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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. 480, the "Housing America's Workforce Act," would create new opportunities for employers to help their staff with rent and the cost of purchasing a new home.
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. The decision comes as the buildings' five-year contract in HUD's Section 8 program was set to expire, which could have eliminated housing subsidies tied to the buildings and caused a significant loss of affordable housing in the neighborhood.
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. The measures, introduced on Tuesday, the first day of the new Congress, would give companies impacted by Sandy another chance to apply for assistance and improve local entrepreneurial development initiatives.
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.
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.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the regarding the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the announcement today that the President is charting a new course in U.S.-Cuba relations:
"The President's announcement is an important step in the right direction and I strongly commend him for adopting this new approach. It is my hope that these steps will help lead to a freer, more prosperous Cuba."
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Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the beginning of Hanukkah:
"As the sun goes down tonight and Hanukkah begins, I wish all my neighbors joy and smiles during this year’s festival of lights.”
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