Press Releases

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of former Bronx Congressman Robert Garcia:

"I was profoundly saddened to hear of the passing of my friend, Congressman Garcia. A steadfast public servant, Bobby served the people of the Bronx tirelessly in the New York State Assembly, the New York State Senate and the U.S. House.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez released the following statement regarding President Trump's Executive actions related to immigration signed today:

"These actions make for abysmal immigration policy and are an affront not only to our immigrant communities, but also to all Americans.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that President Obama pardoning Oscar Lopez:

"I thank President Obama for taking this step, an act of magnanimous grace. I also want to thank all the activists, elected officials and ordinary Puerto Ricans who labored tirelessly to secure Oscar's freedom.

Washington, DC – Democratic lawmakers today wrote to President Obama asking that, in his final days in office, he grant a pardon to Legal Permanent Residents who are at risk of deportation due to minor criminal offenses.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that the Department of Justice has filed a motion claiming the New York Board of Elections violated the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 when it removed Brooklyn voters from the rolls this past April:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke today on the House floor in opposition to Republican plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Her remarks as prepared for delivery are below and video can be found online here.

"Mr. Speaker, House Republicans are playing politics with millions of Americans' healthcare. In fact, if Republicans go forward with their plan to chaotically dismantle the Affordable Care Act, 30 million Americans will lose health insurance.

Washington, DC – With student loan debt spiraling nationwide, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has authored legislation to help recent college graduates who are launching their own businesses to afford student loan repayment. The bill, H.R. 201, would empower more young people to go into business for themselves upon completing their education without being constrained by debts incurred when securing a college or graduate degree.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the terror attack Saturday in Jerusalem:

"My heart breaks at these unconscionable attacks in Israel, which took four lives and injured many others. This violence is unacceptable and we must all condemn it in the strongest possible terms. Like many New Yorkers, I stand in solidarity with the people of Israel during this painful time. I pray for peace and healing."