U.S. House of Representatives
Nydia M. Velázquez
U.S. Representative for New York's 7th District
- Party
- Democratic
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 28, 2026
At a glance
Nydia M. Velázquez represents New York's 7th District in the U.S. House. Velázquez first took office in this chamber on Jan 5, 1993, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Velázquez's recent roll-call votes. Velázquez sponsored at least 20 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Financial Services; Small Business (Ranking Member)
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 28, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often Velázquez voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as New York's other representatives
- Their votes grouped by topic
- Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
- What this means for you: how this district compares with New York and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →91% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Did not vote
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 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". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No
Bills Velázquez sponsored
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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.
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.
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Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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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".
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Investing in the American Dream Act
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Small Business Territories Support Act
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.
Campaign finance
Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 14, 2026
Total reported receipts
$180,257
Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2024 · filed Dec 20, 2024 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2023 · filed Jan 3, 2023 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2020 · filed Dec 31, 2020 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
New York's 7th District
People
753,548 residents
Household income
Median $88,575 a year
Rent
Median $2,142 a month
Internet
8.0% of households have no internet access
What's uncertain
These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.