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Washington, DC – With student loan debt spiraling nationwide, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has authored legislation to help recent college graduates who are launching their own businesses to afford student loan repayment. The bill, H.R.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the terror attack Saturday in Jerusalem:
New York, NY –Members of New York City’s Congressional delegation, New York healthcare providers, advocacy groups and others will rally Saturday morning at 11:30 a.m. in Brooklyn to oppose Republican efforts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and inflict deep cuts on Medicare.
Washington, DC – On the first day of the 115th Congress, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation aimed at addressing problems in the Section 8 housing program. The bill, the “Landlord Accountability Act”, aims to protect tenants, particularly those in the Section 8 program, from unscrupulous behaviors by landlords.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passage of a U.N. Security Council Resolution condemning Israeli settlement activity. The United States abstained from voting on the Resolution.
Washington, DC – On Tuesday, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) wrote Attorney General Loretta Lynch, asking that, before leaving office, the Attorney General appoint a Special Counsel to investigate the role cyberattacks played in the 2016 election.
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the release of the Congressional Task Force on Economic Growth in Puerto Rico’s report:
Washington, DC – Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) released the following statement regarding the passing of Brendan Dugan:
Washington, DC – With the snow season upon us, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) today wrote the New York Department of Sanitation (DSNY) calling for better snow cleanup in Woodhaven, Ozone Park and Ridgewood.
Washington, DC – Today Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) called for Congressional hearings into whether President-elect Trump’s financial interests pose potential conflicts of interest once he takes office.
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Mayor de Blasio is sending the Obama administration a $35 million bill for the cost of securing Trump Tower from the time President-elect Donald Trump won the race through Jan. 20 — an average of over $400,000 a day, officials said on Monday.
Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens) introduced the National Hate Crimes Hotline Act of 2016 last Wednesday in response to an increase in hate crimes throughout the country.
With synthetic marijuana a growing concern in New York City, Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-Brooklyn) wants Congress to move on legislation making it easier for the government to crack down on its sale.
A well-intentioned Obama administration move to combat segregation of the poor is a recipe for disaster in New York City, a growing chorus of critics says.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development wants to change the way it doles out housing vouchers to low-income tenants.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) shouldn’t introduce express service on the F subway line in Brooklyn until it finds out what riders think, according to U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez, who is demanding that the agency hold a town hall meeting and conduct other community outreach efforts to solicit public opinion.
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