Press Releases
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement marking Asian Pacific American Heritage Month:
"As Chinatown's Congressional Representative, I'm especially proud of the countless contributions Asian Americans have made to our City's cultural and economic fabric.
Washington, DC – Two Brooklyn organizations that advocate for fairer and more affordable housing in New York City are receiving additional resources from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced today.
Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), the top Democrat of the House Committee on Small Business, released a report today detailing the severe harm that the Republican "Ryan Budget" for Fiscal Year 2015 would impose on small businesses. The text of her remarks are below.
Washington, DC – Two legislative measures authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), have been approved by the House Committee on Small Business. Velázquez, the top Democrat on the Committee, said the measures would help New York entrepreneurs grow their businesses and create good paying, local jobs.
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the Chinese New Year:
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the President’s State of the Union Address:
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding reductions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that passed the U.S. House of Representatives today:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding media reports that SUNY is considering a redevelopment proposal for Long Island College Hospital:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez spoke today on the House floor in opposition to the recent budget which did not include an extension of unemployment benefits. Following are her remarks as prepared for delivery:
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) participated in a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing on “Expiring Unemployment Insurance: A Financial Cliff Facing 1.3 Million Americans.” Following are her prepared remarks: