Nydia M. Velázquez
Democrat Representative, District 7, New York
34 bills379 cosponsored$180K raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “After earning a master's degree on scholarship from N.Y.U.” source
- “At the age of 16, she entered the University of Puerto Rico in Rio Piedras” source
- “She graduated magna cum laude in 1974 with a degree in political science” source
- “Velázquez taught Puerto Rican studies at CUNY's Hunter College in 1981” source
Public service
- “In 1983, Velázquez was appointed Special Assistant to Congressman Edolphus Towns” source
- “is currently serving her seventeenth term as Representative for New York's 7th Congressional District” source
- “The Congresswoman is also a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources” source
- “The Congresswoman is also a senior member of the Financial Services Committee” source
Family
- “was one of nine children” source
Also stated
- “By 1986, Velázquez served as the Director of the Department of Puerto Rican Community Affairs in the United States” source
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Legislation
HR 10807cosponsor
Get the Flock Out of Our Communities Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HCONRES 123cosponsor
Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1610cosponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10692cosponsor
Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1591cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of October 15, 2026, as "Liver Cancer Awareness Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HCONRES 122sponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2026, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10642cosponsor
To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10600cosponsor
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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HR 10538cosponsor
To establish the Department of Artificial Intelligence and to provide for the regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10585cosponsor
To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1567cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1559cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1545cosponsor
Recognizing the importance of Latino community leadership and engagement in outdoor recreation and conservation activities that protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of September 12 through September 20, 2026, as "Latino Conservation Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10476cosponsor
To require coverage of annual glaucoma screenings for certain individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10471sponsor
To create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 10473cosponsor
To authorize amounts for the purpose of investigating, documenting, verifying, and preventing the Russian Federation's ongoing and systemic unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HJRES 216cosponsor
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HJRES 215cosponsor
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10365cosponsor
To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to ensure DACA recipients are eligible for educational awards.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10371cosponsor
To direct the Associate Administrator for Veterans Business Development of the Small Business Administration to ensure compliance with certain reporting requirements, and for other purposes.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 744.
Voting Record
256 yea380 nay37 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Claire ValdezDemocratic$1.9M raised
- Julie Jaehee WonDemocratic$989K raised
- Vichal KumarDemocratic$191K raised
- Antonio ReynosoDemocratic—
- Evan Hale HutchisonDemocratic—
- Nydia M. VelazquezDemocratic· this member—
- Priscilla GhaznaviIndependent—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$180K
Small donors $6KLarge individual $109KPACs $65K
Spent $270KCash $70K
2024 cycle$473K
Small donors $17KLarge individual $247KPACs $208K
Spent $616KCash $160K
Top Contributors
LINCOLN MARKET$10K
WYCKOFF HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER$9K
AMG WATERPROOFING$7K
KPS CAPITAL PARTNERS$7K
BORICUA COLLEGE$6K
SIEDMAN & ASSOC PC$5K
HARVARD KENNEDY SCHOOL$4K
ASSOCIATED SUPERMARKET GROUP$4K
THE ELEEMOSYNARY GROUP$4K
CAI MANAGERS$4K
Committees
House Committee on Financial Services
- Financial Institutions
- Housing and Insurance
House Committee on Small Business
ranking memberActivity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10807: Get the Flock Out of Our Communities Act
cosponsor2026-10-13
legislation
HCONRES 123: Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HRES 1610: Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause.
cosponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HR 10692: Restoring Essential Plan Coverage Act
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HRES 1591: Expressing support for the designation of October 15, 2026, as "Liver Cancer Awareness Day".
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HCONRES 122: Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2026, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
sponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10642: To provide for the imposition of sanctions with respect to settlements in the West Bank and Gaza, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10600: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
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HR 10538: To establish the Department of Artificial Intelligence and to provide for the regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10585: To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1567: Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HRES 1559: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HRES 1545: Recognizing the importance of Latino community leadership and engagement in outdoor recreation and conservation activities that protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of September 12 through September 20, 2026, as "Latino Conservation Week".
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10476: To require coverage of annual glaucoma screenings for certain individuals, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10471: To create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10473: To authorize amounts for the purpose of investigating, documenting, verifying, and preventing the Russian Federation's ongoing and systemic unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
not_voting2026-09-16
vote
HJRES 216: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 72025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 122009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122003-01-07, 2005-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122001-01-03, 2003-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 121999-01-06, 2001-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 121997-01-07, 1999-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 121995-01-04, 1997-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 121993-01-05, 1995-01-03Democrat
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