Nydia Velázquez

Nydia Velázquez

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Commerce24%
Health13%
Finance and Financial Sector9%
Education8%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Nydia Velázquez has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
HRES 1056
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.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.

In Committee
HR 6905
Argentina Bailout Oversight Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, 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.

In Committee
HR 6825
To require Federal monitors and receivers of public housing agencies to testify before the Committee on Financial Services of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs of the Senate.

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 5867
Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HCONRES 53
Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.

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.

In Committee
HR 5504
Flood Insurance Tax Credit Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 5501
Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 5503
Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

In Committee
HR 5500
National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 5502
AirFAIR Act

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

In Committee
HRES 630
Recognizing July 28, 2025, as "World Hepatitis Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
HR 4539
Texture Positive Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 4004
No Anonymity in Immigration Enforcement Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 3829
FinCEN–SBA Coordination on Beneficial Ownership Registration Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.

In Committee
HR 3828
Combating Deceptive Immigration Enforcement Practices Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 3169
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

In Committee
HRES 356
Expressing support for the designation of April 13, 2025, through April 26, 2025, as "National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 2982
Fair Taxation of Digital Assets in Puerto Rico Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 2804
Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HRES 257
Expressing support for the designation of March 2025 as "Music in Our Schools Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 1817
Arturo Alfonso Schomburg Congressional Gold Medal Act

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.

In Committee
HR 1816
WOSB Accountability Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

In Committee
HRES 165
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2025, as Community Arts Education Day.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In Committee
HR 1586
WOSB Certification Expansion and Opportunity Act

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 596
Report on Grant Consolidation Authority for Puerto Rico Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 468
Mel’s Law

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

In Committee
HR 206
Landlord Accountability Act of 2025

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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.

In Committee
HR 10407
SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2024

Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on Science, Space, and Technology, and Armed Services, 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.

In Committee
Amendment 1232
House Amendment 1232

On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment (A002) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 199 - 204 (Roll no. 487).

Not Agreed to (199-204)
HR 10246
504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 10244
Improving SBA Engagement on Employee Ownership Act

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 10247
504 Credit Risk Management Improvement Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 10243
Disaster Loan Equity for Territories Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 10242
Main Street Employee Ownership 2.0 Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 10245
504 Program Level Flexibility Act

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 10241
Microloan Improvement Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 10119
SBA IT Modernization Reform Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 9988
AirFAIR Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

In Committee
HR 9857
Mel’s Law

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 9744
Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 9509
Extended Opportunity for Small Disadvantaged Businesses Act

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 9510
Generating Revenue Opportunities for Women-Owned Small Businesses Act of 2024

Referred to the Committee on Small Business, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, and Oversight and Accountability, 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.

In Committee
HR 9455
IDEA Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
HR 8875
Texture Positive Act of 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 8601
Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 8443
Prison to Proprietorship Act

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HRES 1095
Expressing support for designation of March 2024 as Music in Our Schools Month.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 7575
Supporting America’s Young Entrepreneurs Act of 2024

Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Small Business, 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.

In Committee
HR 7510
Survivor Financial Safety and Inclusion Working Group Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HRES 1033
Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2024, as Community Arts Education Day.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

In Committee
HR 7105
WOSB Certification and Opportunity Expansion Act

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

In Committee
HRES 943
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.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.

In Committee
HR 6715
Education Against Hate Crimes Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 6567
Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

In Committee
Amendment 812
House Amendment 812

On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 206 - 223, 1 Present (Roll no. 688).

Not Agreed to (206-223, 1 Present)
HR 6455
Climate Displaced Persons Act

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.

In Committee
HR 6320
Increase Small Business Utilization Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 5858
Ovarian, Cervical, and Endometrial Cancer Awareness Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HCONRES 68
Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2023, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 5554
BAN OPs From Our Food Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 5519
Greater Accountability in Pay Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 5454
Fairness in Shaping Small Business Contracting Policies Act of 2023

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Small Business, 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.

In Committee
HRES 633
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.

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 5063
Small Business Contracting Credit Act

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HRES 632
Recognizing July 28, 2023, as "World Hepatitis Day".

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 4760
Fueling Alternative Transportation with a Carbon Aviation Tax Act of 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment, Manufacturing, and Critical Materials.

In Committee
HR 4593
Agricultural Representation for the United States Territories Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.

In Committee
HCONRES 55
Recognizing the need for a sustainable, economically viable, and fair debt restructuring plan for the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 4270
Public School Green Rooftop Program

Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy, Climate and Grid Security.

In Committee
HR 4192
Small Business Financing Disclosure Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 3390
Report on Grant Consolidation Authority for Puerto Rico Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 3276
Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 2984
CLAIM Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HRES 316
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 9, 2023, through April 15, 2023, as "National Young Audiences Arts for Learning Week".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 1665
Safe Charging Electrical Bikes and Scooters Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

In Committee
HR 1431
Landlord Accountability Act of 2023

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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.

In Committee
HR 969
GAAME Act of 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HRES 119
Expressing support for designation of March 2023 as Music in Our Schools Month.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

In Committee
HR 307
Public Housing Emergency Response Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 9347
Main Street Employee Ownership 2.0 Act of 2022

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 9323
Lifting American Children From Poverty Act

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

In Committee
HR 9086
Puerto Rico Recovery Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

In Committee
HCONRES 109
Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2022, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HRES 1376
Marking the 5-year anniversary of the devastation of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands by Hurricane Maria.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee
HR 8765
BAN OPs From Our Food Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

In Committee
Amendment 312
House Amendment 312

On agreeing to the Velazquez amendment (A003) Agreed to by recorded vote: 296 - 128 (Roll no. 412).

Agreed to (296-128)
HR 8482
Collateral Requirements for Disaster Loans Act

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HRES 1076
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 2, 2022, through May 5, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 7352
PPP and Bank Fraud Enforcement Harmonization Act of 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-166.

Passed
HR 7351
Promoting Fair Lending to Small Businesses Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HR 7280
Prison to Proprietorship Act

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

In Committee
HR 7071
Expand Education Deduction for Teachers Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

In Committee
HR 6575
Protecting Americans from Gun Violence Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

In Committee
HR 6556
Landlord Accountability Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

In Committee
HR 6464
Hear our Heroes Act of 2022

Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

In Committee
HR 6054
Small Business Lending Disclosure Act of 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

In Committee
HRES 740
Recognizing October 2021 as Liver Cancer Awareness Month.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HR 5675
Liver Illness Visibility, Education, and Research Act of 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HRES 685
Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2021, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

In Committee
HCONRES 51
Marking the four-year anniversary of the devastation of Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands by Hurricane Maria.

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

In Committee

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