Press Releases
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), the top Democrat on the House Small Business Committee, today wrote the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA), requesting that the agency continue processing late applications for economic injury and physical damage loans related to Hurricane Maria. The window to apply for loans to assist with property damage expires today, while the application period for economic injury loans closes Wednesday, June 20th.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), the top Democrat on the House Small Business Committee, today wrote to the head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), requesting an extension for the application period for those seeking federal loans to recover from Hurricane Maria.
"9/11 Style" Panel Would Examine Death Toll, Federal Response
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY); Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), the Ranking Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee; Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY); and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) introduced legislation to establish a "9/11-style" independent commission to investigate the federal response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria in Puerto Rico.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the Attorney General's announcement today that the Trump Administration is largely rescinding asylum protections for those fleeing gang violence and domestic abuse:
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.