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October 11, 2019

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Miriam L. Cruz:


October 9, 2019

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement after the Chairman of the Federal Oversight Management Board, José Carrión, released a "Latinos for Trump" electioneering video on social media:

Issues:Puerto Rico

October 8, 2019
Newsletter

A Note to New York's Veterans

Dear Neighbor,

New York City is home to 200,000 veterans and an estimated 7,100 veterans and their family members live in our Congressional district. I believe supporting our veterans and their families requires more than lip service; it means ensuring they can access benefits they deserve.


October 8, 2019
Newsletter

What I Saw At The Border

Dear Neighbor:

This weekend, I went to the South Texas Border to bear witness to conditions of migrant detainees.


October 7, 2019

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following statement regarding the President's announcement on Syria:


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Rep. Velázquez on Reaching Out with Local 237's Greg Floyd
October 7, 2019

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October 3, 2019

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced the Public Housing Emergency Response Act, legislation to allocate $70 billion for public housing capital repairs and upgrades nationally. Under the proposal, $32 billion would flow to the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).

Issues:Housing

October 1, 2019

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Enrique Fernández Toledo:

Issues:Puerto Rico

September 27, 2019

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement in advance of Rosh Hashanah, which begins Sunday at sundown: