DemocratU.S. Representative, NY-07
Nydia M. Velázquez
In the House since Jan 5, 1993 (17 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Mar 28, 1953.
Official website · DC office 202-225-2361 · @NydiaVelazquez
At a glance
34Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
390Bills cosponsored
5.3%Roll-call votes missed (36 of 674)
97%Votes with own party's majority
$180,257Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10471 | CLAIM Act Finance and Financial Sector · 1 cosponsors | Sep 16, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Sep 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 10375 | 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2026 Commerce · 3 cosponsors | Sep 14, 2026 | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 745. Oct 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 9943 | Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026 Commerce · 20 cosponsors | Jul 23, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. Jul 23, 2026 |
| 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". Commerce · 0 cosponsors | Jul 23, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. Jul 23, 2026 |
| H.R. 9885 | Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026 Commerce · 0 cosponsors | 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. Jul 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 9691 | 7(a) Program Risk Oversight Act Commerce · 0 cosponsors | Jul 14, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. Jul 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 9491 | Prison to Proprietorship Act Commerce · 0 cosponsors | Jun 25, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. Jun 25, 2026 |
| 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". Finance and Financial Sector · 0 cosponsors | Apr 30, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Apr 30, 2026 |
| H.R. 8563 | Investing in the American Dream Act Commerce · 26 cosponsors | Apr 28, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. Apr 28, 2026 |
| H.R. 8534 | Small Business Territories Support Act Commerce · 1 cosponsors | Apr 27, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. Apr 27, 2026 |
| H.R. 8282 | Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026 Government Operations and Politics · 1 cosponsors | Apr 14, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Apr 14, 2026 |
| 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. International Affairs · 12 cosponsors | Mar 24, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mar 24, 2026 |
| H.R. 7855 | GAAME Act of 2026 Education · 9 cosponsors | Mar 5, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Mar 5, 2026 |
| H.R. 6905 | Argentina Bailout Oversight Act International Affairs · 0 cosponsors | 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. Dec 18, 2025 |
| 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. Housing and Community Development · 1 cosponsors | Dec 17, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Dec 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 5867 | Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act Agriculture and Food · 20 cosponsors | Oct 28, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Oct 28, 2025 |
| H.R. 5503 | Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act Emergency Management · 0 cosponsors | Sep 18, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. Sep 19, 2025 |
| H.R. 5504 | Flood Insurance Tax Credit Act of 2025 Taxation · 0 cosponsors | Sep 18, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Sep 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 5500 | National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2025 Finance and Financial Sector · 0 cosponsors | Sep 18, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Sep 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 5501 | Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act Science, Technology, Communications · 0 cosponsors | Sep 18, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Sep 18, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Financial Services
- House Committee on Small Business (Ranking Member)
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$180,257Total raised
$115,757From individuals
$270,684Spent
$69,140Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H2NY00010, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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