Nydia M. Velázquez
DemocraticNew York-7House of Representatives
Nydia Margarita Velázquez Serrano is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 7th congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented New York's 12th congressional district from 1993 to 2013, prior to redistricting. She chaired the Congressional Hispanic Caucus from 2009 to 2011. Velázquez is the first Puerto Rican woman to serve in Congress.
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House of Representatives · 1993–1995
House of Representatives · 1995–1997
House of Representatives · 1997–1999
House of Representatives · 1999–2001
House of Representatives · 2001–2003
House of Representatives · 2003–2005
House of Representatives · 2005–2007
House of Representatives · 2007–2009
House of Representatives · 2009–2011
House of Representatives · 2011–2013
House of Representatives · 2013–2015
House of Representatives · 2015–2017
House of Representatives · 2017–2019
House of Representatives · 2019–2021
House of Representatives · 2021–2023
House of Representatives · 2023–2025
House of Representatives · 2025–present
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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.
119-HCONRES-106International AffairsMay 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
119-HCONRES-99International AffairsMay 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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".
119-HJRES-169Finance and Financial SectorApr 30, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Investing in the American Dream Act
119-HR-8563Apr 28, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Small Business Territories Support Act
119-HR-8534CommerceApr 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026
119-HR-8282Government Operations and PoliticsApr 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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.
119-HJRES-153International AffairsMar 24, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
GAAME Act of 2026
119-HR-7855EducationMar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Expressing support for designation of March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month.
119-HRES-1108EducationMar 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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.
119-HRES-1056International AffairsFeb 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.
Argentina Bailout Oversight Act
119-HR-6905International AffairsDec 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.
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.
119-HR-6825Housing and Community DevelopmentDec 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act
119-HR-5867Agriculture and FoodOct 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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.
119-HCONRES-53HealthSep 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.
Flood Insurance Tax Credit Act of 2025
119-HR-5504TaxationSep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act
119-HR-5501Science, Technology, CommunicationsSep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act
119-HR-5503Emergency ManagementSep 19, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2025
119-HR-5500Finance and Financial SectorSep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
AirFAIR Act
119-HR-5502Transportation and Public WorksSep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Recognizing July 28, 2025, as "World Hepatitis Day".
119-HRES-630HealthAug 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.