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Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement on the passing of Elisa Torres:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke today on the House floor in support of the Heroes Act, H.R. 6800. Following are her remarks as prepared for delivery:
New York, NY – Today, U.S. Reps. Nydia M. Velázquez; Yvette D. Clarke; Carolyn Maloney; Grace Meng; José E.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding legislation in Puerto Rico that would alter the Island’s Civil Code, which passed the legislature Thursday:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) is pressing the U.S.
“Hotspot” Funding Targeted to Woodhull, Wyckoff Heights Facilities
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Peter King (R-NY) have written the Leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives calling for greater emergency funding for higher education institutions in Congress’ next COVID-19 package.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation that would make the $600 weekly benefit provided in the “CARES Act” tax free.
Congress has taken a number of steps to help small businesses weather the economic hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.