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Washington D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding New York City’s decision to house asylum seekers in public school gymnasiums:
 

Velázquez Introduces Bill to Help Make Federal Funding More Accessible for Puerto Rico
 

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D (D-NY) reintroduced the Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act.

Washington D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M.

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Clarifying Law Around Insurance Marijuana, or CLAIM Act, which would prevent federal criminal prosecution of insurers and end civil liability for brokers, agents, and insurers that deal with companies in the cannabis sector.
 

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Nydia M.

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced a House resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 9, 2023, through April 15, 2023, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.

Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Grace Meng (D-NY), and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) applauded the United States Department of Agriculture’s decision to approve New York State’s plan to reimburse Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients who had their benefits stolen.