Rep. Nydia VelazquezVerified account

@NydiaVelazquez

Represents New York's 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Top Democrat on House Small Business Committee. Follow us

NYC and DC
velazquez.house.gov
Joined July 2010

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  1. Oct 19

    Thanks to all who attended the EPA Small Business Resource Event near the Wolff-Alport Superfund site yesterday! A great discussion on how businesses can be affected by impending cleanup activities, what to expect and how to find help.

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  2. Oct 19

    Was such a pleasure last night to address Women of Whitman (WOW) in , talk about upcoming legislation, the political environment and, most of all, hear their thoughts and concerns! Thank you for having me!

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  3. Oct 17

    I am proud to stand on the right side of history when it comes to protecting and advancing the rights of the LGBTQ community. Honored to receive a 100 -- perfect score -- on ’s Congressional Scorecard for my support of LGBTQ equality.

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  4. Oct 12

    EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: On 10/24, join me for a Micro-Enterprise Workshop at 6PM in Sunset Park. Thinking of starting your own small business? This is a great chance to connect with local resources that can help jump start the process. More below:

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  5. Oct 9

    Talk about a job killer – ’s rollback of fuel efficiency standards could cost 60,000 jobs. It’s bad enough this proposal pushes us further toward unchecked but it also undermines our economy.

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  6. Oct 3

    On Monday, 17 people were trapped for an hour in an elevator at the Clark Street station. This morning I joined to call on NYC and state to fast track the replacement of these elevators. This should never happen in New York City.

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  7. Oct 3

    In early September, I sent a letter to urging extension of & FFB program which is key to protecting & promoting affordable housing in NYC. We've just received word the program will be extended through the year. Proud to have played a part.

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  8. Oct 3

    Thank you to for this humbling award and for all the work you do to provide our immigrant community here in Brooklyn with the resources and assurances they deserve during this time of heightened fear. I am honored to stand with you in this fight.

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  9. Oct 3

    Today, I joined community leaders and the family of Private Danny Chen as we observed the sad, 7th anniversary of his passing. We should honor his legacy by standing against hazing, bullying and intolerance everywhere.

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  10. Oct 3

    Seaboard Marine in Red Hook is helping to utilize our City’s waterways to transport freight all while creating well-paying jobs along the way. Great to join their celebration of a 10 year partnership with Red Hook Container Terminal and look forward to many more years.

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  11. Oct 2

    Buddy Scotto is a longtime friend and an institution in Carroll Gardens. Indeed many of us know him as the unofficial Mayor of Carroll Gardens. I was honored to present him with a Congressional Record to celebrate his 90th birthday!

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  12. Oct 1

    In his resignation letter, Seth Frotman alleges that under Mulvaney has abandoned its mission of protecting consumers, including students. I’m joining in demanding the Financial Services Committee get to bottom of these failures by opening an investigation.

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  13. Oct 1

    Thanks to all today who attended my Nonprofit Grants Workshop in the Lower East Side. My special thanks to providing space for today's event. A great discussion about how to bring more resources into our community!

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  14. Sep 28

    “We are members of the people’s house, we are here to speak for those who can’t speak for themselves.” I believe Dr. Ford. And I’m always inspired by my fellow Democratic women and women across this country who’ve stood up and spoken out.

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  15. Sep 28

    Mark your calendar: MONDAY, I’m hosting a non-profit organizing workshop at 9AM at 227 Madison Street in Manhattan. Ever thought about starting a non-profit but not sure where to begin? Join me to learn about the ins & outs of running a nonprofit.

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  16. Sep 28

    Marching to the Dirksen Senate building to oppose this rushed vote on .

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  17. Sep 28

    On the Senate steps speaking out to say that after Dr. Ford's testimony it would be a travesty to "plow through" the confirmation

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  18. Sep 28

    Marching with colleagues to Senate steps to say we need a full FBI investigation before any vote on .

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  19. Sep 28

    Joining with colleagues today to rally and march to Senate Judiciary Committee to say . We need an FBI investigation!

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  20. Sep 27

    Thank you to Ranking Member for hosting today’s forum on the steps Congress must take to help rebuild Puerto Rico’s schools, provide mental health services to children and support the Island’s parents & teachers. These are our children, we must act.

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