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Washington, DC – On the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria's landfall in Puerto Rico, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) held a press event in New York City. Below are her remarks, as prepared for delivery.

"Thank you all for coming. Let me especially thank Mayor De Blasio for joining us.

Washington, DC –According to Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), a federal program to assist homeowners facing foreclosure is not being fully utilized. In a letter to the Treasury Department, Velázquez is urging Secretary Mnuchin to tap into the "Hardest Hit Fund," and to allow Puerto Rico to apply.

In Bicameral Letter, Lawmakers Demand Apology, Call on President to Acknowledge Official Death Toll and Improve Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico

Washington, DC – Approaching the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria's landfall, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) is fighting to extend the deadline for affected homeowners and small businesses to secure a disaster loan under the Small Business Administration (SBA).

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

Says President is Gaslighting Nation After Administration's Botched Maria Response

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following in response to President Trump's latest Tweets on Puerto Rico.

New Official Fatality Count Almost 50 Times Higher than Previous Official Estimates

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement after President Trump referred to his Administration's response to Hurricane Maria as an "incredible unsung success."