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Washington, DC – Legislation authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) would improve the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), reducing fraud and ensuring policyholders are able to obtain the claims they are owed after floods. Her bill, H.R. 2875, would make a number of necessary reforms, correcting problems in the program that became apparent after Hurricane Sandy.
Washington, DC- Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation to ease student loan debt for professionals employed in the arts.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding President Trump's violation of the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution:
Analysis Highlights Devastating Cuts to Housing, Transit, Security
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today unveiled legislation to combat the rise of synthetic marijuana. Commonly known as "K2" or "Spice", the bill comes in the wake of a surge in overdoses from the drug.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Raúl M.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that Trump has appointed Lynne Patton to lead the Department of Housing and Development's (HUD) Region II office:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced a bill to posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl, a testament to his heroic legacy of protecting the Jewish people during the Holocaust.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding HUD Secretary Ben Carson's visit to New York City and the New York Stock Exchange:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the plebiscite held in Puerto Rico: