Press Releases
Washington, DC – The House Committee on Natural Resources today approved legislation to allow an expansion of the Lower East Side (LES) Tenement Museum. Authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), H.R.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke on the House floor today in opposition to H.R. 3102, Republican legislation that would cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Following are her remarks:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the twelve year anniversary of 9/11:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding Syria:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following remarks during debate on Republican legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act:
Washington, DC –Flanked by environmental leaders and other community groups, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today announced new legislation to revitalize New York's waterfronts and bring American ports into the 21st century.
Washington, DC – On TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2013, at 11 A.M. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez will join with local civic leaders and community groups in announcing a new legislative initiative to strengthen and improve New York’s waterfronts.
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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding a Congressional Hispanic Caucus meeting with the President at the White House:
Washington, DC – The Chinatown Head Start program of New York is receiving $940,000 from the federal government to continue their outreach and service to area families. The funding was announced today by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and is being made available as a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s rulings today on the Defense of Marriage Act and Proposition 8: