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March 21, 2013

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) voted against House Republicans’ budget. Velázquez spoke in opposition to the budget yesterday. Her floor statement is below:


March 13, 2013

Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the election of Pope Francis:


March 4, 2013

Washington, DC – According to a report released today by Rep. Nydia M.


February 28, 2013

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) joined Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) today at a press conference regarding the impact of sequestration on women. Rep. Velázquez’s remarks focused on the impact of the sequester on women-owned small businesses. Below are the text of her remarks:


February 28, 2013

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today hailed passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The House approved the legislation after rejecting a Republican amendment that would have prevented members of the LGBT community and undocumented immigrants from receiving assistance.


February 27, 2013

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke on the floor of the House today regarding legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Velázquez criticized the House amendment to the bill for weakening the legislation and failing to protect all victims equally. Following are Velázquez's remarks:


February 12, 2013

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez released the following statement in reaction to the President’s State of the Union speech tonight:


February 8, 2013

Washington, DC – As a potentially historic storm bears down on New York City, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) urged residents to prepare:


January 31, 2013

Washington, DC – President Obama signed into law a $50 billion aid package for states impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) praised the enactment of the bill, saying the funds were necessary to facilitate New York City's recovery.


January 21, 2013

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding the President’s second term: