Statements by Nydia M. Velázquez (D-N.Y.)

Rep. Velázquez released 50 statements in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Date Title
Sept. 27, 2022 Velazquez Calls for Billions in Comprehensive Federal Relief for Puerto Rico
Dec. 15, 2022 Velzquez Remarks on the Puerto Rico Status Act
Dec. 6, 2022 Velzquez Sends Letter to Leadership to Avoid Looming Medicaid Cliff in Puerto Rico
Nov. 16, 2022 Velzquez Introduces Bill to Create Government-Wide Task Force to Fight Child Poverty
Oct. 19, 2022 Velzquez on Murder Suicide in Sunset Park
Oct. 14, 2022 Velzquez, Schumer Call On Biden Administration To Establish A Puerto Rico Recovery Task Force
Oct. 12, 2022 Velzquez Announces Planning Grants for East River Bridges
Oct. 12, 2022 Velzquez Sends a Letter to Financial Regulators Regarding the Financial Exploitation of Survivors of Domestic Violence
Sept. 30, 2022 Velzquez Introduces the Bipartisan Puerto Rico Recovery Act
Sept. 26, 2022 Velzquez Introduces a Resolution in Support of World Contraception Day
Sept. 8, 2022 Velzquez Calls on NYCHA Federal Monitor to Approve New Vendor to Prevent Faulty Water Testing at Riis Houses
Aug. 30, 2022 Rep. Velzquez Introduces a Bill to Ban All Neurotoxic Pesticides
Aug. 30, 2022 Rep. Velzquez Introduces a Bill to Ban All Neurotoxic Pesticides
July 29, 2022 Velzquez Leads 21 Members of Congress in Letter to the Secretary of Agriculture on the Need to Include Plant-Based Meals for School Lunches
July 26, 2022 Velzquez, Food Policy Experts, Advocates, Producers & Co-Ops Gather to Discuss Food Insecurity and Sustainable Practices
July 15, 2022 Velzquez Leads 10 Members of Congress in Letter to the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service on the Need to Out Agricultural Pesticides on National Wildlife Refuges
June 24, 2022 Velzquez on SCOTUS Overturning of Roe V. Wade
June 10, 2022 Velzquez Secures Projects in WRDA
June 3, 2022 Congresswoman Velzquez Announces $10.8 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Organizations in NY-7
May 23, 2022 Velzquez on Deadly Shooting on a Q Train in Lower Manhattan
May 9, 2022 Velzquez Presents $750,000 Check to Southside United Housing Los Sures in Williamsburg
May 5, 2022 Velzquez on Deadly Shooting in Ozone Park
April 21, 2022 Velzquez on Supreme Court Ruling in United States v. Vaello-Madero
April 21, 2022 Velzquez Announces New Transportation, Climate Investments Headed to New York Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
April 1, 2022 Velzquez, Leaders of Democratic Womens Caucus and House Pro-Choice Caucus Denounce Anti-Choice Legislation in Puerto Rico Senate
April 1, 2022 Velzquez Introduces Legislation to Expand Section 1071 to Non-Bank Lenders
March 9, 2022 Velzquez, Nadler, Cicilline Outline Congressional Intent of PRRADA Law in Letter to FOMB and Key Financial Agencies
March 15, 2022 Velzquez Introduces Bill to Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Increase the Educator Expense Deduction
March 10, 2022 Velzquez Secures Funding for Local Projects
March 1, 2022 Velzquez on President Bidens State of the Union Address
March 1, 2022 Velzquez Announces Virtual Guest for State of the Union
Feb. 18, 2022 Chairwoman Velzquez on Passing of Congressman Jim Hagedorn
Feb. 9, 2022 Velzquez, Gillibrand Push for $ 1 Billion in Critical Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico in FY 22 Funding Package
Jan. 28, 2022 Velzquez, Pascrell Announce $6.7 Million to Support the New York and New Jersey Harbor and Tributaries Focus Area Study
Jan. 19, 2022 Velzquez, Menendez, Rubio Applaud House Passage of Puerto Rico Recovery Accuracy in Disclosures Act
Feb. 7, 2022 Rep. Velzquez Announces New White House Guide to Help New York Communities Navigate the Historic Investments Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Jan. 6, 2022 Velzquez on the One Year Anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection at the Capitol
Jan. 19, 2022 Schumer, Velzquez Announce $163 Million for Restoration of Cao Martn Pea in Puerto Rico
Dec. 13, 2021 Velzquez Outlines Infrastructure Law Funding Priorities for New Yorks 7th Congressional District
Nov. 18, 2021 Velzquez and Menendez Introduce Bicameral Bill to Stop Predatory Small Business Loans
Nov. 18, 2021 Velzquez Remarks on the Build Back Better Act
Nov. 17, 2021 Velzquez Statement on Censuring Rep. Paul Gosar
Nov. 2, 2021 Velzquez Leads Four Members of Congress in Filing Amicus Brief in Case Against Puerto Ricos Fiscal Control Board
Oct. 21, 2021 Velzquez Introduces Bicameral LIVER Act
Oct. 20, 2021 Velzquez Leads 7 Members of Congress in Letter to EPA Administrator Regan on Mismanagement of Dangerous Coal Ash in Puerto Rico by Applied Energy Systems
Oct. 14, 2021 Velzquez Statement on Gowanus Neighborhood Rezoning City Council Hearing
Oct. 15, 2021 Velzquez Leads 11 NYC Members of Congress in Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Urging $80 Billion for Public Housing Repairs in Build Back Better Act
Oct. 8, 2021 Velzquez on Nomination of Mari Carmen Aponte to the Republic of Panama
Oct. 6, 2021 Velzquez Demands Transparency, Accountability over Contracts Awarded to Self-Serving NYC Housing Executive
Sept. 27, 2021 Velzquez Introduces a Resolution in Support of World Contraception Day
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