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Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following statement today on the floor of the House of Representatives:

"If Hurricane Sandy taught us anything, it is the importance of infrastructure to New York City and our nation. Right now, New Yorkers are struggling with day-to-day challenges, many of them without power. In certain parts of the metropolitan area, gasoline shortages continue presenting enormous difficulties.

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

Dear Mr. President:

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

“In the wake of an historic storm that devastated New York City with record flooding and high winds, access to emergency services is critical. I urge all New Yorkers to use this list of emergency contacts to get the assistance they need to recover and rebuild. We must also remember to look out for each other and our neighbors, especially those who are most vulnerable, in this time of crisis.”

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

“With a potentially historic storm likely to affect all of the Mid-Atlantic region next week, it is vital New Yorkers make preparations to ensure their own safety. I urge all New Yorkers to have a plan in place for a worst case scenario. Equally important, we must look out for each other and our neighbors, especially those who are vulnerable such as our seniors.”

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. Velázquez (D-NY), who requested the analysis, said the findings would bring important information to community members worried that Anhydrous Ammonia had contaminated the air following the recent fire.

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:

"Because of health care reform, women are no longer discriminated against and charged higher premiums simply due to their gender. Millions of children with preexisting conditions will no longer be denied coverage by insurance companies that put profits before people's health.

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