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 1340 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 aimed at economic equity and job creation, emphasizing assistance for small businesses, higher minimum wage, and tax reforms that benefit lower- and middle-income families.

Agriculture

Liberal
Velázquez advocates for sustainable farming practices and supports programs that help small and minority-owned farms, ensuring fair access to agricultural resources and funding.

Immigration

Liberal
She supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protections for DACA recipients.

Education

Liberal
Velázquez advocates for increased federal funding for public schools, support for college affordability, and comprehensive early childhood education programs.

Energy

Liberal
She supports the development of renewable energy sources and policies that promote environmental sustainability, aiming to reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Climate change

Liberal
Velázquez is in favor of aggressive action to combat climate change, endorsing policies that implement strict environmental regulations and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Healthcare

Liberal
She supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, advocating for a public option or similar measures to ensure coverage for all Americans.

Housing

Liberal
Velázquez focuses on affordable housing initiatives, supporting federal assistance programs to ensure housing stability for low-income families.

Transportation

Liberal
Velázquez promotes investment in public transportation infrastructure to improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion, with an emphasis on sustainable solutions.

Veterans affairs

Liberal
She supports enhancing veterans' benefits and healthcare services, focusing on improving the VA system and addressing mental health and disability claims efficiently.

Voting rights

Liberal
Velázquez advocates for protecting and expanding voting rights, opposing voter suppression efforts and supporting reforms that increase electoral participation.
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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.
$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 85 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PassedMarch 31, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 84 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PassedMarch 31, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 83 - On Passage
PassedMarch 27, 2025
Congress 119 Vote 82 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
FailedMarch 27, 2025

Latest Bills

Stop Raising Prices on Food Act
Bill HR 2842April 26, 2025
Protecting Medical Research Funding Act
Bill HR 2855April 26, 2025
Youth Sports Facilities Act of 2025
Bill HR 2850April 26, 2025
Housing Supply Frameworks Act
Bill HR 2840April 26, 2025
Reconciliation in Place Names Act
Bill HR 2843April 26, 2025
Great Lakes and National Weather Service Funding Protection Act
Bill HR 2856April 26, 2025
Expanded Student Saver’s Tax Credit Act
Bill HR 2852April 26, 2025
Drain the Swamp Act
Bill HR 2857April 26, 2025
Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2025
Bill HR 2848April 26, 2025
Michael Enzi Voluntary Protection Program Act
Bill HR 2844April 26, 2025
Expressing support for the designation of March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month".
Bill HRES 257April 23, 2025
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2025, as Community Arts Education Day.
Bill HRES 165March 3, 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
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