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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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Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved legislation authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez that would help women-owned businesses secure federal contracts. The “Women's Procurement Program Equalization Act” passed the House as part of the Fiscal Year 2015 Defense Authorization bill on Thursday.

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following remarks regarding news that a Grand Jury in New York had failed to make an indictment in the Eric Garner case:

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) made the following comments regarding President Obama's immigration Executive Order announcement:

Washington, DC – The House Democratic Caucus today named Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) the Ranking Member of the House Committee on Small Business. The Committee has jurisdiction over the Small Business Administration (SBA) as well as government procurement policy.

New York, NY – Today, the GAO released a report requested by Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) response to Hurricane Sandy. The GAO found that SBA was unprepared for the significant number of applications it received after Sandy and as a result, many small businesses faced substantial delays for assistance.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding recent hate crimes in Bushwick:

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) wrote the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service calling for an audit of mail delivery at the Red Hook Post Office. The text of the letter is below.

September 24, 2014