Press Releases

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) sent the following letter to President Obama today calling for quick and comprehensive assistance to all residents and businesses impacted by Sandy:

November 1, 2012

The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington, DC 20500

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding Hurricane Sandy:

Washington, DC – A new report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that a fire at a Cypress Hills food processing facility did not release dangerous toxins into the air. Rep. Nydia M.

Washington, DC – Three community organizations that serve New York City veterans are receiving federal funding, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced today. Nearly $2.5 million in federal grants will flow from the Department of Veterans Affairs to organizations that assist veterans and their families with housing options.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding legislation she opposed in the House that would have repealed the Affordable Care Act:

Washington, DC- Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on the Affordable Care Act:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's ruling on Arizona's immigration law: