Nydia M. Velázquez

Trump is marching us toward another unauthorized war, this time in Cuba. Congress must reassert its constitutional authority if the President continues on this illegal path. Today, @repgregorymee...

Families are struggling to afford housing, and this administration is making the crisis worse. Anti-immigrant policies are driving workers off job sites, tariffs are raising construction costs, a...

Today, the House passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a meaningful step toward addressing our housing affordability crisis. I secured provisions to open federal housing programs to coopera...

Announcing our NPRDP 2026 Honorees! Lifetime Achievement: Nydia Velázquez Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, Nydia Velázquez made history as the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the U.S. House of Re...

Right now, Trump and Rubio are executing the imperialist playbook - the same one they used in Venezuela and Iran - to justify another unauthorized and unlawful military invasion.   @rep_velazquez a...

UPR is too important to Puerto Rico’s future to be dismantled by austerity. This week, alongside my colleagues, I urged the Fiscal Oversight Board to reject harmful cuts, protect pensions, cap tui...

Yesterday, I introduced a War Powers Resolution to end Trump’s war with Iran. The president has no authority to launch our country into another reckless war in the Middle East. Congress must recl...

$850,000 is coming to the NYC Department of Transportation to improve safety along Woodhaven Boulevard. These federal funds will support critical infrastructure upgrades that make our streets saf...

Yesterday, I joined the students of P.S. 116 in Bushwick for a special podcast conversation. We talked about leadership, public service, and the importance of making your voice heard. So great to...

Today, I delivered $850,000 in federal funding to the Greenpoint Manufacturing and Design Center for an urgent bulkhead replacement project. This investment will help protect 70 industrial and art...

I’m proud to have joined @RepJeffries today to deliver $1,850,000 for the reconstruction of Brooklyn’s Broadway Corridor. These funds will help to restore infrastructure and improve safety for ou...

This morning I was proud to join @rep_velazquez as she announced $1.2 million in funding for Bushwick Houses to replace their water tank—ensuring that residents have access to clean, safe drinking ...

$1,200,000 is coming to NYCHA Bushwick Houses. These funds will help the replacement of deteriorating wood roof tanks to protect water quality. This investment means safer, cleaner water for resi...

Today @edmarkey and I introduced the Investing in the American Dream Act to reverse Trump’s ban on SBA loans for green card holders. As tariffs & Trump’s trade wars devastate small biz, the SBA sh...

At this week’s briefing with the FOMB, I joined Executive Director Robert Mujica to discuss the urgent status of PREPA’s restructuring, the need to fully fund the University of Puerto Rico, and mov...

Last weekend, we hosted our STEAM Fair and Congressional App Challenge Award Ceremony, a celebration of innovation, creativity, and community. Students connected with a variety of organizations, g...

A rideshare driver turned small business owner built his own car service thanks to digital platforms, but now skyrocketing gas prices are cutting into his earnings, forcing tough choices that impac...

At today’s hearing, Ranking Member Velázquez made clear that the so-called “Working Families Tax Cut”—rebranded from the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—is anything but a win for small businesses. Despi...

🚨LINK IN BIO🚨 Join my office for our STEAM Fair & Congressional App Challenge Awards Ceremony! At this year’s STEAM Fair, I’ll be presenting awards to our Congressional App Challenge winners, who ...

Congress should not tolerate representatives who abuse staff, betray public trust for personal gain, and generally violate their oath of office. Reps. Swalwell, Gonzales, Cherfilus-McCormick, and ...