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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) highlighted a new report that details the hardship that will be imposed upon New York's working families under the Republican tax plan. While 80 percent of the tax benefits in the GOP plan go to the wealthiest 1 percent alone, 2.1 million hard-working New York families would be forced to pay higher taxes.
Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that the Oversight Board has appointed a Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA):
Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that the New York City Board of Elections is admitting it broke state and federal law when removing voters from voter rolls in Brooklyn last year:
Washington, D.C. — Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) sent a letter demanding that both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico provide diligent oversight of federal contracts awarded to rebuild the Island after Hurricane Maria.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the rap video "Happy Ending" by hip-hop performer "Hopsin":
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Eddie Chiu, a tireless and beloved advocate for the residents of New York City's Chinatown.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke today on the House floor regarding the emergency supplemental appropriations bill for disaster relief. Below are her remarks, as prepared for delivery:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the tragic death of New York Fire Department EMT Kevin Liang, who was killed on September 30th, while riding his motorcycle on the Kosciuszko Bridge.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the President's Tweets this morning suggesting he may attempt to withdraw federal assistance from Puerto Rico: