Team Nydia · [email protected]

March 21, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Shhh – Nydia’s Birthday is Next Week!

One week from today, March 28, is our fearless Representative Nydia Velázquez’s birthday – will you join us to wish her a Happy Birthday?    Friend,One week from today, March 28th, is our fearless Representative Nydia Velázquez’s birthday – will you join us to wish her a Happy Birthday? All year lon…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 18, 2024 at 12:45 PM

👎 New York Republicans

Democrats have a chance to flip five New York House seats in this fall’s election – and we will not let it pass us by.   Friend, Democrats have a chance to flip five New York House seats in this fall’s election – and we will not let it pass us by.  Right now – from Long Island to Syracuse – Democrat…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 15, 2024 at 2:45 PM

What I’d like to be a part of Women’s History.

We need a majority in the House that believes women deserve autonomy over their own healthcare decisions.    Friend,Maternal mortality.  Unequal pay for equal work. Workplace sex-based discrimination.The fight for reproductive rights.For the last eight years, women have had their rights stripped awa…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 13, 2024 at 9:45 PM

You pay more taxes than the 1%

For the last three years, Democrats in Congress have worked with the President to get our economy back on track.   Friend, Warren Buffett is famous for many things, including his statement that he paid a lower tax rate than his secretary. It was true then and it is true now. The wealthiest Americans…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 12, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Everything we’re working for

To move forward together, we need all hands on deck to ensure we win back the House, hold the Senate, and re-elect President Biden. Will you join this effort?   Friend,Getting rid of junk fees.  Reinstating reproductive rights. Passing common-sense gun reform. Capping the annual cost of prescription…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 29, 2024 at 4:46 PM

What are you doing with your extra day?

All the time I think, I could really use another day.    Friend,All the time I think, I could really use another day. Between working against an extreme Republican majority in Congress, spending time with my incredible constituents in NY-7, and keeping up with my friends and family – time is always …

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

February 28, 2024 at 8:46 PM

$150 Billion

Let’s get real leaders back in the House majority and back to holding the wealthy and corporations accountable for their fair share,   Chip in to support Nydia’s re-election campaign before February’s end-of-month deadline.  We’re taking back the House starting right here in New York.Friend, Over …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 27, 2024 at 11:45 PM

Broken Promises

No matter your generation, odds are you’re worried about saving enough for retirement; that is, if you think you’ll retire at all. And for those without savings, their Social Security will be their only source of income.Friend, No matter your generation, odds are you’re worried about saving enough f…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 23, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Travis Scott, Kim Kardashian & Elon Musk

What do Travis Scott, Kim Kardashian, and Elon Musk have in common?Friend, What do Travis Scott, Kim Kardashian, and Elon Musk have in common?They topped the list of private jet emission producers in 2023.*Last year, the top 30 private jet users took 2,646 flights, producing 71,816,100 kilograms of …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 21, 2024 at 9:45 PM

The Republican Agenda

Often, you’ll hear elected officials say that a budget is a values document. Friend, Often, you’ll hear elected officials say that a budget is a values document. People will run their mouths all day, every day, about what matters to them, but their true beliefs shine through where they prioritize or…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 14, 2024 at 3:15 PM

The sweetest treat of all

I am feeling the love for my Democratic colleagues in the House, and I sent them a few treats to show my appreciation: Friend,Happy Valentine's Day! This year, more than ever before, I am feeling the love for my Democratic colleagues in the House, and I sent them a few treats to show my appreciation…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 12, 2024 at 6:45 PM

A special election

Remember – call, text, email, WhatsApp, or send a courier pigeon to your friends and family in NY-3 and make sure they’ve voted for Tom. Friend,Tomorrow is Election Day for NY-3 on Long Island and Queens, and it is so important that everyone exercises their right to vote, elects Tom Suozzi back to C…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 10, 2024 at 9:35 PM

We know a scab when we see one

We need a Congress and President that works for the people, not one that works for one man. When UAW President Shawn Fein endorsed Joe Biden for re-election, he said plainly and clearly what we all know: “Donald Trump is a SCAB. Donald Trump is a billionaire, and that's who he represents. If Donald …

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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 9, 2024 at 6:14 PM

Student Debt Relief

News from Representative Velazquez Dear John xxxxxx, My Congressional Progressive Caucus colleagues and I have made student debt cancellation a priority. Progressives were out front with activists and borrowers, pushing for executive action to cancel student debt.…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 7, 2024 at 9:45 PM

The only way.

The only way to guarantee access to safe and legal abortion, no matter the case, is through federal abortion protection. Friend, Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, 14 states have passed full abortion bans. In these 14 states, the bans specify that an exception can only be made i…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 30, 2024 at 5:45 PM

First Deadline

This is the year to make it count.   Friend, This is the year to make it count.In just over nine months, voters across the country will head to the ballot box to make a choice. They will choose between two futures. One future where we have a president and Congress that uphold the values of our Democ…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 26, 2024 at 10:16 PM

It doesn’t have to be this way

In this year’s elections, we can take back our House and build on that progress to better protect our communities from gun violence. And we need your help to do it.  20% of adults, and 33% of Black or Latino adults, report knowing someone who has died due to gun violence. 25% of adults report knowin…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 24, 2024 at 5:46 PM

A record year.

In 2023, the Small Business Administration received 5.5 million business applications – a record number for the third consecutive year.  Friend, Every week, I email you to lay out one of the many reasons we need to get a Democratic majority back in the House, increase our majority in the Senate, and…

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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 23, 2024 at 7:34 PM

Congresswoman Velázquez End of the Year Update

News from Representative Velazquez Dear John xxxxxx, January 2024: Congresswoman Velázquez End of the Year Update In this issue:  A Note from Congresswoman Velázquez Community Funding Bringing the Biden Administration to NY-7 Reproductive Rights Improving Public…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 19, 2024 at 11:15 PM

New year, same Republican chaos

With great power comes great responsibility, and Republicans have proven that they are not up for the job.  Friend, It may be a new year, but MAGA House Republicans haven’t made any meaningful progress in working together to keep our government open. For the third time in just over eight months, Hou…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 18, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Bill’s Books

Book bans have erupted in our country in recent years due to the divisive rhetoric conservative leaders in politics and the media have been spouting.  Friend, In recent years, book bans have erupted across our country due to the divisive rhetoric spouted by conservative leaders in politics and the m…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 15, 2024 at 5:16 PM

A finer world to live in.

This year, to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the King Center is asking us to think about what we can do to shift the cultural climate.  "Make a career of humanity. Commit yourself to the noble struggle for equal rights. You will make a better person of yourself, a greater nation of y…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 13, 2024 at 3:16 PM

First up, NY-3

NY-3’s communities in eastern Queens and Long Island will finally have the chance to elect a real representative on February 13th in a special election to replace Chief Con-man, George Santos.  Friend, NY-3’s communities in eastern Queens and Long Island will finally have the chance to elect a real …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 10, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Saving SNAP

Programs like SNAP are vital to millions of New Yorkers and tens of millions of families across the United States Poverty is a policy decision. Homelessness is a policy decision. Hunger is a policy decision.  Friend,  2.8 million New Yorkers, including 851,000 children, rely on the Supplemental Nutr…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 8, 2024 at 11:45 PM

Keeping our focus

Join me in working to flip our House back to Democratic control right here in New York.Friend,  Last week, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the Texas Supreme Court ruling that mothers in medical emergencies cannot receive life-saving abortions. Florida’s highest public health official cited…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

December 31, 2023 at 7:15 PM

FWD: Countdown

One last time before midnight, we’re asking you to chip in to help re-elect Nydia and power our work across New York to elect Democrats and take back the House.Friend,  One last time before midnight, we’re asking you to chip in to help re-elect Nydia and power our work across New York to elect Democ…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 30, 2023 at 8:45 PM

Countdown

Here in New York, our communities across the state have a real shot of making the difference that will bring back a Democratic majority back to the House. Friend,  Tomorrow, when we’re all with family or friends counting down to midnight to start 2024, our team will be counting on you to help us end…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

December 29, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Are you ready for it?

… to elect Democrats and take back the House in 2024, of course! What, did you think this was a Taylor Swift email? Friend, Swiftie or not, we need every hand on deck to elect Democrats across New York and take back the House in 2024.  This year, we’ve told you–too many times to count–how ineffecti…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 4:30 PM

New Year's Resolution

In the New Year, I hope you will commit to working harder than ever to ensure we get Democrats elected into the Majority in 2024. Friend,  The time is upon us to think about what we want to bring into the New Year – and if you’re struggling to come up with a good New Year's resolution, don’t worry; …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 26, 2023 at 9:45 PM

2023 in Review

It would be easy to get stuck thinking about the inaction that the failed Friend, What a wild year to look back on. It would be easy to get stuck thinking about the inaction that the failed Republican leadership caused, but the truth is we got a lot done, no thanks to them. Despite challenges that w…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 21, 2023 at 5:30 PM

🌗🌤️🌔

I’m going to make this the shortest email of the year. Friend,  It’s the shortest day of the year, so I’m going to make this the shortest email of the year. No matter how many hours of daylight we have, we need everyone working around the clock to help us win back the House majority for Democrats i…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 18, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Got Milk?

Apparently, there’s a war on whole milk in this country. And last Wednesday, Republicans sounded the alarm.Friend,  Apparently, there’s a war on whole milk in this country. And last Wednesday, Republicans sounded the alarm.This war is so ferocious and so damaging that our top priority, in the final …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 15, 2023 at 8:46 PM

We’re ready to lead.

Democrats are ready to lead. Friend,  Yesterday, Speaker Johnson sent the House home and called a recess on Congressional activities until January….Speaker Johnson sends us home early every chance he gets, even though there is certainly still plenty for Congress to be working on. His inability to le…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 12, 2023 at 3:16 PM

🚨“Speaker Mike Johnson hauls in $1 million for NY GOP”

The path to winning back the House runs straight through New York. Donate today to show your commitment to flipping these seats back to blue and taking back the House in 2024.Friend, Last week, House Speaker MAGA Mike Johnson flew up to New York and helped raise $1 million for New York Republicans, …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 8, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Here at home

Will you commit to supporting Democrats in 2024?Friend,  Sometimes, the work of our government in Washington, D.C., can feel a million miles away from the realities we face in our day-to-day lives here in New York.  But this year, our office secured over $15 million for real programs that support me…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 6, 2023 at 10:45 PM

365:1

To get greater accountability in pay, to ensure workers and their unions are protected, and to create a better future for our working families, we must come together to ensure Democrats take back the House in 2024. Friend,  Over the last four years, CEO pay at the Big Three automakers rose 40% compa…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

November 30, 2023 at 3:15 PM

FWD: There is so much more to do.

On Tuesday, Nydia laid out for you why today is so important. Friend,  On Tuesday, Nydia laid out for you why today is so important. With every fundraising deadline comes a public report that gives the press, our supporters, and our opponents a look into the strength of our campaign. We need to hit …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 6:15 PM

There is so much more to do.

Let’s make sure Democrats across the country, and especially those in our home state of New York, have the resources they need to win and show the nation how we put people over politics. Friend, On November 9, 2022, House Democrats came together to start our plan to take back the House in 2024. Whil…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 25, 2023 at 6:26 PM

#ShopSmall

Today, on Small Business Saturday, I want to make my pitch to you and your family on shopping small this Holiday season (and all year long). Friend,  One of the most impactful ways we can live our values is how we choose to spend our hard-earned money. Modern conveniences have made it really easy to…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 22, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Not one thing.

We’re just about halfway through the 118th Congress, and Republican leadership has just about nothing to show for it. Friend,  We’re about halfway through the 118th Congress, and Republican leadership has just about nothing to show for it. Take it from the esteemed Congressman from Texas:Representat…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 17, 2023 at 7:45 PM

Would you leave the pumpkin out of your pumpkin pie?

We know that running a successful government and impactful programs means getting the details right and not skimping on key ingredients.Friend,  With Thanksgiving coming up, many of us are preparing to host or join friends and family for a meal made up of time-tested recipes we’ve enjoyed for years.…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

November 15, 2023 at 3:15 PM

320

These are the names of 289 of the 320 members of our global Transgender community who lost their lives to violence, shared by the Trans Murder and Monitoring annual global report spanning from October 1, 2022, to September 30, 2023. This week we remember:   These are the names of 289 of the 320 memb…

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  Alexa Feldman · [email protected]

November 13, 2023 at 11:15 PM

New Speaker, Same Story

While Nydia and our House Democrats work to avoid a government shutdown, I wanted to send you a quick update… but honestly, we already sent you this update. On September 29. 45 days ago. And nothing has changed, other than the House Speaker’s name.  Friend, While Nydia and our House Democrats work t…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

October 31, 2023 at 7:45 PM

🤡

Today is the last day of the month, and you know the drill.  Today is the last day of the month, and you know the drill.  Donate before our midnight deadline to ensure our campaign to re-elect Nydia and take back the House in 2024 remains strong!  Friend,  This Halloween, Republicans don’t even need…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 27, 2023 at 8:31 PM

Finally

MAGA Mike is bad for Congress and bad for the American people. Friend,  On Wednesday, House Republicans finally elected a Speaker of the House, and we can finally get back to work for the American people. But, we knew that whoever Republicans elected would not be good for the American people, and I …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 24, 2023 at 6:46 PM

Help us win back the House.

Even though the House is at a standstill, waiting for Republican members to elect a Speaker, the fruits of our legislative successes during the previous session of Congress continue to pay off nationwide.  Friend,  In 2021 and 2022, the Democratic majority in Congress allowed us to pass major legisl…

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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 23, 2023 at 10:27 PM

2023 Congressional Career Fair

News from Representative Velazquez Dear John xxxxxx, Join me and my colleagues Congressmembers Hakeem Jeffries, Yvette D. Clarke, and Dan Goldman for the 2023 Congressional Career Fair.  One of our top priorities in Congress is to help create employment opportunit…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 19, 2023 at 11:30 PM

This is our House

It is day 16 without a Speaker of the House.  Friend,   It is day 16 without a Speaker of the House. House Republicans have no strategy or alignment and can’t get organized. They are so ego-driven that they care more about one-liners and cameos on FOX News than their job of working for the American…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 16, 2023 at 11:00 PM

Checking In

Republicans have made it clear – their party has no business in the House majority.  Friend,  Can you believe it is already October 16? By this time this month, I thought we’d be hard at work passing our budget, and I definitely thought we would have a Speaker of the House. But MAGA Republicans’ non…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

October 14, 2023 at 2:15 PM

No Speaker In Sight

Business in the United States House of Representatives has ground to a halt because the deep fractures in the Republican Party are preventing their caucus from agreeing on anything – from a rule to the next Speaker.  Friend,  Business in the United States House of Representatives has ground to a hal…

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