Velázquez calls on Labor secretary to halt Puerto Rico Job Corps shutdown
June 18, 2025
Lawmakers urge reversal of phase-out that would impact hundreds of youth, jobs. #NewsismyBusiness
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Velázquez introduces bill to expand economic opportunity in P.R.
June 21, 2019
U.S. House Small Business Committee Chairwoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) has introduced H.R. 3372, the Small Business Contracting Credit Act of 2019, a bill to incentivize contracting opportunities for small businesses in Puerto Rico. Velázquez’s bill would increase economic opportunity by spurring investment in local businesses and projects. The bill is cosponsored by Congressman Gilbert […]
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U.S. lawmakers ask OBoard for transparency in spending
August 23, 2017
Troubled by reports of more than $30 million in expenses after one year of operations, U.S. Reps. José Serrano and Nydia Velázquez sent a letter to the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico expressing concerns over the lack of transparency and independent supervision related to its spending decisions.
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