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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez made the following remarks today regarding the need to pass a “clean” funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. House Republicans have been holding up such a measure in an attempt to pass legislation that would block President Obama’s Executive Actions on immigration.
Washington, DC – With President Obama having recently announced historic changes to U.S. policy towards Cuba, a group of House Democrats are traveling to the island nation this week.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the start of the Lunar New Year:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the President’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget:
Washington, DC – As President Obama laid out his agenda Tuesday night for ensuring the middle class benefits from the nation's rebounding economy, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) introduced legislation aimed at helping working families secure affordable housing, one of the fastest growing costs in major urban areas. Through tax code changes and federal grants, her legislation, H.R.
Washington, DC –Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the President's State of the Union Address:
"The President challenged us tonight to answer a basic question: as our economy strengthens, should the benefits of this growth reach all Americans or flow only to the most affluent, well off and powerful?
Washington, DC –Forty Sunset Park apartment buildings, constituting 360 units of affordable housing have opted to stay in a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program, maintaining affordable housing options for current and future tenants in the neighborhood, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced today.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez made the following remarks regarding debate on House Republicans' Department of Homeland Security funding bill:
Washington, DC – With the start of the 114th Congress, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has authored two new pieces of legislation aimed at helping New York’s small businesses thrive and grow.
Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) joined colleagues today in introducing legislation to restore the rights of all legally married couples, including same-sex couples, ensuring they receive all benefits of marriage under federal law. The bill, the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA), would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, a discriminatory law Congress passed in 1996.