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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on two pieces of appropriations legislation that were voted on in the House of Representatives:

"The domestic spending bill that the House approved today contained a number of Democratic priorities important to the working people of New York and to our nation overall.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented on provisions in the appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2020 that are expected to provide matching funds for Puerto Rico's Medicaid program:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez commented on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board's vote on proposed regulatory reforms to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA):

"The Community Reinvestment Act is an important regulatory bulwark that helps prevent redlining and other discrimination in the U.S. banking system. The FDIC's vote to adopt the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency's proposal which will likely limit lending, investing and the availability of financial services in low- and moderate-income and underserved communities.

Washington, DC – More than one hundred members of the U.S. House of Representatives have written the Trump Administration's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), opposing a rule change that would reverse previous nondiscrimination protections based on sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, or religion. Led by Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Angie Craig (D-MN) and Sean Patrick Maloney (D-NY) the Members of Congress called for the rule change's withdrawal, saying its approval would open the floodgates to discrimination in HHS programs.

Washington, D.C.­­ – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Danny Kronenfeld:

"I was heartbroken to hear of the passing of Danny Kronenfeld, former Executive Director of Henry Street Settlement. For three decades, Danny worked at Henry Street, infusing it with his energy and passion. During his 16 years as Executive Director, Danny turned around Henry Street's financial situation and shepherded the organization to a sounder footing.

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced that a local Sunset Park health center within New York's 7th Congressional District has received nearly $6.5 million in federal resources to boost their public health program.

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on news that National Grid will immediately resume connecting natural gas service to customers in Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island. In September, Velázquez led six of her New York City Congressional colleagues in writing to the company and calling for resumption of service.

Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced legislation that would provide free transit benefits to some of New York's most vulnerable demographics, including seniors, people with disabilities and those whose income is 300% or less of the poverty line. The "Transportation Equity Act" authorizes $1 billion each year to help public transit agencies, around the nation, provide these benefits.