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Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led a group of 33 House Democrats in pressing Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for answers after the sudden shutdown of five regional Head Start Offices. The closures come on the heels of a major agency reorganization and reduction in force that led to 10,000 layoffs on Monday.
NEW YORK–Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) sent a letter calling on city agencies to work together to develop a coordinated response to illegal street racing and large-scale car meetups in Ozone Park.
WASHINGTON- Today, Representative Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced a resolution recognizing March as Music in Our Schools Month. The measure highlights the value of music education and honors the work of music teachers across the country.
WASHINGTON- Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ):
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement after the implementation of President Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico:
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced that Denise Gutierrez Robles will be her guest to tonight's Joint Address to Congress by President Trump.
WASHINGTON— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) introduced a resolution to designate February 28, 2025, as Community Arts Education Day to highlight the vital role of the arts in education and community development.
WASHINGTON– Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) introduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Arturo Alfonso Schomburg, a pioneering historian, writer, and activist, in recognition of his groundbreaking work in preserving and celebrating the history and culture of the African diaspora.
WASHINGTON— Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led Democratic colleagues in a letter to GOP committee leaders opposing proposed changes in the upcoming Republican reconciliation package that would restrict access to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP).