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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:
“Mr. Speaker, let’s be clear about the bill before us today. This bill is not an attempt to help Americans keep their insurance plans. The President already announced a plan to help address that goal. Instead, this bill takes a meat cleaver approach – allowing insurance companies to market inadequate policies to new enrollees.
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. 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) 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:
"Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rule and this unconscionable legislation. Make no mistake -- if you support this bill you are voting to take food from the mouths of almost 4 million of our fellow citizens, next year.
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:
"The use of chemical weapons by Syrian leaders is unconscionable, deplorable and must be condemned. However, just as I have forcefully opposed previous military actions, I oppose this one. Before the Administration takes further action, it must seek explicit Congressional authorization as prescribed under the War Powers Act."
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) delivered the following remarks during debate on Republican legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act:
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the bill before us today. Sadly, we find ourselves in another redundant and unproductive debate over the Affordable Care Act. The estimated cost of today’s vote is over $1 million – paid by hardworking taxpayers. But instead of focusing on jobs and economic growth, we are wasting time and money on denying health coverage to small businesses and their employees.
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. The bill, the "Waterfront of Tomorrow Act," would take important steps to protect New York's coastal areas, while expanding economic opportunity and encouraging environmentally sustainable shipping.
Washington, DC – On TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2013, at 11 A.M. Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez will join with local civic leaders and community groups in announcing a new legislative initiative to strengthen and improve New York’s waterfronts.
WHO:
Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez
Elizabeth Yeampierre, UPROSE Executive Director
Eddie Bautista, NYC Environmental Justice Alliance Executive Director
Tom Wright, Regional Plan Association
Tom Fox, Founder, New York Water Taxi
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding a Congressional Hispanic Caucus meeting with the President at the White House:
Washington, DC – The Chinatown Head Start program of New York is receiving $940,000 from the federal government to continue their outreach and service to area families. The funding was announced today by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) and is being made available as a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Velázquez praised the funding, saying it would help ensure childcare and early education services are available to vulnerable populations in Chinatown.