Press Releases

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on "omnibus" spending legislation passed in the U.S. House of Representatives:

Washington, DC –The U.S. House of Representatives this week approved legislation authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) that would rename a Chinatown post office in memory of a local trailblazer, Mabel Lee. Velázquez's bill, H.R. 4463 would designate a Post Office at 6 Doyers Street in Manhattan's Chinatown, as the "Mabel Lee Memorial Post Office."

Washington, D.C.— As the Trump Administration puts environmental funding on the chopping block, today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led 73 bipartisan Members of Congress in urging the federal government to provide the necessary funding to continue the cleanup of federally designated Superfund sites. To earn Superfund status under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a site must be contaminated by hazardous waste and classified as a risk to human and environmental health—labeling it a priority for cleanup.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led Democratic Member of the New York City Congressional delegation in calling for additional funds for the nation's Public Housing Authorities. In a letter to Congressional appropriators, Velázquez and her colleagues asked that $5 billion be provided for the Public Housing Capital Fund, with $600 million of those resources to be targeted toward capital repairs related to mold, deteriorating lead-based paint and other hazards.

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on the passing of New York City architect Ricky Leung:

"Ricky Leung was an architect who understood that when we design buildings or plan neighborhoods, our foremost concern should be people and communities, not money. I remember fondly bringing him to Congress to testify on the importance of the Section 8 program.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (D-NY):

"Louise was a champion for working people, an advocate for justice and a trailblazer and inspiration for women everywhere. In the Rules Committee, she was a fierce fighter for Democratic policies and, equally important, for preserving a fair, open legislative process and the House's traditions.

New York, NY – Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) commented on the East River helicopter crash:

"This crash is another tragic reminder that these helicopter tourist flights pose significant public safety risks to our community. At minimum, these flights should be suspended until there can be an exhaustive review of the safety hazards of operating these flights in such a congested urban airspace.