Small business remain central to the economy, generating nearly two-thirds of net new jobs over the past 17 years. As the lead Democrat on the House Committee on Small Business, Representative Velázquez has led efforts to open up the federal marketplace to small firms and to ensure that en...  Read more »

Representative Velázquez has taken several actions to help the City regain its footing and create new jobs. She supports efforts to retrain workers, support the unemployed, help businesses get more customers through their doors, and directly boost job creation.  Read more »

As New York City’s senior Member for housing on the Financial Services Committee, Representative Velazquez has worked tirelessly to secure funding to meet the housing needs of over 630,000 City residents.  Read more »

As one of the early opponents of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Congresswoman Velázquez viewed the recent withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan as an important step. Now, it is the time to end the war in Afghanistan as well. To read more about her efforts in this area, click here.  Read more »

Working families are central to communities of Brooklyn, Queens, and the Lower East Side. Representative Velázquez recognizes this and has worked to support them through strengthening health care, increasing educational opportunities, and ensuring that the environment is free from pollutan...  Read more »

New York City is known for its diversity, with people from all over the world settling in our great City. For years Ellis Island was the gateway to opportunity for immigrants and even now, our City continues to be a destination for those looking for a new home.  Read more »