Press Releases
Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement after being appointed Co-Chair to Governor Cuomo's Empire State Relief & Recovery Effort for Puerto Rico:
"I commend Governor Cuomo for the actions he's taking. On Friday we traveled to Puerto Rico together to assess firsthand the damage from Maria and deliver supplies, personnel and assistance. The launch of this latest effort is another important step that demonstrates New York's commitment to helping our Puerto Rican brothers and sisters in their time of need.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement in honor of Rosh Hashanah:
"As Jewish families in New York City and around the world gather over the coming days, may they find joy and celebration while observing the New Year. Rosh Hashanah is a time for introspection and new beginnings. It is also a time for us, as New Yorkers, to reflect on the invaluable contributions that our Jewish neighbors and community have made to our City and our nation.
"To all my friends and neighbors, let me say ‘Shana Tova.'"
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement today regarding Graham-Cassidy, the latest Republican effort in the U.S. Senate to roll back the Affordable Care Act, implement ‘Trumpcare' and deprive more than 30 million Americans of healthcare:
Washington, D.C.—Today, bipartisan Members of Congress, including Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Tom MacArthur (R-NJ), Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) and Sean Duffy (R-WI), wrote to the Chairman of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, requesting details of the Board's energy reform plan for the Island following the devastation of Hurricane Irma.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement today recognizing the start of this year's Hispanic Heritage Month:
"Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the history, culture and achievements of our Latino communities. From starting millions of small businesses, to protecting our freedoms by bravely serving in our Armed Forces, Hispanic Americans touch, shape and contribute to every segment of American life.
Measure Introduced Following Irma
Washington, DC – After airline ticket fares skyrocketed before and following Hurricane Irma, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation to cap airfares when a disaster has been declared. Under Velázquez's bill, the "AirFAIR Act", when a state, territory or U.S. possession makes a disaster declaration, airlines would be prohibited from making price hikes exceeding 30%. Furthermore, the Department of Transportation would have authority to further reduce the maximum allowed price increase during catastrophes.
Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed an amendment authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) to increase funding for investment in public housing infrastructure. Her amendment, which was added to the "omnibus spending bill", would add $2 million to the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Public Housing Capital Fund.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the anniversary of 9/11:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) will host a "DACA Know Your Rights Town Hall" in Brooklyn on Sunday. The purpose of this gathering is to connect the community with policy and legal experts to discuss the changes to the program, and the DACA RENEWAL process.
WHO: Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY)
Local Immigration Experts
WHAT: DACA Know Your Rights Town Hall
WHEN: Sunday, September 10th at 2 p.m.