Nydia M. Velázquez

House of Representatives · Democrat · New York's 7th district · since Jan 2023

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‹ Sep 14 – Sep 20 ›

Wednesday, Sep 16

Introduced a bill

H.R. 10471 · CLAIM Act

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Not voting House of Representatives · Roll Call 314

S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed, 401–14.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 313

H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 415–9.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 309

H.R. 9576 · National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026

On Passage. Passed, 352–72.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 312

H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 417–3.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 311

H.J.Res. 213 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".

On Passage. Passed, 214–208.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 310

H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act

On Passage. Passed, 217–207.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 308

H.R. 5334 · Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments. Passed, 262–159.

Tuesday, Sep 15

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 307

H.Con.Res. 93 · Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

On Agreeing to the Resolution. Passed, 220–204.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 306

H.J.Res. 210 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".

On Passage. Passed, 216–211.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 305

H.R. 9500 · Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 408–17.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 304

H.R. 2140 · Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Passed, 343–79.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 303

H.R. 4646 · Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 424–0.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 302

H.R. 8278 · Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 417–7.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 301

H.R. 2978 · GUARD Act

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 414–7.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 300

H.Res. 1530 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.

On Agreeing to the Resolution. Passed, 214–211.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 299

H.Res. 1530 · Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9576) to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 10326) to enhance information-sharing capabilities between Federal law enforcement and State agencies to detect, investigate, and prosecute fraud in certain Federal programs, and to protect individual privacy; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 210) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision''; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 213) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ‘‘California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 5334) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes.

On Ordering the Previous Question. Passed, 214–208.

Voted Nay House of Representatives · Roll Call 298

H.Res. 1486 · Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

On Motion to Table. Passed, 232–147.

What does it mean to table?

A vote to set a proposal aside, which usually ends it.

Monday, Sep 14

Introduced a bill

H.R. 10375 · 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2026

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 745.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 297

H.R. 3276 · Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 345–60.

Voted Yea House of Representatives · Roll Call 296

H.R. 4219 · National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Passed, 371–33.

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Bills they cosponsored · 508

H.Res. 1635 · Supporting the designation of October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. · Oct 22, 2026

H.R. 10807 · Get the Flock Out of Our Communities Act

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. · Oct 13, 2026

H.Con.Res. 123 · Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. · Oct 6, 2026

H.Res. 1610 · Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' 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. · Oct 5, 2026

H.Res. 1591 · Expressing support for the designation of October 15, 2026, as "Liver Cancer Awareness Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · Oct 1, 2026

Committees

  • House Committee on Financial Services Member
  • Financial Institutions Member
  • Housing and Insurance Member
  • House Committee on Small Business Ranking member

Bills and committee seats from the official record.