U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez Serving New York's 7th District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Nydia Velázquez Serving New York's 7th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, who has served in the U.S. Congress representing New York’s 7th district since 1993, recently addressed several issues through a series of tweets. Her statements covered topics ranging from financial protections for survivors of intimate partner violence to fair competition and cosmetology education.
On December 10, 2024, Rep. Velázquez expressed her support for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) efforts to address the financial impacts of intimate partner violence. She mentioned her introduction of a bicameral bill aimed at providing more support to survivors within the financial system, emphasizing the need to "end the economic abuse of survivors." "Glad to see @CFPB stepping up to address the financial toll of intimate partner violence."
On December 11, 2024, she commended Lina Khan from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for taking action against corporate monopolies. Velázquez described this move as a significant victory for workers, consumers, and communities nationwide and highlighted that "fair competition benefits everyone." "This is a big win for workers, consumers, and communities across the country."
The following day on December 12, 2024, Rep. Velázquez turned her attention to cosmetology education in the United States. She pointed out that despite textured hair being prevalent globally, U.S. cosmetology schools are not required to teach its care. To address this gap, she introduced the Texture Positive Act of 2024 and organized discussions in Washington D.C., involving actors, cosmetologists, and entrepreneurs about this necessary change. "65% of the world has textured hair yet cosmetology schools in the US don't have to teach about it's care."