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Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Lower East Side community leader Michael Steel:

Washington, DC – After a significant portion of Chinatown's business district was arbitrarily excluded from critical assistance due to their zip code, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has addressed a letter to Commissioner Jonnel Doris of the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) asking the Department to qualifying the area's businesses for loans.

Washington, DC –Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement following the attacks and riots at the U.S. Capitol today:

Amid Pandemic, Proposes Bold Federal Investment to Repair Damaged Housing

Washington, DC – To open the first legislative week of the 117^th Congress, Rep. Nydia M.

Washington,DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement on the House passage of the Omnibus and Coronavirus Relief bill.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement following the passing of Roberto Napoleon, who served as the Lower East Side's Baruch Houses Resident Association president of over 50 years:

Velázquez Announces over $16 Million in Grants for Local Health and Education Programs