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Washington D.C.—Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has sent a letter along with seven members of Congress to EPA Administrator Michael Regan, over their concerns about the continued violations of the Coal Combustion Residuals rule (CCR) by Applied Energy Systems in Guayama, Puerto Rico (AES-PR) and urged the EPA to take action.

Washington, D.C.—As Congress continues to develop President Biden's Build Back Better Act, Rep. Nydia M.

Brooklyn, NY— Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez has submitted the following testimony for the record on Tuesday's City Council Land Use Committee Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises hearing on the Gowanus Neighborhood Rezoning Plan:

Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has released the following statement on the Biden Administration's nomination of Ambassador Mari Carmen Aponte to become U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Panama.

Washington, D.C.—In light of a New York Timesreport

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced a House resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2021, as World Contraception Day.

Washington, D.C. –Today, on the fourth anniversary of Hurricane Maria's landfall in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Representative Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced a House resolution reaffirming Congress' commitment to helping to restore the islands to their full potential.

New York, NY—Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez released the following statement on the 20^th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks: