Congresswoman Velázquez addresses Medicaid cuts' impact on local healthcare, emphasizing the importance of preserving services for vulnerable populations.
Quiver AI Summary
On July 31, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez hosted a press conference at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn to discuss the potential negative impact of proposed Medicaid cuts in the "Big Ugly Bill," which could affect 17 million Americans. Velázquez stressed that nearly $13 billion in cuts would particularly harm low-income families and vulnerable communities reliant on Medicaid for health care.
During the event, local health care professionals and Medicaid recipients expressed concerns about the ramifications of these cuts on community health services. Wyckoff's CEO, Vail Gache, and other community health advocates highlighted Medicaid's critical role in providing essential care to those in need, emphasizing the urgency of protecting funding for these programs.
Velázquez vowed to continue her efforts to reverse the proposed cuts and ensure access to health care for New Yorkers, stating, “We are going to make sure every New Yorker, and every American understands the harm this bill will do.” She pledged to fight for the preservation of health care programs that serve millions.
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Nydia M. Velázquez Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Nydia M. Velázquez is worth $750.0K, as of August 12th, 2025. This is the 323rd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Velázquez has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Nydia M. Velázquez's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Velázquez.
Nydia M. Velázquez Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Nydia M. Velázquez:
- H.R.4539: Texture Positive Act of 2025
- H.R.4004: No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025
- H.R.3829: FinCEN–SBA Coordination on Beneficial Ownership Registration Act
- H.R.3828: Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2025
- H.R.3169: SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2025
- H.R.2982: Fair Taxation of Digital Assets in Puerto Rico Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Nydia M. Velázquez on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Velázquez.
Nydia M. Velázquez Fundraising
Nydia M. Velázquez recently disclosed $69.6K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 678th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 43.3% came from individual donors.
Velázquez disclosed $69.9K of spending. This was the 612th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Velázquez disclosed $209.3K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 647th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Nydia M. Velázquez's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
