Press Releases

Washington, D.C.— Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) entered a statement into the congressional record calling attention to the impact of a potential government shutdown on New York City’s recovery from severe flash floods that occurred on Friday, September 29, 2023. 
 

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released this statement following House passage of a continuing resolution to fund the government for 45 days:
 

Washington D.C.— Today, on World Contraception Day, Rep. Nydia M.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) reintroduced the Ban All Neurotoxic Organophosphate Pesticides from Our Food Act. This straightforward piece of legislation would prohibit the use of organophosphate pesticides in food.

Washington D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) reintroduced a bill to address the growing income discrepancy between company CEOs, other senior staff, and median-pay employees. Velázquez's bill, the Greater Accountability in Pay, H.R.

Brooklyn, NEW YORK— Today, Congresswoman Nydia M.

Velázquez and Johnson Reintroduce Resolution in Support of World Hepatitis Day
 

Washington D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) led a bicameral letter to the U.S.