Press Releases

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:

Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation that would allow an expansion of the Lower East Side (LES) Tenement Museum. Authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), H.R. 1846, the "Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site Amendments Act", would allow the museum's expansion at 103 Orchard Street, enabling the local landmark to better serve visitors.