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.
Source: Wikipedia →Terms of Service
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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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".
119-HJRES-207CommerceJul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026
119-HR-9943CommerceJul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Recognizing July 28, 2026, as "World Hepatitis Day".
119-HRES-1458HealthJul 23, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026
119-HR-9885CommerceJul 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.
Mel’s Law
119-HR-468EducationJan 15, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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-8563CommerceApr 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.
7(a) Program Risk Oversight Act
119-HR-9691CommerceJul 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Prison to Proprietorship Act
119-HR-9491CommerceJun 25, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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.
119-HRES-1365HealthJun 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.
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.
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.