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Washington, D.C.—In light of a New York Timesreport
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced a House resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2021, as World Contraception Day.
Washington, D.C. –Today, on the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Maria's landfall in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Representative Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced a House resolution reaffirming Congress' commitment to helping to restore the islands to their full potential.
New York, NY—Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez released the following statement on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks:
Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Nydia M.
Brooklyn, NY –Earlier today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and New York State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon held a press conference to voice their concerns with the City's Gowanus Neighborhood Rezoning Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).
Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement in honor of Rosh Hashanah:
Washington, D.C.—With the announcement of the closure of the Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) in Manhattan, Reps. Nydia M.
Washington D.C. - Rep.
"The science is clear: Chlorpyrifos are a dangerous threat to our farmworkers, children and the overall public health. That's why last week we sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency urging them to take action and get this neurotoxic pesticide out of our food before the court-ordered August 20th deadline.