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February 12, 2021

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

"The Lunar New Year is a time to celebrate, pay tribute to ancestors, honor a year of hard work, and welcome in the all the possibilities a new year can bring. Our Asian and Asian American communities are integral to the soul of New York City, and I am proud to see this celebration continue to enrich our city's vibrant cultural tapestry.


January 28, 2021

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) and U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) announced today that under the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, the federal government will award the U.S.


January 28, 2021

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) and U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) announced today that under the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, the federal government will award the U.S.


January 28, 2021

U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) and U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) announced today that under the Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, the federal government will award the U.S.


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. In the CARES Act, passed in the early months of the pandemic, Congress authorized additional funding for weekly unemployment benefits, and has since extended the program through March 14, 2021. To ease the financial burden on struggling families, Velázquez's bill would make federal unemployment payments tax-free.


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:


January 19, 2021

Washington D.C. – Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (D-N.Y.-07) along with U.S.


January 15, 2021

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