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July 12, 2023

Washington, D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) introduced the bipartisan Agricultural Representation for the United States Territories Act, which provides representation to the agricultural interests of the five U.S.

Issues:Puerto Rico

June 29, 2023

Washington D.C.— Today, Representative Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) and Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) introduced a bicameral resolution calling for a sustainable, economically viable, and fair debt restructuring plan for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA).
 

Issues:Puerto Rico

June 21, 2023

Washington, D.C. Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) reintroduced the Public School Green Rooftop Program Act which would allocate federal resources towards implementing green roofs at public elementary and secondary schools.


June 15, 2023

Washington, D.C. –Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez, the Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee, and Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) introduced the bicameral Small Business Financing Disclosure Act.


May 17, 2023

Washington D.C.— Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding New York City’s decision to house asylum seekers in public school gymnasiums:
 


May 16, 2023

Velázquez Introduces Bill to Help Make Federal Funding More Accessible for Puerto Rico
 

Issues:Puerto Rico

May 11, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D (D-NY) reintroduced the Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act.


April 27, 2023

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Clarifying Law Around Insurance Marijuana, or CLAIM Act, which would prevent federal criminal prosecution of insurers and end civil liability for brokers, agents, and insurers that deal with companies in the cannabis sector.