Press Releases

57 Members of Congress Write Republican Leadership to Secure Medicaid Funds

Washington, DC –Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) applauded the New York City Council for passing "Certification of No Harassment" (CONH) legislation, which will require building owners with plans to demolish or make significant alterations to their building to prove they have not engaged in harassment of current tenants before their permits are approved.

Introduces Legislation to Name Local Post Office after Mabel Lee

Three Puerto Rican Members Have Served Together in the House for Decades

Washington, D.C – Today, Puerto Rican Representatives José E. Serrano and Nydia M. Velazquez released the following statement in response to Representative Gutierrez's announcement that he will retire next years after 25 years in Congress.

Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on news that FEMA awarded and later rescinded a $30 million contract for delivery of tarps in Puerto Rico to a company with no meaningful federal contracting experience:

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the Trump Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 50,000 Haitians residing in the United States:

Washington, DC – Congressman José E. Serrano, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez, and Congressman Luis V.

Washington, D.C. – With ongoing negotiations over tax reform, Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Puerto Rico Taskforce sent a letter to Republican leaders in Congress urging the inclusion of tax provisions that will help rebuild Puerto Rico. The letter was signed by Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), José E. Serrano (D-NY), Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL), Raúl M.