Rep. Nydia Velazquez
@NydiaVelazquez
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Represents New York's 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Ranking Member of @HSBCDems.
NYC and DC
Joined July 2010
Happy Thanksgiving, NY-07! As we gather with our loved ones, let’s also hold close those facing hardship and renew our commitment to compassion and community.
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I’m heartbroken by the shooting of two National Guard members in DC. I’m keeping their families and the entire National Guard community in my thoughts. Grateful for the first responders who acted quickly. We cannot allow this senseless violence to continue.
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Trump’s case against our Attorney General Tish James was a blatant political abuse carried out by an illegally installed, unqualified prosecutor. I’m glad to see the rule of law prevail today.
JUST IN: A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James on grounds that the appointment of the U.S. attorney who brought the indictment was invalid. https://t.co/IiqfxtrXhR
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Thank you, New York City! Your trust, your support, and your belief in me has meant the world.
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A federal court made clear that FEMA can’t keep pouring money into Puerto Rico’s outdated fossil-fuel grid. @RepAOC, @SenBlumenthal, & I are demanding full compliance with the ruling & an evaluation of rooftop solar & storage. Puerto Ricans deserve a just, modern energy future.
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Reports of new ammunition detonations in Vieques, Puerto Rico are deeply troubling. After decades of harm, the people of Vieques deserve answers and real accountability. I’m demanding full transparency from the Department of Defense.
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Serving the people of New York City for over three decades has been the honor of my life. Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey, nothing I have accomplished would have been possible without your support.
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Proud to have the @USProgressives endorsement of the Police Not ICE Act and the No Mask for ICE Act — two bills that stop ICE and CBP from hiding behind police labels or masks to terrorize our immigrant communities. In New York and across the nation, families deserve
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I’m voting YES to release the Epstein files. America deserves the truth and survivors justice.
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The Israeli government’s genocide in Gaza has not ended, and it will not end until we act. I'm introducing a resolution to recognize the genocide in Gaza and call on the U.S. to take action to fulfill its obligations under the Genocide Convention with 20 of my colleagues.
tlaib.house.gov
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), alongside 20 other Members of Congress, introduced H.Res.876 – Recognizing the Genocide of the Palestinian People in Gaza. This resolu...
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The administration’s rush toward war with Venezuela is reckless and unlawful. Twenty secret strikes, 15,000 troops, and now Operation Southern Spear. All without transparency or authorization. I won’t stand by while we’re marched into another disastrous intervention. Congress
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US tax dollars are enabling state sanctioned torture. Venezuelan migrants, including people with no criminal record, are being disappeared, beaten, & sexually abused in CECOT. Innocent people are being brutalized with our money. The US must stop the transfers & the funding.
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Congratulations to Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva on her historic swearing-in! Despite Speaker Mike Johnson’s deliberate delay, she stood strong and made her first act in office matter by signing the discharge petition that forces a floor vote to release the Epstein files.
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The GOP passed a funding bill that abandons millions who rely on ACA tax credits. It's a betrayal of the families they were elected to serve. Premiums will skyrocket for 20M+ Americans, including 1000s in Brooklyn & Queens. I voted NO & will keep fighting to stop these hikes.
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Today, I stood with @RepJeffries and my Democratic colleagues to call out the Republican healthcare crisis. At a time when families are already struggling with rising costs, the last thing they need is another attack on their healthcare. We’re here to say loud and clear:
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On Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women from New York and across the country who have served our nation. Their courage and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish. We owe it to them to keep fighting for the care and respect they deserve.
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Heartbroken by the loss of FDNY Firefighter Patrick Brady, who gave his life in service to our city. My condolences go out to his family, friends, and the FDNY community. His courage will never be forgotten.
The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) Commissioner Robert S. Tucker announced the line of duty death of Firefighter Patrick Brady. The 42-year-old served our great Department for 11 years. On Saturday, November 8th, Firefighter Brady was operating on the roof of a
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