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Lawmakers Say Executive Branch Ought to Use its Authority to Grant TPS Protections to Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador
Congresswoman is Joined by Reps. Ocasio-Cortez, Grijalva, Soto, and R. Torres
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) issued the following statement recognizing the start of the New Lunar Year:
U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) and U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr.
U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) and U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr.
U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) and U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Washington, DC – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to ravage the economy, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation that would exempt Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC) benefits from counting as taxable income.
Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Andres Rodriguez II:
"I am deeply saddened by the recent passing of Andres Rodriguez II (Andy). He was a dear friend, entrepreneur, veteran, community leader, and loving dad.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has re-introduced the Hear our Heroes Act, which would provide crucial health benefits for veterans injured while serving in the armed forces. Specifically, the legislation would help veterans suffering from tinnitus or hearing loss to obtain medical care through the Veterans Administration (VA).
Washington, D.C.— Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), who is recovering at home from COVID-19, submitted the following remarks for the record during the House debate of her legislation, the Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act of 2021: