Nydia Velázquez actually said...

These measures have significantly reduced the resiliency and capacity of agencies to respond adequately to major disasters.

Velazquez criticized austerity measures for weakening Puerto Rico's disaster response capabilities.

06/10/2020

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H.R. 2070 and S. 865 reject and silence the will of voters in Puerto Rico.

H.R. 2070 and S. 865, Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2021, by Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY-07) and Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ).

And can Puerto Ricans still retain their U.S. citizenship under other status options that are not statehood?

I urge the U.S. Congress to endorse the Puerto Rican Self-Determination bill.