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January 17, 2019

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) today wrote the U.S.

Issues:Puerto Rico

January 16, 2019

Washington, DC – The House of Representatives has approved two proposals authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) aimed at assisting Puerto Rico, as the troubled island continues recovering from economic hardship and historically catastrophic hurricanes. The amendments were approved as part of H.R.


January 10, 2019

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) responded today to media reports that Trump Administration officials are discussing taking funds from disaster recovery to pay for a border wall:

Issues:Puerto Rico

January 7, 2019

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) marked the first day of the 116th Congress by introducing a range of bills meant to benefit New York's working families, students, entrepreneurs, seniors and others.


January 3, 2019

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez released the following statement regarding the Democratic Rules package considered today in the House:


December 20, 2018

Washington, DC- Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced the "Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act," legislation that extends to firms working on Puerto Rico's debt restructuring the same disclosure requirements that apply to companies involved in other bankruptcies.

Issues:Puerto Rico

December 19, 2018

Washington, D.C. – Today, two members of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced legislation aimed at ending a predatory commercial lending practice that, according to media reports, has ballooned in recent years. Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Dr.


December 10, 2018
Newsletter

In this issue:

A Note from Rep. Velázquez
Standing with Immigrant Communities
Taking Steps to Combat Sexual Misconduct
Making Puerto Rico Whole


December 6, 2018

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on protests and campaigns at both Harvard and Yale regarding the institutions' relationships with hedge funds that have invested in Puerto Rico's debt:

Issues:Puerto Rico

December 4, 2018

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

"As friends, neighbors and entire communities gather in New York City and throughout the world for Hanukkah, I wish nothing but smiles, joy and peace. May this festival of lights bring celebrations rich with cherished rituals and loved ones. Chag Sameach!"