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Measure Would Expand Capital Options for Growing Firms

Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) that would help funnel investment capital to fast growing startups. As the Ranking Democrat on the House Small Business Committee and a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, Velázquez has long made entrepreneurs' access to capital a priority.

Washington, DC- Today, seventy-four Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) urging immediate action to prevent the nearly 1 million residents of Puerto Rico who rely on Medicaid from losing their coverage.

Puerto Rico's Medicaid program receives a lower reimbursement rate than Mainland states and as a result relies on a temporary federal supplemental grant which is set to run out by the end of this year.

Washington, DC - With tensions escalating between immigrant communities and federal immigration enforcement agencies, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced a bill to prohibit immigration officers from wearing any clothing bearing the word "police". This bill would apply to entities like Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP).

Washington, DC - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on news that Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA), the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, has recused himself from the Committee's investigation of Russia's involvement in the 2016 election:

"Mr. Nunes' decision to step aside is long overdue. Unfortunately, due to his repeated inappropriate actions and coziness with the Trump Administration, the House Intelligence Committee's investigation has become a sad farce.

Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Nydia Velázquez are hosting a joint town hall to discuss the latest federal policies affecting New York City, hear from a panel policy experts and take your questions.

The Representatives will joined by:

Meeting Comes Amid Rise in Hate Crimes and Vandalism

New York, NY –Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez along with representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will host a workshop Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. to empower communities and nonprofits to understand the resources available to them through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP).

Washington, DC — Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today marked Equal Pay Day by cosponsoring the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would strengthen the Equal Pay Act of 1963 and guarantee that women can challenge pay discrimination and hold employers accountable. Velázquez joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) in cosponsoring the legislation in the House of Representatives. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) introduced the companion legislation in the Senate.

Washington, DC –Researchers at Pace University have been awarded a $378,520 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that will allow them to shed light on the primary causes of hearing loss and deafness.

"Hearing loss is a devastating and often debilitating condition that adversely affects too many Americans," said Congresswoman Velázquez. "I applaud the groundbreaking work conducted by researchers at Pace University and I'm confident these federal funds will go a long way in helping us better understand and treat hearing loss."