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Nydia M. Velázquez

U.S. Representative · New York's 7th congressional district

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202614 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

Doing now

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Recent votes

Nydia M. Velázquez is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 36 of them. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Did not vote
    S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · · House roll call 314
  2. Voted yes
    H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 313
  3. Voted yes
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 312
  4. Voted no
    H.J.Res. 213: 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".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 311
  5. Voted no
    H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 310
  6. Voted no
    H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 309
  7. Voted no
    H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed · · House roll call 308
  8. Voted yes
    H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · · House roll call 307
  9. Voted no
    H.J.Res. 210: 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".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 306
  10. Voted yes
    H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 305

Bills sponsored

46 bills and resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress. The newest 10 are below.

  1. 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 · 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.
  2. H.R. 10471: CLAIM Act
    Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  3. H.R. 10375: 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2026
    Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
  4. H.R. 9943: Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026
    Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  5. H.Res. 1458: Recognizing July 28, 2026, as "World Hepatitis Day".
    Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  6. 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 · Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  7. H.R. 9885: Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026
    Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · 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.
  8. H.R. 9691: 7(a) Program Risk Oversight Act
    Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Latest action Jul 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  9. H.R. 9491: Prison to Proprietorship Act
    Introduced Jun 25, 2026 · Latest action Jun 25, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  10. 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 · 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.

Where they stand

Key votes are the votes that decided bills on each issue. Statements are not tracked yet.

Immigration

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

51 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Did not vote H.Res. 1490: Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 1, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 2 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 4004: No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025
  • H.R. 3828: Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2025

Abortion

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

2 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 23, 2025, roll call)

Taxes and spending

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

35 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 113: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 2 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 5504: Flood Insurance Tax Credit Act of 2025
  • H.R. 2982: Fair Taxation of Digital Assets in Puerto Rico Act of 2025

Foreign policy and defense

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

49 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 23, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 5 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
New York's 7th congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-2361
  • Office 2302 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3207
Source

Website velazquez.house.gov

Sources

Vote positions are as the House recorded them. Members who were absent are listed as not voting.