Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement on the announcement of Operation Southern Spear and the rapid U.S. military escalation toward Venezuela:

“In recent weeks, the Pentagon has carried out at least 20 illegal strikes on boats in the Caribbean, resulting in the extrajudicial killings of 76 people. In all that time, they have not provided a shred of evidence to Congress or the American people about who was killed or how these decisions were made.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement after the House voted to pass a continuing resolution that does not renew desperately-needed health care tax credits:
 

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Representatives Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Alma Adams (D-NC) introduced the Plant Powered School Meals Pilot Act. This bill would create a voluntary grant program for school districts to help schools provide healthier, climate friendly, and culturally appropriate plant-based entrée options to students.

WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led 35 Members of Congress in demanding answers from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent regarding the Trump Administration’s reported plan to extend approximately $20 billion in support to Argentina through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Exchange Stabilization Fund (ESF).
 
The lawmakers warn that the ESF is being used to provide extraordinary financial assistance to President Javier Milei’s government for political ends, rather than to serve U.S. economic interests.

WASHINGTON- Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez released the following statement on the 2^nd anniversary of the October 7^th attacks:
 

WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the shutdown of the federal government:
 

WASHINGTON – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced a House resolution to recognize September 26, 2025, as World Contraception Day.

“World Contraception Day is an effort to recommit building a future where every person has access to the resources, education, and healthcare they need to make informed choices,” said Velázquez. “Ensuring reproductive freedom is about equality, dignity, and opportunity. That is the vision I will continue to fight for, both at home and abroad.”

WASHINGTON– Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), and Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY) issued the following statement in support of the lawsuit filed by members of Puerto Rico’s Financial Oversight and Management Board challenging their unlawful removal by President Trump: