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June 10, 2020

Measure Would End Military Surplus Program


June 8, 2020

Say Most Recent Allocation Shortchanged New York State


June 2, 2020

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


May 29, 2020

Washington, DCRep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding events in Minneapolis:


May 26, 2020

Washington, D.C.—Today, House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Rep. Eliot L.


May 26, 2020

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement on the passing of Elisa Torres:


May 15, 2020

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke today on the House floor in support of the Heroes Act, H.R. 6800. Following are her remarks as prepared for delivery:


May 15, 2020

New York, NY – Today, U.S. Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez; Yvette D. Clarke; Carolyn Maloney; Grace Meng; José E.


May 15, 2020

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding legislation in Puerto Rico that would alter the Island's Civil Code, which passed the legislature Thursday:

Issues:Puerto Rico

May 14, 2020

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) is pressing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for an explanation on how the agency has distributed donated doses of "remdesivir", a drug that has shown promise in shortening recovery time for patients suffering from COVID-19.

Issues:Healthcare