Press Releases
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.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has filed an amicus brief in the case of Sixta Gladys Peña Martinez, et al. v. Alex Azar, et al., pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, in which she argues that the unequal treatment of Puerto Rico residents under certain federal benefits programs is unconstitutional.
Dual Letters Seek Independent Probe, Answers from BOP
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Eliot Engel (D-NY), Grace Meng (D-NY), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) released the following joint statement regarding an agreement reached between the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the New York City Housing Authority:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez commented today on a Statement of Administration Policy regarding H.R. 268, the Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2019: