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Washington, DC – Democratic lawmakers today wrote to President Obama asking that, in his final days in office, he grant a pardon to Legal Permanent Residents who are at risk of deportation due to minor criminal offenses.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that the Department of Justice has filed a motion claiming the New York Board of Elections violated the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 when it removed Brooklyn voters from the rolls this past April:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke today on the House floor in opposition to Republican plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Her remarks as prepared for delivery are below and video can be found online here.

Washington, DC – With student loan debt spiraling nationwide, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has authored legislation to help recent college graduates who are launching their own businesses to afford student loan repayment. The bill, H.R.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the terror attack Saturday in Jerusalem:

New York, NY –Members of New York City's Congressional delegation, New York healthcare providers, advocacy groups and others will rally Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m. in Brooklyn to oppose Republican efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and inflict deep cuts on Medicare.

Washington, DC – On the first day of the 115th Congress, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation aimed at addressing problems in the Section 8 housing program. The bill, the "Landlord Accountability Act", aims to protect tenants, particularly those in the Section 8 program, from unscrupulous behaviors by landlords.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passage of a U.N. Security Council Resolution condemning Israeli settlement activity. The United States abstained from voting on the Resolution.