Press Releases

Lawmakers Push Puerto Rico on School Meals Distribution
April 9, 2020
Press Release

Washington, DC – U.S. Members of Congress wrote the Puerto Rico Department of Education today, urging the agency to ramp up distribution of school meals to low-income students. While the Island and its school system have been on lockdown in response to the COVID-19 pandemic for nearly a month, meals have not been distributed to students.

Issues:Puerto Rico
Federal Coronavirus Funding Flows to New York Community Health Centers
April 9, 2020
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Washington, DC – Community health centers in New York City are receiving an influx of resources from the CARES Act, legislation recently enacted by the U.S. Congress to help address the coronavirus pandemic. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced funding for eleven community health centers that are located in or serve New York's 7th Congressional District.
Issues:Healthcare
Lawmakers Seek Reopening of Obamacare Exchanges
April 8, 2020
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Say COVID-19 Demands Special Enrollment Period

Issues:Healthcare
Velazquez Offers Passover Greetings
April 8, 2020
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New York, NY – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement:

Velazquez Presses Bureau of Prisons on Coronavirus Response
April 7, 2020
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Letter Highlights Long Troubled MDC Brooklyn Facility
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has written the Bureau of Prisons raising concerns with how the agency is responding to spread of coronavirus in the U.S. prison system.
Issues:Healthcare
Velazquez Health Update
April 2, 2020
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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement:
"First, I want to profoundly thank everyone who has so kindly supported me in myriad ways the last few days. I've heard from countless friends, neighbors, New Yorkers and people around the country.
Velázquez Bill Would Enlist Restaurants in Anti-Hunger Effort
March 31, 2020
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Grant Program Would Partner Nonprofits, Small and Medium Eateries to Address Nutrition Needs

Issues:EconomyHealthcareSmall Business
Velazquez on Presumed Coronavirus Infection
March 30, 2020
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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement:

Issues:Healthcare
Velazquez on CARES Act Passage
March 27, 2020
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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement today regarding passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARE) Act:
"The legislation we passed today will offer an economic lifeline to millions of working families and small businesses in New York and throughout the nation. This bill is not perfect.
Issues:EconomyHealthcareHousingSmall Business
Information on Coronavirus
March 24, 2020
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Updated February 9

As the COVID19 epidemic continues, it is important that New Yorkers have access to reliable information.

Please utilize the following information to prepare yourselves and address any problems or pressing concerns you may have.

Issues:EconomyHealthcareHousingSmall Business