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December 3, 2018

In Wake of Columbia Incident, Lawmakers Seek Info on How Dept. Addresses Hate Acts


November 26, 2018

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement today regarding protests taking place in San Juan this week to call for action to address gender-based violence on the Island:

Issues:Puerto Rico

November 19, 2018

Washington, DC – While Congress recently moved to help employee-owned firms utilize the Small Business Administration's (SBA) lending programs, lawmakers are raising red flags that the way the rules are being drafted could create additional barriers. Rep. Nydia M.


November 19, 2018

Say Future Aid Shouldn't be Used for Debt Repayment

Issues:Puerto Rico

November 13, 2018

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


November 13, 2018

Bill Would Award the Congressional Gold Medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl

Washington, DC –This evening, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass legislation authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) to award a Congressional gold medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl, whose heroic actions saved countless lives during the Holocaust.


October 29, 2018

Velázquez Calls for Liver Cancer Prevention, Treatment Resources

Washington, DC –As the nation observes Liver Cancer Awareness Month, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today unveiled legislation to increase federal assistance to study, prevent and treat liver cancer.


October 3, 2018

Leads 81 Members of Congress in Introducing Legislation to Expand VA Resources


September 26, 2018

Washington, DC –As the "Me Too" era draws badly needed attention to the longstanding problem of sexual misconduct, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation to combat sexual harassment related to housing.

Issues:Housing

September 25, 2018

"COUNT Act" Will Set Federal Standards for Death Counts

Passage Follows Controversy Surrounding Maria Mortality Rate in Puerto Rico

Issues:Puerto Rico