Nydia M. Velazquez

Another day, another attempt to weaken the Dodd-Frank Act. Just 5 years ago, the financial industry required a $700 billion taxpayer bailout and nearly destroyed our economy. We learned in the aftermath that risky derivative products, like…

The chairman of the committee stated that this amendment gives broad authority to the administration, but it is the same authority that we gave to the administration in the provision created for highways in the surface transportation bill…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 95, after line 15, insert the following (and redesignate subsequent sections accordingly): SEC. 137…

This week, New York City lost a Brooklyn original and our Nation lost a tireless champion for the powerless. Representative Major Owens' district included parts of my current district, and I can attest firsthand that he was beloved…

Day 16 of the Republican government shutdown: children across the country are being turned away from Head Start educational services; our small businesses are seeing a loss in demand for their services; and local economies are suffering…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I ask unanimous consent that the House bring up the Senate amendment to H.J. Res. 59, to open the government and go to conference on a budget so that we can end this Republican government shutdown. The…

Across the country, Americans are asking a simple question: When will their government open? Every day, more Americans are denied services they need. Children who rely on Head Start are being turned away. New mothers and their infants are…

The Republican majority has abdicated their responsibility. Make no mistake: a small faction of the Republican Party is holding our economy hostage to get their way. Just 36 hours into this shutdown and the American people are already…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the rule and to this unconscionable legislation. Make no mistake, if you support this bill, you are voting to take food from the mouths of almost 4 million of our…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to the bill before us today. Sadly, we find ourselves in another redundant and unproductive debate over the Affordable Care Act. The estimated cost of today's vote is…

Families that receive housing counseling and home inspections make better decisions when it comes to purchasing or refinancing a home. They understand the financial burdens they can reasonably assume and what future costs they may incur…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 68, line 19, after the dollar amount, insert ``(reduced by $10,000,000)''. Page 69, line 1, after the dollar amount…

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Barber

I have an amendment at the desk made in order under the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 351, after line 12, insert the following: ``(5) A description of the…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in opposition to this legislation. The American people are tired of political gimmicks and games. They want to see real efforts to create jobs and grow our economy. This legislation does nothing…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in opposition to this rule. Our Armed Forces face an epidemic that is tearing away this institution's moral credibility. Millions of patriotic young men and women who are considering donning our…

The men and women who serve our Nation sacrifice enough. They should not have to worry about sexual assault at the hands of superiors and colleagues. It is time for real steps that end this permissive culture, hold sexual offenders…

Contrary to beliefs, the ACA gives small businesses better access to quality coverage. Passage of today's bill would strip new protections that provide bargaining power to small companies. That is why I will continue to oppose any efforts…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to the Patients' Rights Repeal Act. The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling upholding the health care bill was a historic win for this Nation's small businesses and…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, I rise in strong opposition to this ill-conceived budget. For working families this project could mean a tax hit of $2,000, making it harder for families to afford rent and put food on the…

I want to thank the gentlelady from New York for yielding. Mr. Speaker, twice in two decades Members of both parties have crossed party lines to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Yet this week we are considering a partisan bill…

From the Revolutionary War to the war in Afghanistan, we owe a great debt to our servicemen and -women. One way that we honor them is through their internment in national veteran cemeteries, which gives them a dignified and honorable final…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 49, after line 9, insert the following: TITLE XI ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISION Sec. __. The amounts…

I thank the gentlelady, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Velazquez). The amendment was agreed to. Announcement by the Acting Chair The…

I'm very grateful to the chairman. The success of our response to this tragedy hinges on helping residents rehabilitate the structures they call home. {time} 1730 It is essential that the resources necessary to provide secure housing for…