Press Releases
Washington, DC – On the first day of the 115th Congress, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation aimed at addressing problems in the Section 8 housing program. The bill, the "Landlord Accountability Act", aims to protect tenants, particularly those in the Section 8 program, from unscrupulous behaviors by landlords.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passage of a U.N. Security Council Resolution condemning Israeli settlement activity. The United States abstained from voting on the Resolution.
"Passage of this resolution will not bring us closer to peace, but rather create greater division within this troubled region. The United States' abstention from this vote is particularly disappointing and sends the wrong signal to Israel and the world. The United States must - and will -remain a steadfast ally of Israel.
Washington, DC – On Tuesday, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) wrote Attorney General Loretta Lynch, asking that, before leaving office, the Attorney General appoint a Special Counsel to investigate the role cyberattacks played in the 2016 election.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the release of the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico’s report:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Brendan Dugan:
“Like many New Yorkers, I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Brendan Dugan, a strong champion for expanding educational opportunity. As the President of St. Francis College, he strived tirelessly to help more working families secure an affordable, quality education.
Washington, DC – With the snow season upon us, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today wrote the New York Department of Sanitation (DSNY) calling for better snow cleanup in Woodhaven, Ozone Park and Ridgewood.
Her letter calls for stronger coordination between DSNY, the Office of Emergency Management, the Department of Transportation and other city agencies to ensure more timely snow removal in neighborhoods that have previously seen significant delays.
The text of the letter is below.
Washington, DC – Today Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) called for Congressional hearings into whether President-elect Trump’s financial interests pose potential conflicts of interest once he takes office.
In a letter to Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Velázquez said that the Committee should convene hearings in the new Congress before the President-elect is inaugurated.
The full text of the letter is below.
December 16, 2016
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding funding in the Continuing Resolution for security costs at Trump Tower:
“It’s shameful Congressional Republicans would saddle New York City taxpayers with the bulk of the cost for securing the President-Elect and the First Family at Trump Tower. The Presidency is a federal office and New Yorkers should not be forced to bear these costs alone.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding passage of H.R. 6427, legislation that would extend to investors and retirees in Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories the same protections afforded to those on the U.S. mainland:
“For too long, investors in Puerto Rico have not been granted the protections they deserve, due to an archaic loophole in the law. The legislation approved today would ensure basic investment law safeguards apply in Puerto Rico and throughout the U.S. territories.
Washington, DC –Six Members of the New York City delegation today wrote to Governor Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) and Mayor Bill De Blasio (D-NY) asking the State and City refuse to pay for enhanced security at Trump Tower once President-Elect Trump is inaugurated.
In their letter, which was authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), the lawmakers argue that if the First Family chooses to maintain two full time residences, then the President-Elect should pay for security costs.