Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

June 5, 2025 at 7:35 PM

I stand with immigrants

Over the past couple of months, the Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Security has been wearing masks and plain clothes as they target immigrants—even setting up shop at immigration court proceedings to trap immigrants into detainment.  Friend, Over the past couple of months, the Trump A…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Last call for working families’ champions

Today is the last day of my end-of-month fundraiser and I need all the help I can get so I can stand up for working New Yorkers.  Friend,Today is the last day of my end-of-month fundraiser and I need all the help I can get so I can stand up for working New Yorkers.Your support is vital in my fight a…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

May 30, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Nydia fights for us

Did you see Nydia’s last message? The month is coming to an end and our end-of-month fundraiser is live.  Friend,Did you see Nydia’s last message? The month is coming to an end and our end-of-month fundraiser is live. Nydia has been hard at work pushing back against the terrible budget the House GOP…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Protecting working families

May is coming to an end and it was a very eventful month full of infighting, uncertainty, and bad policy.  Friend, May is coming to an end and it was a very eventful month full of infighting, uncertainty, and bad policy. This month, the GOP—led by President Trump—passed their ugly budget bill throug…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 22, 2025 at 9:46 PM

One big, ugly bill

The House narrowly passed the so-called “big, beautiful” budget bill that is being lauded by President Trump.  Friend,The House narrowly passed the so-called “big, beautiful” budget bill that is being lauded by President Trump.This budget will be disastrous for working families across the country. W…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 19, 2025 at 11:05 PM

Fighting for you, not the 1%

This past weekend, the Congressional GOP bowed down to Donald Trump and passed his “big, beautiful bill” through committee—including massive cuts to Medicaid and food assistance.  Friend, This past weekend, the Congressional GOP bowed down to Donald Trump and passed his “big, beautiful bill” through…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM

If the GOP have their way

If House GOP members and Trump have their way, millions of Americans would be left without health care.   Friend,If House GOP members and Trump have their way, millions of Americans would be left without health care. Republicans are going after Medicaid with budget proposals that could mean over 13 …

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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM

Rep. Velázquez May Update

In this issue: A Note from Congresswoman Velázquez‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

May 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM

I’m focused on fighting for you

Trump’s daily disruption has meant hardworking families are struggling to keep up with rising costs and are losing access to programs they rely on.  Friend, Trump’s daily disruption has meant hardworking families are struggling to keep up with rising costs and are losing access to programs they rely…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

April 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Last chance to defend the Constitution

Nydia is working tirelessly every day, whether in Washington or New York, to stand up to the Trump Administration and fight for her constituents.  Friend,Nydia is working tirelessly every day, whether in Washington or New York, to stand up to the Trump Administration and fight for her constituents. …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM

The first 100 days

Dysfunction has been running rampant through Washington, and President Trump has only been in office for 100 days.  Friend,Dysfunction has been running rampant through Washington, and President Trump has only been in office for 100 days.There is a lot on the line today, friend. Tariffs are raising p…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM

Tariffs and high prices

This week—unsurprisingly—President Trump posted falsities about prices going down. As always, Trump is lying through his teeth.  Friend,This week—unsurprisingly—President Trump posted falsities about prices going down. As always, Trump is lying through his teeth.Grocery prices are still skyrocketing…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM

No kings, no dictators

President Trump is attempting to be the king of the United States. He is defying court orders, even from the Supreme Court, and taking powers away from Congress.  Friend, President Trump is attempting to be the king of the United States. He is defying court orders, even from the Supreme Court, and t…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 18, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Getting to work

There has been nothing but chaos since Trump took office in January. Every day it seems like a new crazy headline makes the news cycle and more of our rights, benefits, and jobs are being cut.  Friend, There has been nothing but chaos since Trump took office in January. Every day it seems like a new…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM

Calling out corruption

Just over 80 days in, it is already crystal clear that the Trump Administration is rife with corruption.  Friend, Just over 80 days in, it is already crystal clear that the Trump Administration is rife with corruption. Trump is even firing the Inspectors General who are supposed to look for this fra…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Justice For All

Trump’s Administration has continued to commit human rights abuses and illegally deport migrants in his misguided quest to rid our country of the immigrants who make it so great.  Friend, Trump’s Administration has continued to commit human rights abuses and illegally deport migrants in his misguide…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM

Tariffs up, economy down

Since President Trump unveiled his truly unhinged tariff plans on over 90 countries—including islands where the only inhabitants are penguins—the economy has been in a free fall.  Friend, Since President Trump unveiled his truly unhinged tariff plans on over 90 countries—including islands where the …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Standing up for Social Security

Since the Trump Administration and DOGE started slashing and burning our government agencies and programs, Social Security has faced many attacks.  Friend,Since the Trump Administration and DOGE started slashing and burning our government agencies and programs, Social Security has faced many attacks…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

April 4, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Keeping NYC healthy

The cuts from the Trump Administration just keep coming. The next agency to be dismantled is the Department of Health and Human Services.   Friend,The cuts from the Trump Administration just keep coming. The next agency to be dismantled is the Department of Health and Human Services. That’s right—th…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 31, 2025 at 6:31 PM

Quarter 1 report:

Today is the last day of my fundraising deadline and I need your support. As we’ve seen these past few months, I need all the help I can get when it comes to taking on the Trump Administration.  Friend, Today is the last day of my fundraising deadline and I need your support. As we’ve seen these pas…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 30, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Not backing down

I am fired up to resist the current administration and protect New Yorkers from Donald Trump’s wrath.  Friend, I am fired up to resist the current administration and protect New Yorkers from Donald Trump’s wrath. From protecting our immigrant communities to fighting for lower everyday costs, I’m com…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

March 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM

Happy Birthday, Nydia!

Today is Nydia’s birthday and the first day of our end-of-quarter fundraiser!  Friend,Today is Nydia’s birthday and the first day of our end-of-quarter fundraiser! Nydia has been in Congress for over 20 years and she has been fighting for working families for even longer. She has never given up on u…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 26, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Fighting for Main Street

Elon Musk and his DOGE bros have thrown our country into chaos. Their newest target for paralyzing cuts to the federal government? The Small Business Administration. Friend, Elon Musk and his DOGE bros have thrown our country into chaos. Their newest target for paralyzing cuts to the federal governm…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 21, 2025 at 6:35 PM

Thank you for celebrating with me

This week, President Trump gave his first joint address of his second term, and of course it was full of his usual postering and lies. Friend, To everyone who joined me for my birthday party on Wednesday: Thank you for coming! I was joined by New York City electeds as well as my amazing special gues…

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  Antonio Reynoso · [email protected]

March 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Happy Birthday La Luchadora!

Join me in celebrating the matriarch of the New York progressive movement and La Luchadora: Rep. Nydia Velázquez! Friend, Join me in celebrating the matriarch of the New York progressive movement and La Luchadora: Rep. Nydia Velázquez!Nydia has been my mentor throughout my political career so I know…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

March 15, 2025 at 8:01 PM

New special guest!

Great news—there’s a new special guest coming to Nydia’s birthday party this year! New York Attorney General Leticia James will be joining us! Friend, Great news—there’s a new special guest coming to Nydia’s birthday party this year! New York Attorney General Letitia James will be joining us!Nydia w…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM

Did you hear? You’re invited!

My annual birthday fundraiser is ONE WEEK away! Friend, My annual birthday fundraiser is ONE WEEK away!Sign up here to join the celebration >>> RSVP to my birthday celebration! This year, House Democratic Whip, Rep. Katherine Clark, and former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection B…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

March 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM

I’ve had enough of the lies

This week, President Trump gave his first joint address of his second term, and of course it was full of his usual postering and lies. Friend, This week, President Trump gave his first joint address of his second term, and of course it was full of his usual posturing and lies.This speech was a glori…

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  Team Nydia · [email protected]

March 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM

You’re invited!

It’s that time of the year again! Nydia’s birthday is THIS MONTH and we can’t wait to see you at her Birthday Party on March 19th! Friend, It’s that time of the year again! Nydia’s birthday is THIS MONTH and we can’t wait to see you at her birthday party on March 19th! RSVP here to join in on the fu…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM

In for a fight

My end-of-month fundraiser ends tonight at midnight and I am gearing up to push back against all the nonsense coming out of the Trump Administration. Friend, My end-of-month fundraiser ends tonight at midnight and I am gearing up to push back against all the nonsense coming out of the Trump Administ…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM

We are not for sale

The GOP is trying to make cuts to Medicaid and Social Security so they can pay for tax cuts for the 1% and their mass deportation efforts. Friend, The GOP is trying to make cuts to Medicaid and Social Security so they can pay for tax cuts for the 1% and their mass deportation efforts.The Congression…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM

I need your support

With the Trump Administration and the Republican Party in Congress unleashing chaos in our government, I am staying strong and committing to delivering results for the American people. Friend, With the Trump Administration and the Republican Party in Congress unleashing chaos in our government, I am…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 21, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Wading through the chaos

