Press Releases
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that the President has named the Stonewall Inn a National Monument:
“The Stonewall Uprising marked an important milestone on our nation’s collective journey toward a more perfect union. It is fitting that we recognize the site of this historic event and include it among the monuments that Americans cherish and that tell our nation’s story.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's deadlocked ruling that would block President Obama's actions protecting certain immigrants from deportation:
Letter Follows Report of BK Voter Purge Impacting Latinos, 7th District Voters
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has requested that the U.S. Department of Justice provide federal election monitors for next week’s June 28th Congressional primary in New York City.
In a letter today to Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch, Velázquez noted that recent media reports have found last summer’s purge of voters in Brooklyn disproportionately affected Latino voters and voters in New York’s 7th District, which Velázquez represents.
Bill Would Close Decades-Old Loophole Allowing Conflict of Interest
Washington, DC – The House Committee on Financial Services today approved legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) to close a decades-old loophole that has caused significant financial losses for many Puerto Rican investors and retirees. Velázquez’s bill, H.R.5322, would extend to investment companies operating in Puerto Rico and all the U.S. territories the same protections as those afforded to investors residing on the U.S. mainland.
Rejects Eminent Domain; Calls for Protection of Jobs in Tank Siting Process
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the recent agreement for tank placement as part of the cleanup of the Gowanus Canal:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the shooting that took place in Orlando:
"The attack in Orlando is an affront to our nation's values of tolerance, inclusiveness and love for one another. We stand together in solidarity with Orlando in condemning this monstrous act and making abundantly clear that we will not let hate win. At times like this, we must come together and care for one another. We are one with Orlando."
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding H.R. 5278:
When I was fortunate enough to be elected by my community to the U.S. Congress, I was not naïve. I understood that there would be tough votes. PROMESA is one of those votes – perhaps the most challenging of my career – and, for me, this is deeply personal. I was born in Yabucoa as the proud daughter of a sugar cane worker who fought for worker's right his entire life.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the recent shooting in Tel Aviv:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) was joined today by New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman in introducing new legislation aimed at addressing problems in the Section 8 housing program. Flanked by New York City tenants, housing advocacy groups and other elected officials, Velázquez announced the “Landlord Accountability Act”, a measure to protect tenants, particularly those in the Section 8 program, from unscrupulous behaviors by landlords.
Washington, DC – Three New York City Members of Congress today held a town hall focusing on the need for Congress to pass legislation reinstating portions of the Voting Rights Act. That landmark law was significantly weakened in 2013 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Shelby County v. Holder that portions of it were out of date, removing important protections for minority and other voters.