Question 1

Who is Nydia Velázquez?

Accepted Answer

Nydia Velázquez is a Democratic Representative from New York, now in year 33 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Nydia Velázquez’s voting record?

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Rep. Nydia Velázquez has cast 359 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Rep. Velázquez voted yea 36% and nay 60% of the time.

Question 3

What bills has Nydia Velázquez sponsored?

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Rep. Nydia Velázquez has sponsored 496 bills and cosponsored 5,637 in Congress. Legislative focus areas include Commerce, Health, Finance and Financial Sector, and Unknown. Most recently, Rep. Velázquez introduced HRES 1056 in February 2026: "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."

Question 4

What district does Nydia Velázquez represent?

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Rep. Nydia Velázquez represents New York's 7th congressional district. With a median household income of $88,575, the district heavily Democratic (D+56). The median age is 33.9. Median rent runs $2,142/month. Unemployment sits at 7.4%.

Question 5

What committees does Nydia Velázquez serve on?

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Rep. Nydia Velázquez serves on House Committee on Small Business, House Committee on Financial Services. Rep. Velázquez holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of House Committee on Small Business. Across these committees, Rep. Velázquez sits on 2 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Nydia Velázquez?

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Rep. Nydia Velázquez's Washington office is at 2302 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Call (202) 225-2361. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Rep. Velázquez's office.

Question 7

Is Nydia Velázquez a democrat?

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Nydia Velázquez is a member of the Democratic Party, representing New York's 7th district in the U.S. House. Rep. Velázquez has cast 359 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 36% of the time.

Question 8

What are the demographics of New York District 7?

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New York District 7 is 34.8% Hispanic, 41.1% White, 11.5% Black, 12.3% Asian. The median age is 33.9. Median household income is $88,575. The poverty rate is 15%. Unemployment is 7.4%. Median rent is $2,142/month. Median home value is $859,200. 7.4% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

Question 9

How did Nydia Velázquez do in the 2024 election?

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In the 2024 election, the result was 78.11% Democratic and 21.89% Republican. 221,779 total votes were cast. The Democratic candidate won by 56.22 points. Trend: R shift +5 from the previous cycle. Trend: R shift +5 from the previous cycle.

Nydia Velázquez

Representative Nydia Velázquez

Professional History

U.S. Representative

Director, Department of Puerto Rican Community Affairs in the United States

National Director, Migration Division Office, Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources

Member, New York City Council

Special Assistant, Congressman Ed Towns

Adjunct Professor, Hunter College of the City University of New York

Faculty Member, University of Puerto Rico

Policy Focus Areas

Notable Legislation

Small Business Advocacy

Hurricane Maria Relief

Public Housing Funding

DREAM Act Support

Committee Assignments

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