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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.Con.Res. 81 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8085 · Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8055 · Extending WIC for New Moms Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 7977 · Energy Bills Relief Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · Energy
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.Res. 1107 · Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7853 · PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and 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. 7829 · Disaster Aid Without Delay Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Mar 6, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.Res. 1106 · Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7806 · Direct File Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7733 · Ensuring OB–GYN Care in Prisons Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1080 · Original Black History Month Resolution of 2026
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7709 · Full-Body Restraint Prohibition Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 26, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 7645 · Ceasefire Compliance Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 7608 · Southeast Asian Deportation Relief Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1061 · Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2026.
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 7521 · United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Energy and Commerce, the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Financial 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.Res. 1058 · Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and House Administration, 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. 1035 · Condemning Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and expressing concern regarding proposed future staffing cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 7335 · Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act
Introduced Feb 3, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2018)
H.R. 7246 · Addressing Climate Financial Risk Act of 2026
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.J.Res. 144 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".
Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · cosponsored Feb 24, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.Res. 1018 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jan 22, 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. 7190 · To end detention and electronic monitoring, and redirect funding to community-based wrap-around services.
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 · cosponsored Jan 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jan 22, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.