Press Releases

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement after a federal district court judge ruled against President Trump's decision to end DACA, requiring the program to resume and accept new applicants.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and José E. Serrano (D-NY) commented today on the Puerto Rico Oversight Board's vote to approve its financial plan for the Island:

Nearly 100 Members of Congress Seek Answers from U.S. Department of Homeland Security on Immigration Program

Bill Would Authorize Federal Funding for Public Transit Authorities

Panel's Jurisdiction Includes Puerto Rico

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has been tapped to join the House Natural Resources Committee. That panel's jurisdiction is wide ranging, touching on issues like: mineral resources, wildlife conservation, federal lands, grazing rights and hydropower development. The Committee also has jurisdiction over offshore territories and Freely Associated States of the United States, including Puerto Rico.

On Tax Day, Unveils Proposal to Establish Tax Credit for Flood Insurance Purchase

Says Landlord's Tossing of Tenant Belongings Could Violate Law

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today wrote to Manhattan District Attorney Vance asking that he investigate a recent incident occurring at 85 Bowery in which workers had discarded tenants' belongings into a dumpster.

The full text of Velázquez's letter is below. A .pdf is online here.

April 13, 2018

The Honorable Cyrus R. Vance, Jr.

Washington, DC –Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding House Republicans' so-called "Balanced Budget Act":