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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 5499 · Fed Integrity and Independence Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 26, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 5489 · Future Generations Protection Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and 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. 5486 · Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5469 · SHINE for Autumn Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 19, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5448 · Protecting Free Vaccines Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, 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. 5434 · 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 724 · Recognizing the eighth anniversary of Hurricane Maria's destruction of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 5399 · Equitable Arts Education Enhancement Act
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 715 · Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 15, 2025, as "National Latino Gastronomic Cuisine Week", and celebrating the vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of Latino gastronomy.
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 5361 · George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and 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.R. 5356 · National Infrastructure Bank Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Transportation and Infrastructure, Financial Services, Education and Workforce, Natural Resources, and 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. 5340 · To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Sep 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. 5333 · 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act
Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 11, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. 5309 · Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Sep 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 693 · Expressing support for the designation of September 9 as "National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day" or "NAIRHHA Day".
Introduced Sep 10, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5222 · ESP, Paraprofessional, and Education Support Staff Family Leave Act
Introduced Sep 9, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 9, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.R. 5168 · Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act
Introduced Sep 8, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 5129 · Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 4, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Dec 5, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
H.R. 5127 · PrEP and PEP are Prevention Act
Introduced Sep 4, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 4, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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. 5126 · HIV Prevention Now Act
Introduced Sep 4, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 4, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.R. 5100 · To extend the SBIR and STTR programs, and for other purposes.
Introduced Sep 2, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
H.R. 5098 · Strengthening Our Workforce Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 2, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 2, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Aug 29, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.