Press Releases

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding media reports that the Senate Republican Leadership has delayed a vote on their healthcare legislation:

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that the Supreme Court is lifting portions of Trump's Muslim Ban:

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Linda McMahon would be visiting Puerto Rico next week:

Washington, DC – Legislation authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) would improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), reducing fraud and ensuring policyholders are able to obtain the claims they are owed after floods. Her bill, H.R. 2875, would make a number of necessary reforms, correcting problems in the program that became apparent after Hurricane Sandy.

Washington, DC- Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation to ease student loan debt for professionals employed in the arts.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding President Trump's violation of the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution:

Analysis Highlights Devastating Cuts to Housing, Transit, Security

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today unveiled legislation to combat the rise of synthetic marijuana. Commonly known as "K2" or "Spice", the bill comes in the wake of a surge in overdoses from the drug.