Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) sent a letter demanding that both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico provide diligent oversight of federal contracts awarded to rebuild the Island after Hurricane Maria.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the rap video "Happy Ending" by hip-hop performer "Hopsin":
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Eddie Chiu, a tireless and beloved advocate for the residents of New York City's Chinatown.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke today on the House floor regarding the emergency supplemental appropriations bill for disaster relief. Below are her remarks, as prepared for delivery:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the tragic death of New York Fire Department EMT Kevin Liang, who was killed on September 30th, while riding his motorcycle on the Kosciuszko Bridge.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the President's Tweets this morning suggesting he may attempt to withdraw federal assistance from Puerto Rico:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the emergency supplemental appropriations bill for disaster relief:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement today in response to the Trump Administration's recently announced immigration priorities:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement today regarding the Trump Administration's decision to scale back the Clean Power Plan: