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Washington, DC –Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement today announcing that she would vote in favor of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran’s nuclear program:
Washington, DC – An important Small Business Administration (SBA) lending program is likely to meet its statutory lending cap in the next few weeks, meaning American entrepreneurs seeking capital to grow their operations will be turned away, costing the U.S. economy significant job growth. Rep. Nydia M.
Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) to improve the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) disaster lending initiative. Among other changes, the bill, H.R.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following remarks today at a hearing of the House Small Business Committee, titled, "The Calm Before the Storm: Oversight of SBA's Disaster Loan Program":
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) wrote the following letter to the President today regarding Puerto Rico’s debt crisis:
July 6, 2015
The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States
Dear Mr. President:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following statement regarding the Puerto Rico fiscal crisis:
"Since taking office, Governor García Padilla has worked tirelessly to address the Commonwealth's fiscal crisis – focusing on its immediate needs as well as its deep-seated roots.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s ruling on same-sex marriage:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on a hearing being held in the U.S.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act:
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following remarks today on the House floor in opposition to "Fast Track" trade legislation:
"Mr. Speaker, once again we are being asked to vote for an agreement that will cost jobs, undermine environmental protections and erode workers' rights -- all in the name of so-called "Free Trade."