Press Releases

Velázquez on FEMA Meal Contract
February 6, 2018
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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on a report in the New York Times regarding FEMA rewarding and then voiding a contract for emergency food delivery in Puerto Rico to a one-person firm with a history of previous botched contracts:

Issues:Puerto Rico
Velázquez Takes Legislative Action for Ravi Ragbir
February 6, 2018
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Introduces Private Bill Protecting NYC Community Advocate from Deportation

Velázquez, House Members Oppose Privatization of Puerto Rico Statistical Agency
February 2, 2018
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Call for Inclusion in Other U.S. Statistical Programs

Velázquez, Heitkamp Join Forces to Promote Greater Economic Role for Women
February 2, 2018
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Salute Trailblazing Career of Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen

Velázquez on Release of Nunes Memo
February 2, 2018
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Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement after President Trump approved the release of a memo written by House Intelligence Committee Chairman Devin Nunes:

"The release of this partisan spin memo is a disgusting attempt by Republicans to undermine our democracy. It is a sad day when Republicans make the cynical decision to push a misleading narrative in an effort to discredit our national intelligence and law enforcement agencies.

Lawmakers Seek Answers on Puerto Rico Electric Privatization Plan
February 1, 2018
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Washington, DC –Following the Governor's announcement to privatize the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA), Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Rep. José E. Serrano (D-NY) wrote today to Governor Ricardo Rosselló requesting additional details on the plan, including assurances on affordable rates and reliable service.
"It is evident to us that the current structure of the Island's utility provider is not ideal.
Issues:Puerto Rico
Velazquez Responds to Trump State of the Union
January 30, 2018
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Washington, D.C. – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding President Trump's State of the Union address:
"After running a Presidential campaign fueled by some of this country's ugliest, darkest sentiments, followed by a year in office spent trying to rip healthcare from millions of Americans and enact an enormous tax cut for the extremely wealthy at everyone else's expense, it will take more than platitudes for Donald Trump to change the course of his presidency.
Issues:EconomyPuerto Rico
House Passes Velázquez’s Bill to Aid Small Firms after Natural Disaster
January 30, 2018
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Washington, D.C. –Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) to help small businesses recover from natural disasters. Following the costliest year on record for damage inflicted by natural disaster, Velázquez's bill, H.R. 4792, the Small Business Access to Capital after a Natural Disaster Act, would help local small businesses secure the loans and capital they need to rebuild.

Velázquez on Release of Ravi Ragbir
January 29, 2018
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Washington, DC—Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the court ruling today that released Ravi Ragbir:

Velazquez, Crowley Call on ICE to End Targeting of Immigrant Activists
January 27, 2018
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(New York, New York) —Flanked by community leaders and immigration rights activists, Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Joe Crowley (D-NY), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, and members of the New York City Congressional delegation called today for a meeting with the Secretary of Homeland Security and the acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement to discuss the agency's recent targeting of immigrant activists for detainment and deportation.