Press Releases
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney's comments that compared Puerto Rico to Ukraine:
"We've known for some time that the President and his Administration have a deep antipathy for our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico. Mr. Mulvaney's comments comparing this part of the United States to a foreign entity is a political Freudian slip, that illustrates the fundamental problem that this White House views Puerto Rico as a foreign country.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Miriam L. Cruz:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement after the Chairman of the Federal Oversight Management Board, José Carrión, released a "Latinos for Trump" electioneering video on social media:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following statement regarding the President's announcement on Syria:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced the Public Housing Emergency Response Act, legislation to allocate $70 billion for public housing capital repairs and upgrades nationally. Under the proposal, $32 billion would flow to the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Enrique Fernández Toledo:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement in advance of Rosh Hashanah, which begins Sunday at sundown:
"I am excited to wish Jewish families throughout New York's 7th Congressional District a healthy and happy Rosh Hashanah. As we prepare for great ventures in the New Year, I encourage New Yorkers to reflect on how our Jewish neighbors have shaped New York's culture and contributed so much to our country – serving as lawyers, doctors, first responders, military members, teachers, and community organizers.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation, the Mobile Health Clinics Act of 2019, to allocate $15 million per year to health care services for underserved areas and populations.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today led seven Members of the New York City Congressional delegation to the Chief Executive of National Grid, demanding that the company provide a plan as to how it will restore service for 2,600 customers who are being denied gas.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on the newly released Department of Justice Office of Inspector General report on Metropolitan Detention Center, which is in the Congresswoman's district. Velázquez and Judiciary Chairman Nadler requested the report in February after there were significant heat and electrical outages at the facility.