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September 26, 2016

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today denounced a widely circulated video on YouTube titled, “Meet the Flockers”, which encourages the robbing of Chinese Americans. The lyrics of the song specifically suggest targeting Chinese American homes for burglary, while the video shows three individuals breaking into a house and stealing valuables.


September 21, 2016

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today made the following extension of remarks in the U.S. House regarding the Voting Rights Act:

“I thank my friend for yielding and hosting this discussion.

“It’s ironic that, as a country, we consistently advocate for other countries to support democratic traditions and institutions -- and empower their citizens.


September 21, 2016

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today spoke on the House floor in opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade deal that could come before Congress by the end of the year. Video of her speech can be accessed here and below are her remarks as prepared for delivery.

Issues:Economy

September 20, 2016

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today called on Governor Cuomo to help small businesses impacted by the Chelsea explosion. Under federal law, a state’s governor can certify that businesses have suffered economic harm from a disaster, which then allows small businesses, homeowners and renters to apply for emergency loans from the U.S.


September 15, 2016

With synthetic marijuana a growing concern in New York City, Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-Brooklyn) wants Congress to move on legislation making it easier for the government to crack down on its sale.


September 15, 2016

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today led Members of the New York City Congressional delegation in unveiling a new legislative effort to combat the rise of synthetic marijuana. Her bill, the “Synthetic Drug Overdose Prevention and Education Act” (SDOPEA), would begin using federal resources to educate the public about the dangers of these substances.


September 13, 2016

(Washington, DC) - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following statement during the Financial Services Committee markup of H.R. 5983, legislation to repeal Dodd-Frank:

Issues:Economy

September 12, 2016

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation (H.R. 5981) aimed at helping traditionally hard-to-reach immigrant populations better access quality medical care. The bill, the “Mobile Medical Immigrant Health Improvement Act”, would help steer federal resources to local organizations that have a strong presence in immigrant communities.


August 31, 2016

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the President’s naming of members of the Puerto Rico Oversight Board as required under PROMESA:


August 26, 2016

A well-intentioned Obama administration move to combat segregation of the poor is a recipe for disaster in New York City, a growing chorus of critics says.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development wants to change the way it doles out housing vouchers to low-income tenants.

Issues:Housing