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January 22, 2021

Washington, DC – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the economy, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation that would exempt Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefits from counting as taxable income.


January 21, 2021

Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Andres Rodriguez II:

"I am deeply saddened by the recent passing of Andres Rodriguez II (Andy). He was a dear friend, entrepreneur, veteran, community leader, and loving dad.


January 21, 2021

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has re-introduced the Hear our Heroes Act, which would provide crucial health benefits for veterans injured while serving in the armed forces. Specifically, the legislation would help veterans suffering from tinnitus or hearing loss to obtain medical care through the Veterans Administration (VA).


January 19, 2021

Washington, D.C.— Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), who is recovering at home from COVID-19, submitted the following remarks for the record during the House debate of her legislation, the Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act of 2021:


January 19, 2021

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.-07) along with U.S.


January 15, 2021

Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Lower East Side community leader Michael Steel:


January 8, 2021

Washington, DC – After a significant portion of Chinatown's business district was arbitrarily excluded from critical assistance due to their zip code, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has addressed a letter to Commissioner Jonnel Doris of the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) asking the Department to qualifying the area's businesses for loans.


January 6, 2021

Washington, DC –Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement following the attacks and riots at the U.S. Capitol today:


January 6, 2021

Amid Pandemic, Proposes Bold Federal Investment to Repair Damaged Housing