Nydia M. Velázquez

Representative · NY-7 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 5, 1993

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Nydia M. Velázquez

Representative · NY-7 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 5, 1993

Official website Biographical Directory

Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)

508 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 4187 · Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4182 · Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Natural Resources, 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.
H.R. 4163 · PRIDE Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 546 · Encouraging Members of Congress to visit ICE detention facilities in their States.
Introduced Jun 25, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jun 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4104 · Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 4103 · Break the Cycle of Violence Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
H.R. 4099 · Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 12 · Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.Res. 533 · Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 23, 2025): 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.
H.Con.Res. 38 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Introduced Jun 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 3986 · Small Business Liberation Act
Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Jun 12, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 3971 · Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 12, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
H.R. 3969 · MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act
Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 12, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Con.Res. 37 · Urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.
Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 12, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3916 · My Body, My Data Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 11, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Jun 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 18 · Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3763 · Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3757 · Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 7, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 473 · Calling for the urgent delivery and disbursement of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 3740 · Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3736 · The Small Business Representation in Contracting Rulemaking Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.
H.R. 3708 · No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
H.R. 3701 · Family Vaccine Protection Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 3673 · Small Business Investor Capital Access Act
Introduced Jun 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 8, 2025): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 211.
H.Res. 457 · Expressing support for the designation of June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Introduced Jun 2, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 3, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2412-2414)

508 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 4187 · Stop Hate Crimes Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4182 · Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Natural Resources, 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.
H.R. 4163 · PRIDE Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 546 · Encouraging Members of Congress to visit ICE detention facilities in their States.
Introduced Jun 25, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jun 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4104 · Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 4103 · Break the Cycle of Violence Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
H.R. 4099 · Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 12 · Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.Res. 533 · Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 23, 2025): 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.
H.Con.Res. 38 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Introduced Jun 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 3986 · Small Business Liberation Act
Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Jun 12, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 3971 · Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 12, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
H.R. 3969 · MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act
Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 12, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Con.Res. 37 · Urging the establishment of a United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation.
Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 12, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 12, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3916 · My Body, My Data Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 11, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Jun 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 18 · Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3763 · Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3757 · Pride In Mental Health Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 5, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 7, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 473 · Calling for the urgent delivery and disbursement of humanitarian aid to address the needs of civilians in Gaza.
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 3740 · Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 3736 · The Small Business Representation in Contracting Rulemaking Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.
H.R. 3708 · No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 5, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
H.R. 3701 · Family Vaccine Protection Act
Introduced Jun 4, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jun 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 3673 · Small Business Investor Capital Access Act
Introduced Jun 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 8, 2025): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 211.
H.Res. 457 · Expressing support for the designation of June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Introduced Jun 2, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 3, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2412-2414)