Press Releases
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the President's State of the Union Address:
"The President challenged us tonight to answer a basic question: as our economy strengthens, should the benefits of this growth reach all Americans or flow only to the most affluent, well off and powerful?
Washington, DC –Forty Sunset Park apartment buildings, constituting 360 units of affordable housing have opted to stay in a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program, maintaining affordable housing options for current and future tenants in the neighborhood, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced today.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez made the following remarks regarding debate on House Republicans' Department of Homeland Security funding bill:
Washington, DC – With the start of the 114th Congress, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has authored two new pieces of legislation aimed at helping New York’s small businesses thrive and grow.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) joined colleagues today in introducing legislation to restore the rights of all legally married couples, including same-sex couples, ensuring they receive all benefits of marriage under federal law. The bill, the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA), would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, a discriminatory law Congress passed in 1996.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) joined colleagues today in introducing legislation to restore the rights of all legally married couples, including same-sex couples, ensuring they receive all benefits of marriage under federal law. The bill, the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA), would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, a discriminatory law Congress passed in 1996.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the regarding the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the announcement today that the President is charting a new course in U.S.-Cuba relations:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the beginning of Hanukkah:
"As the sun goes down tonight and Hanukkah begins, I wish all my neighbors joy and smiles during this year’s festival of lights.”
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Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez that would help women-owned businesses secure federal contracts. The “Women's Procurement Program Equalization Act” passed the House as part of the Fiscal Year 2015 Defense Authorization bill on Thursday.