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February 18, 2021

Lawmakers Say Executive Branch Ought to Use its Authority to Grant TPS Protections to Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador


February 17, 2021


Congresswoman is Joined by Reps. Ocasio-Cortez, Grijalva, Soto, and R. Torres

Issues:Puerto Rico

February 12, 2021

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.) issued the following statement recognizing the start of the New Lunar Year:


January 22, 2021

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.


January 21, 2021

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.


January 21, 2021

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).


January 19, 2021

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: