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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 5950 · Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
Introduced Nov 7, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Nov 7, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.Res. 846 · Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 838 · Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world.
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Oct 24, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Oct 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5790 · Head Start Shutdown Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 17, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Oct 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5778 · Improving SBA Engagement on Employee Ownership Act
Introduced Oct 17, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 358.
H.R. 5774 · Every Child Deserves a Head Start Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 17, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Oct 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5762 · New York-New Jersey Watershed Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Oct 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 5740 · WIC Benefits Protection Act
Introduced Oct 10, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5705 · To authorize the reimbursement by the Federal Government of State funds used to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in the event of a Government shutdown.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Con.Res. 56 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5674 · Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 3, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 5673 · Stop the Trump Electricity Price Hikes Act
Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Oct 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 781 · Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · Animals
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 5658 · Child Care for Every Community Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Ocasio-Cortez asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5658, a bill originally introduced by Representative Sherrill, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 5657 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 5655 · No Shame at School Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5635 · Veterans Healthcare Equality Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 15, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 5604 · National Guard Proper Use Act
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Res. 757 · Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2025, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
Introduced Sep 23, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Con.Res. 51 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Sep 23, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 748 · Condemning attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of a political party or the President of the United States, and warning against the rise of authoritarianism.
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. 746 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning all forms of political violence and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 734 · Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into outdoor recreation and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of September as "Latino Conservation Week".
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.