Press Releases
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke today on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 10, the Financial "Wrong Choice Act" which would gut consumer protections created under the Dodd-Frank Act.
"Mr. Chairman, my colleagues seem to suffer from a case of policymaking amnesia. I was here in 2008 as our nation stood on the edge of financial ruin. I will never forget those dark days.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that Andrew Olmem has been granted a waiver by the White House to work on issues affecting Puerto Rico's financial crisis. Previously, while in the private sector, Olmem lobbied on behalf of hedge fund clients that held Puerto Rican debt.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding 2017 Pride Month:
"Throughout decades of struggle and oppression, LGBT leaders have overcome enormous barriers to pave the way for groundbreaking victories for equality. As we mark the beginning of Pride Month, it is our collective duty to ensure that our society treats every human being with respect, equality and dignity.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding reports that President Trump has decided to withdraw from the Paris Climate Accord:
"President Trump's decision is immoral and places our entire planet's future in jeopardy. The United States cannot afford to abdicate our leadership role in tackling the challenge of climate change and a withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord would do exactly that.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding reports that three supervisors at Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) have been charged with sexual assault:
Washington, DC – The top Democrats of the House and Senate Small Business Committees are opposing cuts to the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund contained in the President's Fiscal Year 2018 budget.
In a letter sent today to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and Budget Director Mulvaney, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) argued that the Fund helps channel capital to entrepreneurs operating in traditionally underserved communities.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding President Trump's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget:
"In sum, this budget constitutes a mean spirited, unconscionable attack on working families, seniors and children.
"To shift generous tax breaks to millionaires, billionaires and large corporations, the President would slash programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Meals on Wheels and Social Security Disability Insurance benefits.
Washington, DC –A new grant for NYU Lutheran Medical Center will greatly enhance access to oral health care for HIV patients at Sunset Park Health Council, Inc., Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced today. A community health center, the facility is located within Velázquez's Brooklyn district.
"Community Health Centers provide care to our city's most vulnerable populations," said Velázquez. "In neighborhoods where individuals often face a lack of health care services, these centers can be the difference between receiving quality care and none at all."
Washington, DC- In the wake of disturbing results of high lead levels in New York City public schools, Democratic members sent a letter today to Education Chancellor Carmen Fariña urging additional steps to address the contamination.
Washington DC- The top Democrat on the House Small Business Committee, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), today unveiled an array of legislative proposals aimed at igniting small business growth and entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico. The economically beleaguered island has suffered from soaring unemployment, spiraling government debt and elevated poverty rates over the last decade. Velázquez, the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress, said the legislation would advance entrepreneurship in Puerto Rico on a number of fronts, helping create greater opportunity on the island.