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June 21, 2013

Washington, DC – As the nation observes the 50th annual Small Business Week, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), the Ranking Democrat on the House Small Business Committee, has introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at fostering entrepreneurship and helping small firms grow and succeed.


June 14, 2013

Washington, DC – An amendment authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N) to curb hazing in the United States Armed Forces was approved today by the U.S. House of Representatives.


June 12, 2013

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following statement on the House floor regarding sexual assault in the military and the National Defense Authorization Act:


May 20, 2013

Washington, DC – In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is approving fewer than 25 percent of loan applications for New York’s small businesses, leaving many without the resources they need to rebuild.


May 8, 2013

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement marking Asian Pacific American Heritage Month:


May 8, 2013

Washington, DC– Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation, H.R. 1846 the “Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site Amendments Act,” which would expand the LES Tenement Museum’s National Park Service (NPS) designation by including its second historic site at 103 Orchard Street.


April 26, 2013

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez released the following statement regarding news that SUNY has withdrawn its proposal to close Long Island College Hospital:


April 23, 2013


Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez spoke today at a press conference where she unveiled new legislation aimed at addressing a number of housing challenges brought on by Hurricane Sandy. Following are her remarks as prepared for delivery:


March 25, 2013

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the Passover Holiday: