Press Releases
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.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement after it was announced that Republicans were pulling their "TrumpCare" legislation from the floor:
"From the beginning, TrumpCare was a bad piece of legislation that would have ripped away healthcare from 24 million Americans, imposed an age tax on older healthcare recipients and removed many essential health services from insurance plans. The American people made clear that they opposed this bill by wide margins and I am relieved this measure was stopped in its tracks.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke today on the House floor in opposition to the Republican healthcare plan or "TrumpCare":
"Mr. Speaker, today, House Republicans are preparing to vote to rip away healthcare from 24 million Americans – 2.7 million of them in New York. In my district, 122,000 people would lose coverage – including 12,700 children.
"Those who do retain coverage will pay more for less – with deductibles and premiums skyrocketing.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Peter T. Lau:
"Peter Lau was an instrumental and beloved part of the community. Known to many as the face of the first pharmacy in Chinatown, Mr. Lau often selflessly took the opportunity to educate his community about signing up for health insurance and the importance of protecting pharmaceutical benefits.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation aimed at ensuring there are adequate staffing levels at key agencies that protect the public health. Her bill, H.R. 1561, would exempt the Centers for the Centers for Disease Control and Protection (CDC) and the National Institute of Health (NIH) from a hiring freeze instituted when President Trump signed an Executive Order in late January.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following statement regarding FBI Director Comey's testimony before the House Intelligence Committee:
"Director Comey today made it clear how many troubling, unanswered questions remain about Russia's interference in the 2016 election. We now know that the FBI is specifically looking into whether the Trump campaign or other Trump associates were communicating or collaborating with Russian officials. These are profoundly disturbing charges that go to the heart of our democracy.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding two Courts ruling against the President's revised Muslim Ban Executive Order: