Press Releases
Washington, DC – A new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that a fire at a Cypress Hills food processing facility did not release dangerous toxins into the air. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), who requested the analysis, said the findings would bring important information to community members worried that Anhydrous Ammonia had contaminated the air following the recent fire.
Washington, DC – Three community organizations that serve New York City veterans are receiving federal funding, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced today. Nearly $2.5 million in federal grants will flow from the Department of Veterans Affairs to organizations that assist veterans and their families with housing options.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding legislation she opposed in the House that would have repealed the Affordable Care Act:
"Because of health care reform, women are no longer discriminated against and charged higher premiums simply due to their gender. Millions of children with preexisting conditions will no longer be denied coverage by insurance companies that put profits before people's health.
Washington, DC- Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona's immigration law:
"While I am pleased the Court struck down several of the constitutionally questionable provisions in this law, I remain concerned that it upheld elements that could still allow for racial profiling. Regardless, this issue is not going away. We must continue working for an immigration reform law that addresses these issues in a comprehensive manner."
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding a change in Administration policy ensuring deportations cease for young, undocumented immigrants:
“The President’s announcement is a welcome step in the right direction. For too long, our broken immigration system has torn apart families and victimized young people who came to the United States as children. Now, it is incumbent on Congress to move forward with comprehensive immigration reform.”
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Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) participated in a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing on the case of Jacob Ostreicher. While Velázquez does not serve on the Foreign Affairs Committee, she was invited to participate as she has followed Ostreicher’s case closely. Below is Velázquez’s opening statement from today:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on the federal appeals court ruling finding elements of the Defense of Marriage Act to be unconstitutional:
“Today’s ruling is yet another important milestone in our journey toward a more perfect union. The Court’s ruling makes clear that the time for repealing the Defense of Marriage Act is long past due. This backward thinking, discriminatory law remains a barrier to justice and should be eliminated.”
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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement in opposition to Republican legislation reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act:
“I rise in opposition to this legislation, which is an affront to women, their rights and their safety. It is worth noting that the Violence Against Women Act was originally passed under a Republican Congress. Its provisions that protect immigrant women passed in 2000 and 2005-- again during Republican majorities.