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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. José E. Serrano (D-NY) released the following statement announcing that they would vote no on the latest round of additional funding for hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Florida and Texas:
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement after reports of heating and hot water outages at the Lower East Side Housing Development, LaGuardia Houses.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement today regarding the recently released disaster supplemental bill:
Underscores Devastation Bill will inflict on Hardworking Americans, Puerto Rico
Washington, DC –This morning, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke on the House floor in opposition to HR 1, the GOP Tax Scam. Following are her remarks as prepared for delivery.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on news that the government of Puerto Rico will review and recount the number of people who died as a result of Hurricane Maria.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement today regarding the Republican Continuing Resolution bill to fund the government:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the beginning of Hanukkah:
"This evening, neighbors, families and loved ones will gather in New York and throughout all corners of the world as Hanukkah begins. During this festival of lights, I wish nothing but smiles, joy and peace."
Washington, D.C. –Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke at a press conference alongside Puerto Rican teachers and health care professionals to call on Congress to pass additional federal recovery assistance for the Island. She was also joined by representatives from the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and SEIU 32BJ.