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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.

Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding Industry City:

"It's come to my attention that several City Council Members who do not represent the Sunset Park community, or even the same borough, have seen fit to advocate on behalf of the Industry City rezoning application. It would be extraordinarily shortsighted for City Council Speaker Johnson and other members of the Council to pay these misguided views undue heed.

Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) wrote a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), requesting an investigation into the continued use of racist, xenophobic, and homophobic remarks on a regularly aired Puerto Rican television show. In an episode aired last week on "La Comay," the program's titular character directed xenophobic remarks towards Senator Eduardo Bhatia, and his wife Isabel Fernandez, suggesting the Senator was unfit to govern purely based on the couple's countries of origin.

Washington, DC – The House has approved two amendments authored by Representative Velázquez aimed at preventing interference in scientific research conducted by federal agencies.

Measure Would Extend Disclosure, Transparency Requirements to Many Commercial Loans

As Schools Explore Reopening Options, Bill Would Ensure Student Meal Access

Washington, DC –If Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has her way, schools may become fertile ground for learning about the environment and sustainability. The New York Representative has authored a bill allocating federal resources for the adoption of green roofs at public elementary and secondary schools, known as the Public School Green Rooftop Program. The bill has the potential to open up a world of environmental and educational benefits for students and the broader community.