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Washington, DC – Three New York City Members of Congress today held a town hall focusing on the need for Congress to pass legislation reinstating portions of the Voting Rights Act. That landmark law was significantly weakened in 2013 when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Shelby County v.
Washington, DC - Representatives Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY-7) and José E. Serrano (D-NY-15) commented on legislation related to Puerto Rico that was introduced.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news reports that residents of 83 and 85 Bowery had reached a tentative agreement with their landlord that would allow building repairs to occur without permanently dislocating residents:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has written the owner of two buildings at 83 and 85 Bowery, where the landlord has failed to make necessary repairs and is now attempting to evict 27 families from their homes.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding Cinco de Mayo:
"On Cinco de Mayo we pay tribute to the heritage of Mexican Americans and the victory of those Mexicans who fought to defend their nation against the French army.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding news that Puerto Rico would today default on a $422 million debt payment:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding Asian Pacific American Month, which is observed in May:
“Those of us from New York City know that our diversity is our strength -- and Asian Americans are an important part of our nation’s beautiful cultural tapestry.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) issued the following statement regarding news reports of a brutal attack in Chinatown in which, according to media reports, a restaurant owner was beaten after defending a waitress: