Nydia M. Velázquez

Nydia M. Velázquez

6/8/2024, 6:40 PM

Nydia M. Velázquez Congressional Service

Nydia M. Velázquez is a United States Congresswomen for the state of New York. Nydia currently serves as a House Representative for the state of New York and has served a total of 16 terms in congress.Nydia M. Velázquez has participated in over 1292 voting sessions, sponsored over 469 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 5254 individual bills.

Contact Nydia M. Velázquez

Phone Number
(202) 225-2361
State
DC
City
Washington
Address
2302 Rayburn House Office Building
Zip Code
20515

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal
Nydia Velázquez supports policies that promote economic growth, job creation, and income equality. She advocates for small business development, affordable housing, and access to capital for minority-owned businesses.

Agriculture

Liberal
Nydia Velázquez believes in supporting small farmers, promoting sustainable agriculture practices, and ensuring food security for all Americans. She advocates for increased funding for agricultural research and conservation programs.

Immigration

Liberal
Nydia Velázquez supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, protections for DREAMers, and humane treatment of asylum seekers. She opposes policies that separate families and discriminate based on immigration status.

Education

Liberal
Nydia Velázquez believes in investing in public education, increasing access to affordable higher education, and supporting teachers and school staff. She advocates for reducing student loan debt and expanding early childhood education programs.

Energy

Liberal
Nydia Velázquez supports transitioning to renewable energy sources, reducing carbon emissions, and investing in clean energy technologies. She advocates for policies that address climate change and create green jobs.

Climate change

Liberal
Nydia Velázquez recognizes the urgent need to address climate change and supports policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect natural resources, and promote sustainability. She advocates for international cooperation to combat climate change.

Healthcare

Liberal
Nydia Velázquez believes in expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting Medicaid and Medicare, and lowering prescription drug costs. She supports efforts to improve mental health services and address health disparities in underserved communities.

Housing

Liberal
Nydia Velázquez advocates for affordable housing policies, tenant protections, and investments in public housing infrastructure. She supports efforts to address homelessness, housing discrimination, and housing affordability issues.

Transportation

Liberal
Nydia Velázquez supports investments in public transportation, infrastructure improvements, and sustainable transportation options. She advocates for policies that reduce traffic congestion, improve air quality, and enhance transportation equity.

Veterans affairs

Liberal
Nydia Velázquez is committed to supporting veterans and their families by ensuring access to healthcare, education, and job training programs. She advocates for improving mental health services for veterans and addressing issues related to military sexual trauma.

Voting rights

Liberal
Nydia Velázquez believes in protecting and expanding voting rights for all Americans, including measures to increase voter participation, combat voter suppression, and strengthen election security. She supports efforts to restore the Voting Rights Act and ensure fair and accessible elections.
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Nydia M. Velázquez Latest Financials

Nydia M. Velázquez 2024 Campaign Financials

During the 2024 election cycle, Nydia M. Velázquez's raised over $472,587.10 in total contributions. The campaign spent over $616,271.72 during the 2024 election. Nydia's campaign spent $481,121.72 in operating expenses. Nydia M. Velázquez reported $159,566.43 remaining in their fund after the election for future use.
Contributions$472,587.10
Contributions by Individuals$264,837.10
Contributions by Political Parties$207,750.00
Disbursements$616,271.72
Refunded Contributions$8,300.00
Remaining Cash on Hand$159,566.43

Super PAC Contributions to Nydia M. Velázquez's 2024 Election

$215.00
The (Super PAC) spent $215.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$224.00
The (Super PAC) spent $224.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$200.00
The (Super PAC) spent $200.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$2,742.00
The (Super PAC) spent $2,742.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$1,396.00
The (Super PAC) spent $1,396.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$215.00
The (Super PAC) spent $215.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$224.00
The (Super PAC) spent $224.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$200.00
The (Super PAC) spent $200.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$2,742.00
The (Super PAC) spent $2,742.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$1,396.00
The (Super PAC) spent $1,396.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$215.00
The (Super PAC) spent $215.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$224.00
The (Super PAC) spent $224.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$200.00
The (Super PAC) spent $200.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$2,742.00
The (Super PAC) spent $2,742.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$1,396.00
The (Super PAC) spent $1,396.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$215.00
The (Super PAC) spent $215.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$224.00
The (Super PAC) spent $224.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$200.00
The (Super PAC) spent $200.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$2,742.00
The (Super PAC) spent $2,742.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.
$1,396.00
The (Super PAC) spent $1,396.00, reported as COORDINATED EXPENDITURE (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's election run.

Supporting and Opposing Nydia M. Velázquez's 2024 Election

NEW YORK'S HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE UNION 1199/SEIU AFL-CIO in support of$4,445.44
The NEW YORK'S HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE UNION 1199/SEIU AFL-CIO Political Action Committee spent $4,445.44 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2014 election run.
LOCAL 32BJ S E I U AFL-CIO in support of$26,890.74
The LOCAL 32BJ S E I U AFL-CIO Political Action Committee spent $26,890.74 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2012 election run.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO in support of$11,738.00
The AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO Political Action Committee spent $11,738.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2012 election run.
AFL-CIO COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE in support of$542.79
The AFL-CIO COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $542.79 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2010 election run.
AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION in support of$849.00
The AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Political Action Committee spent $849.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2008 election run.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS in opposition to$6,399.00
The AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Political Action Committee spent $6,399.00 in opposition to Nydia M. Velázquez's 2004 election run.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS in support of$7,131.00
The AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Political Action Committee spent $7,131.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2002 election run.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS in support of$124.00
The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS Political Action Committee spent $124.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2002 election run.
NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION (INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION) in opposition to$252.00
The NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION (INSTITUTE FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION) Political Action Committee spent $252.00 in opposition to Nydia M. Velázquez's 2000 election run.
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS in support of$11,123.00
The AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS Political Action Committee spent $11,123.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2000 election run.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS in support of$219.00
The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS Political Action Committee spent $219.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2000 election run.
AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO in support of$52.00
The AMERICAN POSTAL WORKERS UNION AFL-CIO Political Action Committee spent $52.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2000 election run.
NEW YORK STATE UNITED TEACHERS (VOTE/COPE) in support of$85.00
The NEW YORK STATE UNITED TEACHERS (VOTE/COPE) Political Action Committee spent $85.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 1996 election run.
SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2024 election run.
SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2022 election run.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES in support of$8.68
The PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES Political Action Committee spent $8.68 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2022 election run.
UNITED WE DREAM ACTION in support of$139.69
The UNITED WE DREAM ACTION Political Action Committee spent $139.69 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2020 election run.
SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2020 election run.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES in support of$59.76
The PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES Political Action Committee spent $59.76 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2020 election run.
UNITED WE DREAM ACTION PAC in support of$66.38
The UNITED WE DREAM ACTION PAC Political Action Committee spent $66.38 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2020 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2018 election run.
NEW YORK STATE IMMIGRANT ACTION FUND in support of$12,549.28
The NEW YORK STATE IMMIGRANT ACTION FUND Political Action Committee spent $12,549.28 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2016 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$20.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $20.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2016 election run.
COMMUNITY ACTION NOW in opposition to$27,899.89
The COMMUNITY ACTION NOW Political Action Committee spent $27,899.89 in opposition to Nydia M. Velázquez's 2016 election run.
ENVIRONMENT AMERICA INC in support of$419.94
The ENVIRONMENT AMERICA INC Political Action Committee spent $419.94 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2014 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2014 election run.
INNOVATION PAC in opposition to$100.00
The INNOVATION PAC Political Action Committee spent $100.00 in opposition to Nydia M. Velázquez's 2012 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$160.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $160.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2012 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2010 election run.
NARAL PRO-CHOICE AMERICA in support of$4.00
The NARAL PRO-CHOICE AMERICA Political Action Committee spent $4.00 in support of Nydia M. Velázquez's 2006 election run.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INC in opposition to$22.00
The PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACTION FUND INC Political Action Committee spent $22.00 in opposition to Nydia M. Velázquez's 2002 election run.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC in opposition to$21.00
The INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC Political Action Committee spent $21.00 in opposition to Nydia M. Velázquez's 2000 election run.
CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA: POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE in opposition to$2.00
The CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICA: POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $2.00 in opposition to Nydia M. Velázquez's 2000 election run.

Nydia M. Velázquez's Latest Votes

Congress 119 Vote 9 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedJanuary 13, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 8 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedJanuary 13, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 7 - On Passage
PassedJanuary 9, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 6 - On Passage
PassedJanuary 7, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 5 - On Agreeing to the Resolution
PassedJanuary 3, 2025

Latest Bills

Recognizing the importance of sleep health and expressing support for the designation of the week of March 9 through March 15, 2025, as "Sleep Awareness Week".
Bill HRES 235March 23, 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care.
Bill HRES 238March 23, 2025
Expressing support for the goals of a "NICU Baby's Bill of Rights".
Bill HRES 236March 23, 2025
Expressing support for the designation of "Zoroastrian Legacy and Heritage Month".
Bill HRES 234March 23, 2025
Raising awareness of the racial disparities in the impact of colorectal cancer on the Black community.
Bill HRES 239March 23, 2025
National Strategy for School Security Act of 2025
Bill HR 2259March 23, 2025
Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act of 2025
Bill HR 2240March 23, 2025
Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Education to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the reduction in force and other downsizing measures at the Department of Education.
Bill HRES 237March 23, 2025
Protect Social Security and Medicare Act
Bill HR 1950March 23, 2025
Delphi Retirees Pension Restoration Act
Bill HR 1895March 23, 2025
To require a study relating to the consolidation of certain grant programs currently available to insular areas and the suitability of such consolidation for Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 596January 22, 2025
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education, as a condition of participation in programs under title IV of such Act, to establish a policy to award posthumous degrees to certain deceased students, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 468February 4, 2025
To amend the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination based on use of section 8 vouchers, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 206January 8, 2025
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 our Latin American and Caribbean neighbors.
Bill HRES 943December 29, 2023
Expressing the approval of Congress for the 70th anniversary celebration of the Small Business Administration and in recognition of America's entrepreneurs and job creators for their important contributions to the United States economy.
Bill HRES 633January 2, 2024
Expressing support for the Nation's local public K-12 schools and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
Bill HRES 94February 27, 2025
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2025.
Bill HRES 75February 4, 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.
Bill HRES 70February 26, 2025
Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
Bill HRES 68February 19, 2025
Affirming the role of the United States in improving access to quality, inclusive public education and improving learning outcomes for children and adolescents, particularly for girls, around the world.
Bill HRES 66February 13, 2025