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Washington, DC –The U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship today approved legislation to assist small businesses impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The bill, S. 1811, is largely based on a measure authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) that was approved by the U.S. House in July.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today introduced legislation aimed at fueling local economic growth through the use of Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding. H.R.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding a hearing being held today in the Senate Finance Committee on Puerto Rico’s economic crisis:

Bill Would Close Decades-Old Loophole Allowing Conflict of Interest

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led nine of her colleagues from the New York City Congressional delegation in calling on the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to document how many residents are hired for jobs created through spending on Sandy reconstruction projects.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following remarks regarding H.R. 3134, legislation debated today on the House floor that would defund Planned Parenthood:

"Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to this brazen assault on women's health, which would harm lower income women around this nation.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) led seven other Latino Members of Congress today in calling for the U.S. Department of Treasury to take a more active role in assisting Puerto Rico during the Commonwealth's financial crisis.

Washington, DC – Legislation introduced today by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) would help small and emerging manufacturers access capital to grow their operations, fuel innovation and, ultimately create new, well-paying jobs. The "Scale Up Manufacturing Investment Company Act", H.R.