Press Releases

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) today wrote the U.S.

Washington, DC – The House of Representatives has approved two proposals authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) aimed at assisting Puerto Rico, as the troubled island continues recovering from economic hardship and historically catastrophic hurricanes. The amendments were approved as part of H.R.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) responded today to media reports that Trump Administration officials are discussing taking funds from disaster recovery to pay for a border wall:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) marked the first day of the 116th Congress by introducing a range of bills meant to benefit New York's working families, students, entrepreneurs, seniors and others.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez released the following statement regarding the Democratic Rules package considered today in the House:

Washington, DC- Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced the "Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act," legislation that extends to firms working on Puerto Rico's debt restructuring the same disclosure requirements that apply to companies involved in other bankruptcies.

Washington, D.C. – Today, two members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation aimed at ending a predatory commercial lending practice that, according to media reports, has ballooned in recent years. Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Dr.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on protests and campaigns at both Harvard and Yale regarding the institutions' relationships with hedge funds that have invested in Puerto Rico's debt: