Biography
Nydia M. Velázquez serves in the U.S. House of Representatives for NY District 7.
Nydia M. Velázquez began the current period of service in 2025.
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2302 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, NY 20515
Washington, NY 20515
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Sponsored Legislation
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Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026Latest action: 2026-04-14 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action: 2026-03-24 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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GAAME Act of 2026Latest action: 2026-03-05 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Expressing support for designation of March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month.Latest action: 2026-03-05 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Calling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the development of a "New Good Neighbor" policy in order to foster improved relations and deeper, more effective cooperation between the United States and its Latin American and Caribbean neighbors.Latest action: 2026-02-10 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on 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.
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Argentina Bailout Oversight ActLatest action: 2025-12-18 — Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.
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To require Federal monitors and receivers of public housing agencies to testify before the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate.Latest action: 2025-12-17 — Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot ActLatest action: 2025-10-28 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.Latest action: 2025-09-26 — 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.
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Flood Insurance Tax Credit Act of 2025Latest action: 2025-09-18 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Cosponsored Legislation
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Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.Latest action: 2026-04-14 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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To establish a low-income water assistance program, and for other purposes.Latest action: 2026-04-13 — Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
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Restricting First Use of Nuclear Weapons Act of 2025Latest action: 2025-01-23 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".Latest action: 2026-04-09 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Books Save Lives ActLatest action: 2026-04-09 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
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OHH SNAP Act of 2026Latest action: 2026-04-09 — Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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Expressing support for the designation of the weeks of March 29, 2026, through April 11, 2026, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.Latest action: 2026-04-02 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Recognizing the United States legacy of dismissed pain and denied autonomy in women's health care, and affirming the Federal Government's duty to protect individual dignity and advance patient-centered care in women's health.Latest action: 2026-03-30 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Gynecologic Pain Management Study ActLatest action: 2026-03-30 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Reproductive Healthcare Leave ActLatest action: 2026-03-30 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, House Administration, and 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.
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