Press Releases
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:
"Mr. Nunes' decision to step aside is long overdue. Unfortunately, due to his repeated inappropriate actions and coziness with the Trump Administration, the House Intelligence Committee's investigation has become a sad farce.
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. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the companion legislation in the Senate.
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.
"Hearing loss is a devastating and often debilitating condition that adversely affects too many Americans," said Congresswoman Velázquez. "I applaud the groundbreaking work conducted by researchers at Pace University and I'm confident these federal funds will go a long way in helping us better understand and treat hearing loss."
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:
"Mr. Speaker, Russia's efforts to influence our election constitute a direct assault on our democracy. These alarming events must be thoroughly investigated. In particular, we must determine if any Americans collaborated in these attacks – and are legally culpable.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-07) announced that Henry Street Settlement has been awarded funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for important local community work. The organization has received a grant of $360,000 to embark on a multi-platform project dedicated to sharing and preserving the history of Henry Street's commitment to the wellbeing of New Yorkers.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding President Trump's Executive Order rolling back climate change policies at the Environmental Protection Agency:
Measure Would Exempt Agency from January Trump Order
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation aimed at ensuring adequate staffing levels at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Her bill, H.R.1716, would exempt the agency from a Presidential Memorandum signed by President Trump in January that froze staffing levels at all federal agencies.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement in response to comments by Attorney General Sessions on "sanctuary cities":
"Attorney General Sessions' comments reflect this Administration's backward thinking on immigration. Cooperation between immigrant communities and local law enforcement makes cities safer and, by chilling that relationship, this ill-advised policy would only serve to make Americans less safe.