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Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding legislation that would terminate the Neighborhood Stabilization Program. Below are her remarks.

Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented on passage of legislation in the U.S. House to repeal the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy:

“Today’s passage of H.R. 2965, Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell Repeal Act, was a huge step forward in the civil rights fight for the GLBT community. I applaud its passage and was proud to support the legislation.”

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives today during debate on H.R. 847, the “James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.” Following are her remarks:

New York - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commended the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for designating Newtown Creek for the National Priorities List, or “Superfund” status:

“Superfund designation is an important step toward restoring Newtown Creek into a source of pride for the community. A cleaner waterway will improve the quality of life for creek side residents and expand economic opportunities for local businesses.

‘An Angel in Queens’ Helps Feed Hungry Neighbors

Washington, DC –A local Queens resident is being honored by the White House with the Presidential Citizens Medal for his work to provide food to homeless people and day laborers in Queens, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced today. For the past six years, Jorge Muñoz has used donations and money he earns as a school bus driver to feed 130 people from the back of his truck.

Washington, DC –President Barack Obama today signed into law sweeping new rules that will bring greater transparency and accountability to U.S. financial institutions. Among other changes, the new law will establish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a consumer watchdog devoted to protecting Americans from unfair and abusive financial practices. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) praised the landmark act, saying it would add needed stability to the U.S. financial system, preventing future crises in the capital markets.

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement on the violence at Puerto Rico’s capitol:

“The violent images that are being circulated through the Internet cannot bring anything but sorrow for the people injured and concern for the democratic values that the Puerto Rican society has historically cherished.

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on news that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) and the Department of Housing Development and Preservation (HPD) have reached an agreement that will ensure thousands of New York City families are able to keep their housing. The following is Velázquez’s statement: