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• Rep. Velázquez Re-introduces a Bill to Ban All Neurotoxic Pesticides | Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez
  https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-velazquez-re-introduces-bill-ban-all-neurotoxic-pesticides
  ...Velázquez Mensaje de Bienvenida Nominaciones a Academias Militares Ordenes de Banderas Pequeñas Empresas Recursos para Jovenes Visitando Washington, DC Vivienda ¿Qué está sucediendo en el Congreso? Home Media Press Releases Rep. Velázquez Re-introduces a Bill to Ban All Neurotoxic Pesticides September 19, 2023 Press Release Washington, D.C.  – Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) reintroduced the  Ban All Neurotoxic Organophosphate Pesticides from Our Food Act.  ...
• Reps. Velázquez and Davidson Introduce Bill to Help Cannabis Businesses Obtain Insurance | Congressw
  https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-velazquez-and-davidson-introduce-bill-help-cannabis-businesses
  ...“The CLAIM Act takes needed corrective action by granting the ability to insure risk without having otherwise lawful markets blocked by regulators.”   The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study of the hurdles facing both women and minority entrepreneurs considering a career within the cannabis sector, in order to address the historical legacy of targeting minorities through marijuana-related charges.   ...
• Velázquez and Menendez Introduce Bicameral Bill to Stop Predatory Small Business Financing | Congres
  https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-and-menendez-introduce-bicameral-bill-stop-predatory-small
  ...This bill is co-sponsored in the House of Representatives by Rep. Maxine Waters.   This bill is co-sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Sherrod Brown, Sen. Ron Wyden, and Sen. Ben Cardin.   ...
• Velázquez Introduces Bill to Stop Airline Price Gouging During Disasters | Congresswoman Nydia Veláz
  https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-introduces-bill-stop-airline-price-gouging-during-disasters
  ...Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced legislation to cap airfares when a disaster has been declared.   Under Velázquez’s bill, the “AirFAIR Act”, when a state, territory or U.S. possession makes a disaster declaration, airlines would be prohibited from hiking prices over 30%. Under the bill, the Department of Transportation would have the authority to further reduce the maximum allowed price increase during catastrophes.   ...
• Velázquez Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Require FEMA to Address Challenges U.S. Territories Face Rec
  https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-introduces-bipartisan-bill-require-fema-address-challenges-us
  ...Additionally, this legislation is supported by three territorial delegates: González Colón (R-PR), Plaskett (D-USVI), Sablan (D-NMI). This bill is also endorsed by Climate Strong Islands Network, Right to Democracy, and The Resiliency Law Center.   For a copy of the bill, click here.   “Despite years of relief aid and funds from the federal government, U.S. islands are still not recovering in the wake of strong hurricanes and tropical storms. ...
• Velázquez Re-Introduces Bill Honoring Hero of Jewish Resistance During Holocaust | Congresswoman Nyd
  https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-re-introduces-bill-honoring-hero-jewish-resistance-during
  ...Velázquez Mensaje de Bienvenida Nominaciones a Academias Militares Ordenes de Banderas Pequeñas Empresas Recursos para Jovenes Visitando Washington, DC Vivienda ¿Qué está sucediendo en el Congreso? Home Media Press Releases Velázquez Re-Introduces Bill Honoring Hero of Jewish Resistance During Holocaust   April 14, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON  – Today on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) re-introduced legislation to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl, whose heroic actions saved countless lives during the Holocaust.   ...
• Velázquez Reintroduces Bill to Bring Green Rooftops to Public Schools | Congresswoman Nydia Velázque
  https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-reintroduces-bill-bring-green-rooftops-public-schools-0
  ...This legislation would bring valuable opportunities for public school students to understand and engage with real climate science while also making a measurable impact on our collective carbon footprint. We applaud Congresswoman Velazquez for introducing this bill and for her ongoing advocacy for the environment and climate education.”  Manuela Zamora, NY Sun Works Executive Director.   This bill is also cosponsored by: Reps. ...
• Velázquez Reintroduces CEO Pay Bill as Disparities Between Executives and Autoworkers Come to Light
  https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-reintroduces-ceo-pay-bill-disparities-between-executives-and
  ...Velázquez's bill, the Greater Accountability in Pay, H.R. TBD, would require public companies to disclose the pay raise percentage of its executives and median-pay employees and compare each to the inflation rate. ...
• Velazquez Unveils Bill to Aid Vulnerable Populations in the COVID-19 Pandemic | Congresswoman Nydia
  https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquez-unveils-bill-aid-vulnerable-populations-covid-19-pandemic
  ...Velázquez Mensaje de Bienvenida Nominaciones a Academias Militares Ordenes de Banderas Pequeñas Empresas Recursos para Jovenes Visitando Washington, DC Vivienda ¿Qué está sucediendo en el Congreso? Home Media Press Releases Velazquez Unveils Bill to Aid Vulnerable Populations in the COVID-19 Pandemic January 4, 2021 Press Release Velázquez Unveils Bill to Aid Vulnerable Populations in the COVID-19 Pandemic Washington, DC – To open the first legislative week of the 117 th Congress, Rep. ...
• Velázquez’s Introduces First Bill of 119th Congress to Crackdown on Dishonest Landlords | Congresswo
  https://velazquez.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/velazquezs-introduces-first-bill-119th-congress-crackdown-dishonest
  ...“As homelessness is on the rise nationwide, addressing the housing crisis must be a priority for this Congress. That’s why this is the first bill I’ve introduced in the 119 th Congress, and I’m hopeful my Republican colleagues will join me in tackling this urgent issue.”   The bill creates new violations under federal law for discrimination based upon a tenant’s source of income.  ...