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January 8, 2018

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding news that the Department of Homeland Security will terminate Temporary Protected Status for El Salvador:

"This decision is another cold hearted, disgraceful step by the Trump Administration targeting hardworking immigrant families who have been here for decades, building lives, planting roots and contributing to local communities and economies.


December 21, 2017

Calls for Congressional Hearing into Alleged Malpractice of UBS in Puerto Rico


December 21, 2017

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:


December 20, 2017
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement after photos surfaced of a politically motivated sticker in a security booth at the Lower East Side's Park Row.
"This sticker is inappropriate, and it should not have been placed in the booth. I am glad the Marshal is investigating this matter, and it is crucial they review security protocols and take appropriate action.

December 19, 2017

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.

"As temperatures drop, no tenant should be forced to spend these cold winter months without basic heating services. After distressing reports of outages, my office has been in contact with residents of LaGuardia Houses, and I will continue to pressure NYCHA to immediately restore heating."


December 19, 2017

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement today regarding the recently released disaster supplemental bill:


December 19, 2017

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.


December 18, 2017

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.


December 14, 2017

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement today regarding the Republican Continuing Resolution bill to fund the government:


December 13, 2017
Lawmakers Seek Audit of Maria-Linked Fatalities
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, wrote the Government Accountability Office (GAO) demanding a review of the official death count in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. While the latest official death toll stands at 64, recent media reports have suggested the actual loss of life may be much higher, estimating 1,052 deaths can be attributed to Maria.