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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).

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

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

"I am excited to wish Jewish families throughout New York's 7th Congressional District a healthy and happy Rosh Hashanah. As we prepare for great ventures in the New Year, I encourage New Yorkers to reflect on how our Jewish neighbors have shaped New York's culture and contributed so much to our country – serving as lawyers, doctors, first responders, military members, teachers, and community organizers.

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation, the Mobile Health Clinics Act of 2019, to allocate $15 million per year to health care services for underserved areas and populations.

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today led seven Members of the New York City Congressional delegation to the Chief Executive of National Grid, demanding that the company provide a plan as to how it will restore service for 2,600 customers who are being denied gas.

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on the newly released Department of Justice Office of Inspector General report on Metropolitan Detention Center, which is in the Congresswoman's district. Velázquez and Judiciary Chairman Nadler requested the report in February after there were significant heat and electrical outages at the facility.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement today:

"The facts suggest the President sought to enlist a foreign leader to assist his reelection campaign. If true, this is a violation of the President's oath to defend the constitution and protect our national security. Moreover, the Administration is violating the law by refusing to provide Congress the full whistleblower complaint.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has written the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture calling for a comprehensive study on the state of food insecurity in Puerto Rico. The request follows the two-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria's landfall where failed disaster relief resulted in a humanitarian crisis and, according to some estimates, the loss of 3,000 residents' lives.