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Immigrants at California Detention Facility Report Respiratory Issues, Nosebleeds, Other Ailments

Says Half-Measure is Inadequate, Renews Call for Legislative Solutions

Judiciary Committee Approves Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act

Washington, DC – Led by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), three New York City lawmakers are calling on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to postpone the City's 2020 Tax Lien Sale, currently slated for September 4, 2020. New York City's Department of Finance annually sells liens of residential properties that have unpaid debts on property taxes, water bills, and other costs.

Velázquez Announces Small Business Loan Data for Chinatown

Area Businesses Secured Nearly $125 Million in COVID-19 Aid

Lawmakers Seek $915 Billion for Localities, $135 Billion for Colleges

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has led New York City House Members in writing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), calling for emergency funding for institutions of higher learning in the next phase Coronavirus relief legislation.

Washington, DC – As food insecurity increases, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced new legislation that would allow recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to use their benefits for prepared food at area restaurants, helping tamp down hunger and providing more options for those in need.

Washington, DC – Throughout the on-going pandemic, families and small businesses alike have struggled to stay afloat. Today, Representative Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced new legislation to connect community nonprofit organizations to help address the needs of families and small businesses.