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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced the Hurricane Eta Relief Act of 2020, to grant Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to countries impacted by the devastation of Hurricanes Eta and Iota includingNicaragua, Honduras, and Guatemala.Both Hurricanes Eta and Iota hit these countries, with their destructive force inducing devastating floods and landslides.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced a bill, entitled The National Sea Level Risk Analysis Act (H.R. 8750) to help coastal communities address present and future flooding risks and develop innovative and science-based solutions to combat the climate crisis.
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New York, NY – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) have sent a letter to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in support of Empire Wind's Port Infrastructure Improvement Plan to build what would become the nation's first offshore wind production hub at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Washington, DC –As New Yorkers prepare to spend more time indoors this winter, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have sent a letter to the head of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) on the authority's plans to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in public housing.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement on the passing of Judge Juan R. Torruella of the U.S. First Circuit Court of Appeals:
"Today, we lost a giant of our legal system, a trailblazer, a native son of San Juan, and a fierce defender of Puerto Rico. Judge Torruella has made Puerto Ricans living on the Island and on the Mainland proud through a distinguished career as the first Puerto Rican judge to serve on the U.S. First Circuit.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has sent a letter to the United States Postal Inspection Service's (USPIS) Chief Postal Inspector regarding an arrest this morning in Sunset Park. The incident has raised questions over the handling of the arrest including the level of force pursued and the heavy police presence in the immediate area.
BROOKLYN, NY – Today, Representatives Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) and Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07) each introduced legislation to honor Kenneth P. Thompson, who served as the District Attorney of Kings County, New York, from 2014 until his passing four years ago on October 9, 2016. The legislation would allow judges to expunge the records of more low-level drug offenders to provide a second chance to individuals and provide juvenal offenders the resources they need to reenter society successfully.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), released the following statement in response to President Trump's announcement of the appointment of Justin Peterson to serve on the Financial Management and Oversight Board of Puerto Rico:
"Once again, the President is using his powers to undermine the interests of the people of Puerto Rico. Just weeks before the election, Trump has made an appointment that could impact the lives of Puerto Ricans for decades.
Washington, D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Chairwoman of the House Small Business Committee, released data showing that small businesses in NY-7 have received over $1.6 billion in federal aid since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis. District businesses obtained funding through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. Congress established both programs under the CARES Act to give small businesses the necessary capital to pay salaries and avoid closure.