Press Releases
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding today's consent decree signed between the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan and the Mayor:
Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Study How Fatalities are Determined after Natural Disaster
Washington, DC –Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA), Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and 12 other Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), sent a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson to highlight concerns with the department's plan to significantly increase rent and work requirements for millions of low income families who rely on federal housing assistance.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month 2018:
"Every June, our nation pays homage to the struggles and triumphs that have defined LGBTQ history in America. Our nation was founded on the promise of equal rights for all under the law. Thanks to the tireless and courageous efforts of activists and leaders, we have made numerous strides towards expanding fundamental protections to LGBTQ individuals.
Washington, DC- Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on a new analysis by Harvard University that suggests the death toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico could exceed 4,000 people:
Measures Incorporated into Larger Defense Package
Washington, DC – As part of the FY 2019 National Defense Authorization Act, the U.S. House of Representatives today approved three amendments authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY). The Velázquez-authored provisions will help businesses in Puerto Rico by incentivizing federal agencies to award them contracts, focus federal resources on environmental problems in Vieques and help New York businesses that are looking to transition into employee ownership.
Strengthen their Call that Education Disaster Relief Process is Unfair to Island
Lawmakers Press Secretary DeVos to Explain Why Institutions Close Ties to the Trump Administration Have Received Federal Disaster Funding but Failed to Provide Data on the Number of Displaced Students
Requests Public Hearings, Extension of Public Comment Period
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has written to Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Carson calling for greater public input and transparency in the allocation of Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBGR) funds.
In her letter, Velázquez notes that HUD's current two-week timeframe for public comment on the agency's plan for use of this funding would be insufficient to ensure robust community input.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on S.2155, a bill that would roll back many elements of the Dodd-Frank Act. While Velázquez opposes S.2155 overall, she noted she was pleased the bill includes her legislation, the U.S. Territories Investor Protection Act.