivered:

“I rise today to honor the victims of the devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet. 

“The scale of destruction is heartbreaking. This horrific tragedy has taken the lives of nearly one thousand people, destroyed homes and livelihoods, and left families grieving the loss of their loved ones.

“As search and rescue operations continue across the region, we pray for safe recovery of the more than 4,000 people still missing in the wake of this disaster, including an estimated 90 Americans. 

“We are committed to supporting our Asian American communities across the United States—and especially those who live in my district in Queens, New York—as we navigate this profound tragedy and we stand with all those affected, both at home and abroad. 

“I ask my colleagues to join me in a moment of silence to remember the victims, support the survivors, and honor those working tirelessly on recovery and rescue efforts. 

“Thank you and I yield back.”
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