Press Releases
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that a Special Counsel has appointed by Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein:
"I am pleased the Deputy Attorney General appointed a Special Counsel, something I have been calling for since December. Mr. Mueller is well suited for this role and brings the necessary impartiality and commitment to upholding the law.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Reverend Thomas Vose Daily, Bishop Emeritus of Brooklyn:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the fire at Beth Hamedrash Hagodol Synagogue:
"This sacred place of worship was an important part of our community's and neighborhood's local history. Its loss is a saddening turn of events for all New Yorkers and residents of the Lower East Side.
Washington, DC – At a roundtable discussion in Brooklyn Friday, Rep. Nydia M Velazquez (D-NY) heard from Asian American community representatives on their local and national policy priorities.
"Asian Americans are a critical component of the economic success of New York City and the vibrancy and diversity of our city," Velázquez noted. "I am proud that I represent so many New Yorkers of Asian descent."
Washington, DC – Reps. Nydia M Velazquez (D-NY) and José E. Serrano (D-NY) today wrote the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico urging caution that austerity measures not be taken too far. The text of the letter is below and a .pdf is online here.
May 11, 2017
Mr. José B. Carrión
Chairman
Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico
P.O. Box 192018
San Juan, PR 00919-2018
Dear Chairman Carrión:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding FBI Director Comey's termination:
"In December, I wrote outgoing Attorney General Lynch to ask that a Special Counsel be appointed to investigate Russia's meddling in our election. The American people need confidence that a fair, thorough investigation is being conducted. Unfortunately today's turn of events casts great doubt on the effectiveness of the FBI probe.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding today's vote on Trump Care:
"Today, House Republicans bowed to pressure from their extremist political base and the Trump White House. Rather than looking out for the people who sent them to Congress, they voted to kick 24 million Americans off their health insurance.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month:
"During Jewish American Heritage Month, we come together to honor the numerous ways the Jewish people have contributed to the success of our nation. Settling throughout America's small towns and major cities, Jewish Americans make up a vital part of communities across the country.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement after the PROMESA Oversight Board voted for Puerto Rico to enter Title III:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement today regarding expiration of the stay preventing creditors from suing Puerto Rico:
"When Congress passed PROMESA, we gave Puerto Rico the tools to begin reversing its downward economic trend. The power to comprehensively restructure 100 percent of its debt is the reason why I voted ‘yes' on this bill last year. Inconceivably, today, May 2, 2017, the island is on the same path as it was prior to the enactment of the law. This is unconscionable.