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October 21, 2011

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented today on the President's announcement that U.S. troops will fully exit Iraq by the end of the year:


October 20, 2011

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez joined other local officials and members of the business community today in announcing the commencement of renovation work on Federal Building #2 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.


October 19, 2011

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today announced new legislation that would expand employment options for Americans residing in public housing. The "Affordable Communities Employment Act" (ACE Act) would improve how public housing agencies use funds they receive from the federal government, maximizing employment for public housing residents.


October 13, 2011

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today introduced new legislation, H.R. 3161, that would help raise awareness about ovarian and cervical cancers. The “Ovarian Cervical Cancer Awareness Act of 2011,” would focus educational efforts for gynecological cancers on these two most deadly conditions, empowering women with information to help protect their health.


October 6, 2011

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today introduced new legislation, H.R. 3114, which would provide disadvantaged youth with the opportunity to serve their communities and acquire valuable job skills.


September 21, 2011

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following remarks today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the official end of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy:


September 21, 2011

Washington, DC – Joined on the steps of City Hall by New York City advocacy groups, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today called on the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction (or "Super Committee") to protect federal housing programs that provide thousands of New Yorkers with affordable housing, while creating economic opportunity throughout the country.


September 20, 2011

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today unveiled a new report detailing how the President's recently proposed "American Jobs Act" would boost job growth in New York City.


July 19, 2011

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following statement today during House floor debate on H.R. 2560 :