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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the terror attack Saturday in Jerusalem:
"My heart breaks at these unconscionable attacks in Israel, which took four lives and injured many others. This violence is unacceptable and we must all condemn it in the strongest possible terms. Like many New Yorkers, I stand in solidarity with the people of Israel during this painful time. I pray for peace and healing."
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.
"Passage of this resolution will not bring us closer to peace, but rather create greater division within this troubled region. The United States' abstention from this vote is particularly disappointing and sends the wrong signal to Israel and the world. The United States must - and will -remain a steadfast ally of Israel.
Washington, DC – On Tuesday, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) wrote Attorney General Loretta Lynch, asking that, before leaving office, the Attorney General appoint a Special Counsel to investigate the role cyberattacks played in the 2016 election.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the release of the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico’s report:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Brendan Dugan:
“Like many New Yorkers, I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Brendan Dugan, a strong champion for expanding educational opportunity. As the President of St. Francis College, he strived tirelessly to help more working families secure an affordable, quality education.
Washington, DC – With the snow season upon us, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today wrote the New York Department of Sanitation (DSNY) calling for better snow cleanup in Woodhaven, Ozone Park and Ridgewood.
Her letter calls for stronger coordination between DSNY, the Office of Emergency Management, the Department of Transportation and other city agencies to ensure more timely snow removal in neighborhoods that have previously seen significant delays.
The text of the letter is below.
Washington, DC – Today Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) called for Congressional hearings into whether President-elect Trump’s financial interests pose potential conflicts of interest once he takes office.
In a letter to Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), the Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Velázquez said that the Committee should convene hearings in the new Congress before the President-elect is inaugurated.
The full text of the letter is below.
December 16, 2016
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding funding in the Continuing Resolution for security costs at Trump Tower:
“It’s shameful Congressional Republicans would saddle New York City taxpayers with the bulk of the cost for securing the President-Elect and the First Family at Trump Tower. The Presidency is a federal office and New Yorkers should not be forced to bear these costs alone.