Since President Trump and his newest best friend, Elon Musk, took office last month, there has been an onslaught of crazy comments and even more unhinged than usual rhetoric creating chaos in Washington. Friend, Since President Trump and his newest best friend, Elon Musk, took office last month, the…

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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 20, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Rep. Velázquez February Update

In this issue: A Note from Congresswoman Velázquez‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM

TODAY: Town Hall with Rep. Velázquez

I will be holding an in-person community town hall on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 6:00pm-8:00‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 18, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Celebrating diversity

Recently we have seen countless attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs.  Friend, Recently, we have seen countless attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. The rhetoric, perpetuated by President Trump, is not only offensive but will shrink our workforce exponentially.Presid…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Standing up for working families

Donald Trump ran on the promise to implement tax cuts that benefit the 1%. As we’ve seen, it is clear that Donald Trump doesn’t care about working families.  Friend, Donald Trump ran on the promise to implement tax cuts that benefit the 1%. As we’ve seen, it is clear that Donald Trump doesn’t care a…

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  Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 14, 2025 at 8:09 PM

Town Hall with Rep. Velázquez

I will be holding an in-person community town hall on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, from 6:00pm-8:00‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM

Defending our kids’ futures

As “President Musk” and President Trump continue their destructive tirade through our federal agencies, the next one on the chopping block is the Department of Education.  Friend, As “President Musk” and President Trump continue their destructive destruction through our federal agencies, the next on…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

February 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Stopping President Musk

I didn’t know when the American people elected Donald Trump to be President, that we would actually be ruled by the unelected "Bureaucrat", Elon Musk.  Friend, I didn’t know when the American people elected Donald Trump to be President, that we would actually be ruled by the unelected "Bureaucrat," …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM

Your last chance to donate

My end-of-month fundraiser ends tonight at midnight and I still need to hit my goal so I’m fully prepared to take on the MAGA cult.  Friend, My end-of-month fundraiser ends tonight at midnight and I still need to hit my goal so I’m fully prepared to take on the MAGA cult. Chip in to my campaign her…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 30, 2025 at 10:45 PM

My end-of-month fundraiser

The 119th Congress has begun and my Democratic colleagues and I are fired up to push back against the MAGA cult invading Washington.  Friend, The 119th Congress has begun and my Democratic colleagues and I are fired up to push back against the MAGA cult invading Washington.I’m sure you’ve been inund…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM

Protecting NYC from MAGA

Since Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President on Monday, he has already signed sweeping executive orders on immigration, diversity programs, the trans community, and more.  Friend, Since Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President last week, he has already signed sweeping executiv…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM

Preparing for the next four years

Donald Trump has officially been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, and I know you might be feeling scared.  Friend, Donald Trump has officially been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States, and I know you might be feeling scared. Since taking office, the Preside…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM

Keeping America healthy

Over the past few weeks, President Biden and the Democrats have had many healthcare wins—signifying which Administration actually cares about making Americans healthy.  Friend, Over the past few weeks, President Biden and the Democrats have had many healthcare wins—signifying which administration ac…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM

Preparing for Trump 2.0

Next week, Donald Trump will be sworn in for the second time as he starts his second term as president.  Friend, Next week, Donald Trump will be sworn in for the second time as he starts his second term as president. I’m getting ready for four years of chaos and destruction. Can you chip in to my c…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Defending Social Security

Social Security has been in the news a lot recently, and I’ll tell you why.  Friend, Social Security has been in the news a lot recently, and I’ll tell you why. It’s because while the GOP threatens to make cuts to the program, the Democrats are working to protect it even further. The new Republican …

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

January 8, 2025 at 7:16 PM

New year, new Congress

It’s a new year and with that, a new Congress has commenced  Friend, It’s a new year and with that, a new Congress has commenced. I was honored to be sworn in last week as your representative for another term.After casting our votes for Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to lead us through this next Congress, Vic…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 31, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Last day to donate

I’ve been writing to you the past few days to remind you that my final fundraiser of the year is live.  Friend, I’ve been writing to you the past few days to remind you that my final fundraiser of the year is live. Today is your last chance to donate to my campaign and help me fight back against Don…

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  Nydia Velázquez · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Your chance to fight back

Tomorrow is the last day of 2024 and the last day to donate to my end-of-year fundraiser.  Friend, Tomorrow is the last day of 2024 and the last day to donate to my end-of-year fundraiser. I have already written to you about the dangers of Donald Trump, his Project 2025 plans, and what the GOP-cont…

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