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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 27, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 10, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1222 · Recognizing the designation of the week of April 24 through April 30 as the annual "National Reentry Week".
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8555 · Living Wage For All Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8549 · Second Look Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8548 · One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8547 · 'Directly Impacted Child Rehab and Safety Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.Res. 1208 · Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): 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.
H.R. 8402 · Civics Learning Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8397 · Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1170 · 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.
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8254 · Water Access and Affordability Act
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 13, 2026): 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.
H.Con.Res. 84 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 8246 · OHH SNAP Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 8235 · Books Save Lives Act
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): 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.
H.J.Res. 155 · 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".
Introduced Apr 9, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1151 · Expressing support for the designation of the weeks of March 29, 2026, through April 11, 2026, as National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week.
Introduced Apr 2, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 2, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1147 · 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.
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8160 · Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness and Research Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8159 · Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8158 · Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 30, 2026): 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.
H.Con.Res. 83 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Con.Res. 82 · Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8103 · To prohibit the use of funds to use military force in or against Cuba, and for other purposes.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 26, 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.