Newsletter
In this issue:
- A Note from Congresswoman Velázquez
- Addressing Gun Violence
- Announcing Resources for Local Healthcare, Education
- Championing Our Veterans
- Seeking Financial Relief for NY Cabbies
- Fighting for our Immigrants
- Protecting the Environment from Unsafe Pesticides
A Note from Congresswoman Velázquez
A Note to New York's Veterans
Dear Neighbor,
New York City is home to 200,000 veterans and an estimated 7,100 veterans and their family members live in our Congressional district. I believe supporting our veterans and their families requires more than lip service; it means ensuring they can access benefits they deserve.
This Congress, I'm working with my colleagues to help fill gaps in medical and other services to assist former servicemembers. I've authored two bills to advance this goal.
What I Saw At The Border
Dear Neighbor:
This weekend, I went to the South Texas Border to bear witness to conditions of migrant detainees.
What I saw there was heartbreaking, you won't believe:
In this issue:
In this issue:
A Note from Rep. Velázquez
Standing with Immigrant Communities
Taking Steps to Combat Sexual Misconduct
Making Puerto Rico Whole
Honoring New York City's Diverse Communities
Holding the Trump Administration Accountable
Announcing Community Grants
In this issue:
A Note from Rep. Velázquez
Fighting to Keep Families Together & Reaffirming America's Commitment to Immigrants
Growing Healthy Communities
Pressing for Answers After Natural Disaster
Celebrating Pride Month
Exercising Congressional Oversight Under the Current Administration
Announcing Community Grants
December Update 2017
A Note from Rep. Velázquez
Dear Friends,
As we approach the holiday season and end of the year, I wanted to reach out and give you an update on some of my activities this fall.
As a New Yorker, I oppose President Trump's agenda and what it will mean for our City's working families. From health care to the environment, I believe this Administration is working to gut programs and undermine protections for our working families, all in the hopes of giving billionaires a tax break.
Volume 3 Issue 1
Standing for Government Transparency, Immigrant Communities and Housing Resources
A Note from Rep. Velázquez
Dear Friends,
Congresswoman Velázquez's Grants Newsletter contains timely information on grants and most importantly showcases some key grant resources for constituents seeking financial assistance.
For the Congresswoman's most recent Grants Newsletter click here.
Congresswoman Velázquez's Grants Newsletter contains timely information on grants and most importantly showcases some key grant resources for constituents seeking financial assistance.
For the Congresswoman's most recent Grants Newsletter, click here.