Press Releases
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the military strike in Syria:
"The use of chemical weapons in Syria must be condemned in the strongest terms. There is no moral or legal justification for those atrocities.
Measure Would Expand Capital Options for Growing Firms
Washington, DC- Today, seventy-four Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) urging immediate action to prevent the nearly 1 million residents of Puerto Rico who rely on Medicaid from losing their coverage.
Washington, DC - With tensions escalating between immigrant communities and federal immigration enforcement agencies, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced a bill to prohibit immigration officers from wearing any clothing bearing the word "police". This bill would apply to entities like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP).
Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on news that Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA), the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, has recused himself from the Committee's investigation of Russia's involvement in the 2016 election:
Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Nydia Velázquez are hosting a joint town hall to discuss the latest federal policies affecting New York City, hear from a panel policy experts and take your questions.
The Representatives will joined by:
Meeting Comes Amid Rise in Hate Crimes and Vandalism
New York, NY –Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez along with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a workshop Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. to empower communities and nonprofits to understand the resources available to them through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).
Washington, DC — Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today marked Equal Pay Day by cosponsoring the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and guarantee that women can challenge pay discrimination and hold employers accountable. Velázquez joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) in cosponsoring the legislation in the House of Representatives.
Washington, DC –Researchers at Pace University have been awarded a $378,520 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that will allow them to shed light on the primary causes of hearing loss and deafness.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke on the House floor regarding the pressing need for an independent Special Counsel to investigate Russia's intervention in the election: