Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Two Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced legislation aimed at ending a predatory commercial lending practice that, according to media reports, has harmed many small businesses in recent years.

WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), and Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), today led a letter to Federal Aviation Administration Acting Administrator Daniel Elwell, urging the FAA to ban all non-essential helicopter flights over New York City. Joining the Members on the letter are Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Kathleen M. Rice (NY-04), Grace Meng (NY-06), Thomas R. Suozzi (NY-03), Eliot L. Engel (NY-16), and José E. Serrano (NY-15).

Washington, D.C.­­ –During debate on a funding bill for the Bureau of Prisons, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) offered an amendment signaling Congress' disapproval of private facilities being used to house immigrant detainees.

Washington, D.C.­­ – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) introduced the "Puerto Rico Health Care Fairness, Accountability, and Beneficiary Access Act of 2019," legislation that would put Puerto Rico's Medicaid program on a path to parity with other Medicaid programs throughout the United States.

Washington, D.C.­­ –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the statement below today. In addition, a video message from the Congresswoman is available online here.

Washington, D.C.­­ – The U.S. House of Representatives has approved an amendment authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) aimed at advancing the cleanup of Caño Martín Peña, a 3.7-mile channel in San Juan that has long been plagued with environmental problems.

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced that early education centers within New York's 7^th Congressional District have received federal grants to continue their Head Start programs.

"The value of Head Start programs are well documented, and I am proud to announce that these Brooklyn-based centers will receive federal funding to continue educating our youngest New Yorkers," said Velázquez. "Early educational intervention is a proven strategy to foster positive educational outcomes for children."

Washington, D.C.­­ – The House Committee on Financial Services has approved a measure authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) that would reform the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and better help policyholders receive compensation under their policies after flooding damage.

"Following Hurricane Sandy, New Yorkers saw up close many problems in the flood insurance program," Velázquez said. "This legislation makes targeted changes so the program works more efficiently and, policyholders receive timely payment on their claims."