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February 6, 2024

Washington D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement after the Southern District of New York announced bribery and extortion charges against 70 current and former employees of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA):
 

Issues:Housing

January 25, 2024

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led 12 members in writing to the U.S.

Issues:Puerto Rico

January 17, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Durante el pasado mes de diciembre, la Representante Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) presentó una resolución que pide la anulación de la Doctrina Monroe.


December 21, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) introduced a resolution calling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine.


December 11, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) reintroduced the Education Against Hate Crimes Act. The bill will direct federal resources towards educating youth to better equip the next generation of leaders with the tools needed to confront and counteract prejudice effectively.
 


December 1, 2023

Washington, D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) introduced the bipartisan Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act.

Issues:Puerto Rico

November 16, 2023

Washington, DC –Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) reintroduced the bicameral Climate Displaced Person’s Act, which aims to address the growing effect of climate change on human migration.