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Washington, DC- Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation to ease student loan debt for professionals employed in the arts. The American Arts Revival Act extends federal public service loan forgiveness to cultural workers, museum professionals, artistic professionals and certain arts and humanities professors—all of whom provide services for seniors, children or adolescents.
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:
"The American people deserve to know that the President is serving in their interest. With his ties to Russia and pandering to Saudi Arabia, I have serious concerns that President Trump's undisclosed business interests might be influencing policy.
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. The "Synthetic Drug Prevention, Treatment, and Education Act" deploys federal resources to educate the public on the dangers of these substances and focuses on at-risk populations.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and Raúl M. Grijalva (D-AZ) today wrote to the Financial Oversight and Management Board of Puerto Rico, arguing that the Board should not certify the current Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority's (PREPA) Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA), which the lawmakers say would benefit wealthy creditors at the expense of the Island's residents.
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.
"At a time when the stakes could not have been higher, Rabbi Weissmandl took brave risks, ultimately saving lives," said Rep. Velázquez. "It is with the utmost respect that I've introduced a bill to award him with a Congressional gold medal—the highest civilian award in the United States."
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:
"Rather than visiting Wall Street, I would hope Secretary Carson would spend all his time in New York City gathering a deeper understanding of the perennial housing challenges facing New Yorkers.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the plebiscite held in Puerto Rico:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke today on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 10, the Financial "Wrong Choice Act" which would gut consumer protections created under the Dodd-Frank Act.
"Mr. Chairman, my colleagues seem to suffer from a case of policymaking amnesia. I was here in 2008 as our nation stood on the edge of financial ruin. I will never forget those dark days.