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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) introduced a resolution calling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine. The bill’s introduction coincides with the 200-year anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine, which has been used to justify American intervention in Latin American affairs throughout the policy’s history.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) reintroduced the Education Against Hate Crimes Act. The bill will direct federal resources towards educating youth to better equip the next generation of leaders with the tools needed to confront and counteract prejudice effectively.
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led seven colleagues in penning a letter to the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) requesting an update on the status of the collection of data on the expansion of plant-based and other alternative protein meal options in schools.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) introduced the bipartisan Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act. This bill would require the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) to create a program to identify and address specific capability gaps and challenges that the U.S. territories (government entities, NGOs, and other grant recipients) experience while conducting recovery activities after a major disaster.
Washington D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led 12 members in sending a letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) raising concerns about a Puerto Rico law that is enabling tax evasion by the American wealthy, and asking the IRS to expedite a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request submitted by a coalition of Puerto Rican and U.S advocacy groups regarding the agency’s efforts to identify and address noncompliance with this law.
Washington, DC –Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) reintroduced the bicameral Climate Displaced Person’s Act, which aims to address the growing effect of climate change on human migration.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement after voting “Present” on H.Res 771 (Standing with Israel as it Defends Itself Against the Barbaric War Launched by Hamas and Other Terrorists) :
Washington D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led 12 members in sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) urging the agency to include Puerto Rico in the American Housing Survey (AHS) to help address the ongoing housing crisis on the island.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following in advance of the House of Representatives vote to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House: