Nydia M. Velázquez
- In Office SinceJan 5, 1993
- Next ElectionNov 2026
- Current Term17th Term
At a Glance
Leadership Roles
View all- House Committee on Financial ServicesMemberThe House Financial Services Committee has jurisdiction over issues pertaining to the economy, the banking system, housing, insurance, and securities and exchanges. Additionally, the Committee also has jurisdiction over monetary policy, international finance, international monetary organizations, and efforts to combat terrorist financing. The Committee oversees the Nation’s economy through its oversight of the Federal Reserve Board and individual reserve banks, the Treasury, the production and distribution of currency, and the Nation’s capital markets.
- House Committee on Small BusinessRanking MemberThe House Small Business Committee was established to protect and assist small businesses. As such, the Committee has jurisdiction over matters related to small business financial aid, regulatory flexibility, and paperwork reduction. Additionally, the House Small Business Committee has oversight and legislative authority over the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its programs.
- Financial InstitutionsMember
- Housing and InsuranceMember
Voting Alignment
View details- With party100%
- With districtSample
- Bipartisan0%
- Against party0%
Based on 563 recorded votes.
District Snapshot
View districtTop Issue Areas
From 37 recent bills- Economy33%
- Military12%
- Education12%
- Retail7%
- Rights7%
Share of issue-area tags across the 37 most recent sponsored bills. Tags don't sum to 100% because the rest falls outside the top five.
Recent Activity
Sample- Recent · SampleVelázquez weighs in on this week's key votes
- Recent · SampleVelázquez co-sponsors new legislation
- Recent · SampleVelázquez statement on committee action
Recent Bills Sponsored
View allRecognizing 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.
In CommitteeTo direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
In CommitteeProtecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025
In CommitteeDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
In CommitteeContact Official
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