Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement in advance of the Passover Holiday:
"To all my friends and neighbors observing Passover, I want to wish a Zeesen Pesach and a joyous celebration with family and friends.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that the Federal Oversight Management Board for Puerto Rico is declining to pursue legal action to recoup fees on bonds that were previously found to be issued unconstitutionally:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has written Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after hearing that a Jewish detainee in upstate New York, Dovid Kohn, may not be receiving properly prepared kosher meals. The Congresswoman asks that the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility review how kosher meals are prepared and delivered.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced that local early education centers within New York's 7th Congressional District have received federal grants to continue their Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Additionally, local health centers have received federal grants to aid healthcare, mental health and substance abuse services. Both programs are federally funded and provide support services to low-incomes families.
Washington, DC- Led by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Members of Congress are calling on the Financial Oversight and Management Board of Puerto Rico to recoup fees that were paid out to banks and other advisors in connection with debt the Board previously said is invalid.
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement today regarding the President's remarks to Senators on Puerto Rico:
"The President's remarks as reported in the media have at long last laid bare the central reason for his Administration's callous response to Maria's devastation in Puerto Rico -- namely that he does not value the lives of millions of American citizens who reside there. For the President to vocally oppose and target aid to the most vulnerable in Puerto Rico is shameful, heartless and inexcusable.
Washington, DC – The Center for Effective Lawmaking, which analyzes Members of Congress' ability to advance their legislative agenda, has recognized Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) as one of the most effective lawmakers in Congress. This week, the Center released their Legislative Effectiveness Scores for the 115th Congress. Among all 196 House Democrats in the last Congress, Velázquez ranked sixth.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding H. J. Res. 37, legislation aimed at removing U.S. involvement in Yemen's civil war:
"This resolution would bring a long overdue end to U.S. involvement in this conflict.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) introduced legislation that would prevent previously appropriated disaster relief funds from being used to finance President Trump's border wall.