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)
46 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
H.Con.Res. 122 · Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2026, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Oct 1, 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.
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 10375 · 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Oct 9, 2026): Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 745.
H.Res. 1458 · Recognizing July 28, 2026, as "World Hepatitis Day".
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9943 · Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.J.Res. 207 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Small Business Administration relating to "Citizenship and Residency Requirements and Recission of Procedural Notice 5000-872050" and "Revised Applicant Ownership, Citizenship, and Residency Requirements for 7(a) and 504 Loans".
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R. 9885 · Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Small Business, 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.R. 9691 · 7(a) Program Risk Oversight Act
Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Jul 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R. 9491 · Prison to Proprietorship Act
Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.Res. 1365 · Recognizing Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as a serious feeding and eating disorder and acknowledging the urgent need to advance awareness, early identification, research, and equitable access to care.
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.Con.Res. 106 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced May 22, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Con.Res. 99 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Introduced May 12, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.J.Res. 169 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 8563 · Investing in the American Dream Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R. 8534 · Small Business Territories Support Act
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R. 8282 · Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.J.Res. 153 · To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1108 · Expressing support for designation of March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1056 · Calling for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the development of a "New Good Neighbor" policy in order to foster improved relations and deeper, more effective cooperation between the United States and its Latin American and Caribbean neighbors.
Introduced Feb 10, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, 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.R. 6905 · Argentina Bailout Oversight Act
Introduced Dec 18, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. 6825 · To require Federal monitors and receivers of public housing agencies to testify before the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate.
Introduced Dec 17, 2025 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 5867 · Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Con.Res. 53 · Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): 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. 5504 · Flood Insurance Tax Credit Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.