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Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the release of President Trump’s budget today:
“Donald Trump campaigned on promises of standing for working people. This budget makes a mockery of those claims and makes clear where the Administration’s real priorities lie.
Washington, DC –Democratic Members of the New York City Congressional delegation are calling on the Trump Administration to spare the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) from significant cuts in President Trump’s budget.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding Rep. Steve King’s Twitter post that, “we can’t restore our civilization with somebody else’s babies”:
Washington, DC – Congressional Committees moved Thursday to close a decades-old loophole that critics say has caused significant financial losses for many Puerto Rican investors and retirees. The House Financial Services Committee and the Senate Banking Committee approved the “U.S.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has authored legislation that would stop state and local law enforcement from being deputized by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to pursue undocumented immigrants.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has authored legislation to improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a government initiative that allows property owners to purchase insurance for protection against damage from floods.
Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez made the following statement today on the House floor regarding "A Day Without A Woman":
Congresswoman Velázquez’s Grants Newsletter contains timely information on grants and most importantly showcases some key grant resources for constituents seeking financial assistance.
For the Congresswoman's most recent Grants Newsletter, click here.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding the release of Republicans’ plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and take healthcare from millions of Americans:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Bienvenido Antonio Reina:
