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Nydia Velázquez

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
December 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM

Keep up the momentum

Over the past few months, we have seen Democratic victory after Democratic victory. With all these wins, one thing is clear: The Democrats are coming back for our majority in Congress next year.  Friend,Over the past few months, we have seen Democratic victory after Democratic victory. With all the…
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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
December 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM

Rep. Velázquez November Update

In this issue: A Note from Congresswoman Velázquez‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
December 2, 2025 at 10:45 PM

Reform our parole system

This week, I led a letter with the New York Congressional delegation urging Governor Hochul and the NYS Legislature to enact the Fair and Timely Parole and Elder Parole bills this session.  Friend,This week, I led a letter from the New York Congressional delegation urging Governor Hochul and the NY…
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  Team Nydia · [email protected]
November 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Giving thanks

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Team Nydia!  Friend,Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Team Nydia!  This year, we’re extra thankful for New York City and all of the people who have supported Nydia throughout her decades-long career.As we get together with friends and family and share a meal, …
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM

Thank you.

After over 30 years serving NY-07 in the House of Representatives, I have decided not to seek re-election next year. It has been the honor of my life to represent you in Congress.  Friend, After over 30 years serving NY-07 in the House of Representatives, I have decided not to seek re-election next …
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 19, 2025 at 5:16 PM

Releasing the files

Donald Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein’s twisted pedophilia ring, and the GOP has been helping him cover it up. But yesterday, I voted yes to release the Epstein files and give the American people some answers.  Friend,Donald Trump knew about Jeffrey Epstein’s twisted pedophilia ring, and the GOP …
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 17, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Fighting for healthcare

The government shutdown is officially over, but access to affordable healthcare under the Affordable Care Act remains in limbo.  Friend,The government shutdown is officially over, but access to affordable healthcare under the Affordable Care Act remains in limbo.Because the GOP and the Trump Admini…
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  Team Nydia · [email protected]
November 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM

In less than a year…

The GOP shutdown ended this week, but the Affordable Care Act subsidies are still expiring.  Friend,The GOP shutdown ended this week, but the Affordable Care Act subsidies are still expiring. With the House finally back in session, the GOP is scrambling to find a solution to the rising costs of heal…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 13, 2025 at 2:49 AM

I voted no

Today, I voted NO on this GOP funding bill.   Friend,Today, I voted NO on this GOP funding bill.  After over 40 days of this government shutdown, Americans’ healthcare is still under attack—and we have done nothing to fix this crisis. Just as they have since day one, the GOP owns this shutdown, and …
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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 6, 2025 at 9:24 PM

Food Assistance Resources

In this issue: A Note from Congresswoman Velázquez‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
November 3, 2025 at 7:56 PM

Rep. Velázquez October Update

In this issue: A Note from Congresswoman Velázquez‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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  Team Nydia · [email protected]
October 31, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Your final reminder

Nydia has been writing to you all week to encourage you to donate to her re-election campaign, and your support couldn’t be more vital.  Friend,Nydia has been writing to you all week to encourage you to donate to her re-election campaign, and your support couldn’t be more vital.While Nydia and her D…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Fighting for New Yorkers

We’ve hit day 30 of this chaotic GOP shutdown. Starting next month, millions will see their health insurance premiums skyrocket, with many Americans spending thousands of dollars more a year on their premiums.  Friend,We’ve hit day 30 of this chaotic GOP shutdown. Starting next month, millions will…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM

My newest deadline

My newest fundraising deadline is live, and I need your support.  Friend,My newest fundraising deadline is live, and I need your support. While the GOP goes on vacation and avoids doing any work in Congress, the government shutdown is continuing.We are almost a month into this shutdown, and the gove…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 23, 2025 at 5:45 PM

The GOP’s chaotic shutdown

Ever since the GOP shutdown began, the government has been in chaos.  Friend,Ever since the GOP shutdown began, the government has been in chaos. SNAP is running out of funds, federally funded organizations that provide vital services are at risk of closing their doors, and thousands of federal work…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM

No kings in America

This weekend, over 100,000 New Yorkers stood up for what they believed in and sent a message to Washington that we will not tolerate kings in the United States.  Friend, This weekend, over 100,000 New Yorkers stood up for what they believe in and sent a message to Washington that we will not tolerat…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 14, 2025 at 6:20 PM

Fighting authoritarianism

The president is currently following through on his campaign promise to go after his “political enemies.”  Friend,The president is currently following through on his campaign promise to go after his “political enemies.” Recently, he fired a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, Lisa Cook…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 8, 2025 at 9:45 PM

Day 8

We are over a week into this GOP shutdown, and the GOP is still refusing to come to the table and debate with my colleagues and me.  Friend,We are over a week into this GOP shutdown, and the GOP is still refusing to come to the table and debate with my colleagues and me.We are already seeing flight …
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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 7, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Rep. Velázquez September Update

In this issue: A Note from Congresswoman Velázquez‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM

A sicker city

The government has been shut down for almost a week now, and the GOP is still refusing to budge on Affordable Care Act subsidies.  Friend,The government has been shut down for almost a week now, and the GOP is still refusing to budge on Affordable Care Act subsidies.In New York City alone, almost 1 …
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
October 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM

The GOP shutdown

The government has officially shut down due to the Congressional GOP refusing to budge on expanding access to affordable healthcare.  Friend,The government has officially shut down due to the Congressional GOP refusing to budge on expanding access to affordable healthcare.The GOP—who are in charge o…
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  Team Nydia · [email protected]
September 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Last chance to support

Nydia has been writing to you all weekend to remind you of our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline.  Friend,Nydia has been writing to you all weekend to remind you of our end-of-quarter fundraising deadline. With the Trump Administration wreaking havoc on our country and our democracy, it is more im…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM

Help me fight back

My end-of-quarter fundraising deadline is live, and I need all the support from you that I can get to take on the Trump Administration and Congressional GOP.  Friend, My end-of-quarter fundraising deadline is live, and I need all the support from you that I can get to take on the Trump Administratio…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Saving our democracy

The month is coming to a close, and I need your support to keep pushing back against the Trump Administration.  Friend,The month is coming to a close, and I need your support to keep pushing back against the Trump Administration.Just this month, they have censored any criticism against them, ignored…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM

The GOP’s approval ratings 📉

While the Trump Administration and Congressional GOP continue passing terrible legislation and spreading harmful rhetoric, their approval numbers have never been lower.  Friend, While the Trump Administration and Congressional GOP continue passing terrible legislation and spreading harmful rhetoric,…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Stop the fascists in their tracks

Donald Trump is threatening our democracy. From federal takeovers of our cities to censoring people like Jimmy Kimmel.  Friend,Donald Trump is threatening our democracy. From federal takeovers of our cities to censoring people like Jimmy Kimmel.The United States is getting closer and closer to fasci…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM

The party of censorship

The Republican Party, which has campaigned for years on defending free speech, has become the party of censorship.  Friend,The Republican Party, which has campaigned for years on defending free speech, has become the party of censorship.This week, the Trump Administration pressured the network to ta…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 18, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Costs up, jobs down

The Trump economy is falling apart. Jobs are at historic lows, inflation is rising, and the Congressional GOP has just given the president control over his tariffs.  Friend, The Trump economy is falling apart. Jobs are at historic lows, inflation is rising, and the Congressional GOP has just given t…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM

Democracy not fascism

Our democracy is under attack.  Friend,Our democracy is under attack. With the Trump Administration sending the military into our cities, implementing a federal takeover in our nation’s capital, and firing anyone who disagrees with the president, our country is moving closer and closer to authoritar…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Pro-labor, pro-union, pro-working families

Last week we celebrated Labor Day—a day to celebrate our labor movement and commit ourselves to defending workers’ rights. But there is still so much work to be done.  Friend, Last week we celebrated Labor Day—a day to celebrate our labor movement and commit ourselves to defending workers’ rights. B…
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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 9, 2025 at 10:02 PM

Keeping America healthy

Our nation’s public health is under attack from the Trump Administration.  Friend,Our nation’s public health is under attack from the Trump Administration. Just last week, Florida ended their vaccine mandates—putting our kids’ health at risk and setting a very dangerous precedent for the rest of the…
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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]
September 9, 2025 at 8:10 PM

Rep. Velázquez August Update

In this issue: A Note from Congresswoman Velázquez‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
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