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Washington, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives today passed legislation that would allow an expansion of the Lower East Side (LES) Tenement Museum. Authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), H.R. 1846, the "Lower East Side Tenement National Historic Site Amendments Act", would allow the museum's expansion at 103 Orchard Street, enabling the local landmark to better serve visitors.

Washington, DC –Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in opposition to H.R. 3350, the latest Republican attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act:

Washington, DC – The House Committee on Natural Resources today approved legislation to allow an expansion of the Lower East Side (LES) Tenement Museum. Authored by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), H.R.

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) spoke on the House floor today in opposition to H.R. 3102, Republican legislation that would cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Following are her remarks:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the twelve year anniversary of 9/11:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding Syria:

Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following remarks during debate on Republican legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act:

Washington, DC –Flanked by environmental leaders and other community groups, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today announced new legislation to revitalize New York's waterfronts and bring American ports into the 21st century.