Press Releases
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following remarks in advance of today's vote in the U.S. House of Representatives on the War Powers Act Resolution:
"This Administration's impulsive and reckless behavior has made our nation and the men and women of our armed forces less safe. It has heightened the risk of a conflict in the Middle East and it has jeopardized our relationship with our allies – both in the region and around the world.
Washington, DC -- With earthquakes causing significant physical damage to Puerto Rico and widespread power outages, Members of Congress today wrote the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Ben Carson, urging the agency to release previously approved funds that Congress provided in response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the earthquakes that struck Puerto Rico this morning:
"All the people of Puerto Rico, our fellow American citizens, should know that Americans everywhere are praying for them.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke today on the House floor during debate in support of two articles of impeachment against the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Her remarks as prepared for delivery are below and video of her speech is online here.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on two pieces of appropriations legislation that were voted on in the House of Representatives:
"The domestic spending bill that the House approved today contained a number of Democratic priorities important to the working people of New York and to our nation overall.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented on provisions in the appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2020 that are expected to provide matching funds for Puerto Rico's Medicaid program:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez commented on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board's vote on proposed regulatory reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA):
"The Community Reinvestment Act is an important regulatory bulwark that helps prevent redlining and other discrimination in the U.S. banking system. The FDIC's vote to adopt the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's proposal which will likely limit lending, investing and the availability of financial services in low- and moderate-income and underserved communities.
Washington, DC – More than one hundred members of the U.S. House of Representatives have written the Trump Administration's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), opposing a rule change that would reverse previous nondiscrimination protections based on sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, or religion. Led by Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Angie Craig (D-MN) and Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) the Members of Congress called for the rule change's withdrawal, saying its approval would open the floodgates to discrimination in HHS programs.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Danny Kronenfeld:
"I was heartbroken to hear of the passing of Danny Kronenfeld, former Executive Director of Henry Street Settlement. For three decades, Danny worked at Henry Street, infusing it with his energy and passion. During his 16 years as Executive Director, Danny turned around Henry Street's financial situation and shepherded the organization to a sounder footing.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced that a local Sunset Park health center within New York's 7th Congressional District has received nearly $6.5 million in federal resources to boost their public health program.