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New York, New York – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced today that five organizations in New York's 7^th District will receive $10.8 million in State and Nationalfunding.

New York, NY—Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has issued the following statement in response to the tragic shooting of Daniel Enriquez on a Q train in Lower Manhattan.

"On Sunday, another life was taken too early because of senseless gun violence in our community. My heart goes out to the family, friends, and members of our community who adored Mr. Enriquez. I join the entire Park Slope community in mourning this tragic loss.

Queens, N.Y.—Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has issued the following statement in response to the tragic shooting of Anna Torres in Ozone Park, Queens.

"Yet another life has been stolen due to senseless gun violence in our communities. My heart is broken for the family, friends, and neighbors who cherished Ms. Torres. I join the entire Ozone Park community in mourning this tragic loss.

Washington, D.C.— Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has released the following statement in response to today's Supreme Court ruling on United States v. Vaello Madero:

Washington D.C. – Today, Rep. Nydia Velazquez announced that New York will receive $257,806,980 in funding under the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide New Yorkers with more transportation options, ease congestion in local communities and reduce carbon pollution across the state.

Velázquez, Leaders of Democratic Women's Caucus and House Pro-Choice Caucus Denounce Anti-Choice Legislation in Puerto Rico Senate

Velázquez Introduces Legislation to Expand Section 1071 to Non-Bank Lenders

Washington, DC– Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has announced the Expand Education Deduction for Teachers Act, which is a bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the Educator Expense Deduction to $2,000 and allow early childhood educators to take advantage of the tax benefit.