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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Representative · NY-7 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 5, 1993
Official websiteBiographical 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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 9448 · Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 9314 · DHS Surveillance Technology Moratorium Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 7, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.Res. 1364 · Commemorating 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9300 · Postsecondary Student Success Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Con.Res. 108 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 9097 · American Manufacturing Revitalization Exchange Program Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1324 · Recognizing the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre.
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 26, 2026): 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. 9026 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office".
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
H.R. 8939 · Closing the HPV Testing Gap Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8932 · Hate Crimes Commission Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8909 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15422 NY 104 in Martville, New York, as the "Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston Memorial Post Office Building".
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 9, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8869 · Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026
Introduced May 15, 2026 · cosponsored May 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8854 · Habitable Housing Conversion Pilot Program Act of 2026
Introduced May 15, 2026 · cosponsored May 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (May 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 8850 · Extinction Prevention Act of 2026
Introduced May 15, 2026 · cosponsored May 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (May 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.Res. 1286 · Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small businesses, and the environment.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1285 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8831 · Protecting Our Democracy Act
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. 8814 · HUD Data Privacy Act of 2026
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 8798 · Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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. 1277 · Recognizing, from Chicago to Palestine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Puerto Rico, that the pain, violence, and oppression the global majority experiences are interconnected, acknowledges that the future must be self-determined, and affirms our humanity and dignity through a renewed mandate for human rights.
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Armed Services, House Administration, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, 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.
H.Res. 1267 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that small business owners seeking financing have fundamental rights, including transparent pricing and terms, competitive products, responsible underwriting, fair treatment from financing providers, brokers, and lead generators, inclusive credit access, and fair collection practices.
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R. 8707 · No Funds for Iran War Act
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 7, 2026): 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.
H.R. 8669 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5951 Riverdale Avenue in Bronx, New York, as the "Eliot L. Engel Post Office".
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 37 - 4.
H.Res. 1238 · Encouraging greater public-private sector collaboration to promote financial literacy for students and young adults.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.