Nydia Velázquez

The issue of making sure that our democratic institutions are intact should be the responsibility of everyone.

Another example of this unequal treatment is the community disaster loans that were included for Puerto Rico in the October supplemental: Loans instead of grants.

Ever since Russia used cyber attacks to influence the outcome of our 2016 elections, cybersecurity has been thrust to the forefront of national discussions.

The act glorifies the Office of Credit Risk Management and Lender Oversight Committee and outlines the key employees and duties of each.

All of us are acutely aware of the vital role access to capital has in the success of our nation's 29 million small businesses.

The 7(a) program is not without shortcomings.

The frequent recurrence of cyber attacks reminds us just how fundamental it is for individuals, businesses, and governments to guard against unwanted foreign interception.

The reprehensible leadership of President Trump in these recovery efforts--and the failure of our colleagues to call him out on it--stand out.

To help honor the sacrifices of our military in light of Veterans Day, this hearing gives us the opportunity to highlight veterans' economic contributions.

There will be no hope if we don't have accountability. Whitefish was not discussed. I hope that you do your job and make sure that the taxpayers' money is protected and that we use that money to rebuild Puerto Rico.

People are leaving because they feel that they have no other option. People are leaving the island, coming to Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, because there is no hope.

This is going to be a very painful and long recovery. And people are not even discussing the emotional stress and toll that it is taking on the people of Puerto Rico.

For the first time I was able to go and see my family in Yabucoa, where the hurricane made landfall. It looked like someone dropped a bomb.

The way things are done today, it might take over 50 years for the bondholders to expect to be repaid, because there is not going to be a tax base left in Puerto Rico.

It is very easy to come here and make the argument that we must be the steward of taxpayers' money, but at what cost?

I do not support putting people's lives at risk when natural disaster strikes just for the sake of preventing fraud and abuse.

Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), as well as the ranking member of this committee Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), introduced H.R.

To kick fellow citizens when they are down is shameful.

The most basic, fundamental responsibility of the President of the United States... is to show up and make--and provide the assistance and the relief that American citizens needs.

I just would like for you to let him know how shameful all the tweets that he put out this morning--how offended and insulted I am as an American citizen.

I would like to start by expressing my deepest condolences to all those harmed and impacted by the shooting in Las Vegas.

Main Street is the heart of our economy and a better tax code will help it beat stronger.

Unfortunately, not everyone understands such nuances. That was made abundantly clear by the framework released last week by the administration under Republican leadership.

Thousands of American citizens and families remain homeless.

As you know, regional banks are the primary lenders to small and medium-sized businesses.