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Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Reverend Thomas Vose Daily, Bishop Emeritus of Brooklyn:

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the fire at Beth Hamedrash Hagodol Synagogue:

"This sacred place of worship was an important part of our community's and neighborhood's local history. Its loss is a saddening turn of events for all New Yorkers and residents of the Lower East Side.

Washington, DC – At a roundtable discussion in Brooklyn Friday, Rep. Nydia M Velazquez (D-NY) heard from Asian American community representatives on their local and national policy priorities.

Washington, DC – Reps. Nydia M Velazquez (D-NY) and José E. Serrano (D-NY) today wrote the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico urging caution that austerity measures not be taken too far. The text of the letter is below and a .pdf is online here.

May 11, 2017

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M Velazquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding FBI Director Comey's termination:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding today's vote on Trump Care:

"Today, House Republicans bowed to pressure from their extremist political base and the Trump White House. Rather than looking out for the people who sent them to Congress, they voted to kick 24 million Americans off their health insurance.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement in honor of Jewish American Heritage Month: