Issues
Congresswoman Velázquez believes a cleaner environment means working people will have healthier communities in which to raise their families.
Today, there is a shamefully large gap between the rich and the poor in America. Working families should not have to live in poverty in a country of our wealth.
It is unacceptable that the United States of America is the only developed country in the world that does not have a universal healthcare system for its citizens.
Congresswoman Velázquez is dedicated to ensuring that New York City residents have housing options that are both affordable and accessible.
When she was sworn into Congress in 1993, Congresswoman Velázquez made history as the first Puerto Rican woman to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. A native of Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, the Island and its people have long been dear to her heart.
Small firms are the backbone of the American economy, and nowhere is that more clear than in New York City.