PolicyBrief

Legislative Activity

Track Nydia's sponsored bills, co-sponsored legislation, and voting record

H.RES. 1365
119th CongressJun 11th 2026
Recognizing Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as a serious feeding and eating disorder and acknowledging the urgent need to advance awareness, early identification, research, and equitable access to care.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill recognizes Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) as a serious eating disorder and calls for urgent action to advance awareness, early identification, research, and equitable access to care.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.CON.RES. 106
119th CongressMay 22nd 2026
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless explicitly authorized by Congress.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 2804
119th CongressMay 20th 2026
Protecting Small Business Competitions Act of 2025
AWAITING HOUSE

This act codifies the "Rule of Two" into law, requiring federal agencies to set aside contracts above the simplified acquisition threshold for small businesses if at least two qualified small businesses can reasonably bid.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.CON.RES. 99
119th CongressMay 12th 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, while preserving the right to self-defense and intelligence sharing.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.J.RES. 169
119th CongressApr 30th 2026
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2024-05: Improper Overdraft Opt-In Practices".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill expresses congressional disapproval of the CFPB's withdrawal of its circular concerning improper overdraft opt-in practices.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 8563
119th CongressApr 28th 2026
Investing in the American Dream Act
IN COMMITTEE

This Act expands eligibility for certain Small Business Administration loans to include businesses owned by lawfully present non-citizens and those with principal residences outside the U.S.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 8534
119th CongressApr 27th 2026
Small Business Territories Support Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes the Office of Territorial Affairs within the Small Business Administration to better support small businesses in U.S. territories through targeted programs and dedicated liaison services.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 8282
119th CongressApr 14th 2026
Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

This bill authorizes a Congressional Gold Medal to honor Rabbi Michoel Ber Weissmandl for his heroic efforts to rescue Jewish people during the Holocaust.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.J.RES. 153
119th CongressMar 24th 2026
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities within or against Cuba.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.RES. 1108
119th CongressMar 5th 2026
Expressing support for designation of March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses the House's support for designating March 2026 as Music in Our Schools Month to recognize the value and address inequities in music education.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 7855
119th CongressMar 5th 2026
GAAME Act of 2026
IN COMMITTEE

The GAAME Act of 2026 mandates and expands access to standards-based arts and music education within Title I schools to support comprehensive student achievement.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.RES. 1056
119th CongressFeb 10th 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.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution calls for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the establishment of a "New Good Neighbor" policy to foster improved, cooperative relations between the U.S. and its Latin American and Caribbean neighbors.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 6905
119th CongressDec 18th 2025
Argentina Bailout Oversight Act
IN COMMITTEE

This act mandates a Government Accountability Office study and report to Congress on the origins, U.S. response, and aftermath of Argentina's 2025 financial crisis.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 6825
119th CongressDec 17th 2025
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.
IN COMMITTEE

This bill mandates that federal monitors and receivers overseeing public housing agencies must testify annually before relevant House and Senate committees.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 5867
119th CongressOct 28th 2025
Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act
IN COMMITTEE

This bill establishes a pilot grant program to fund schools offering 100% plant-based meal options and creates a separate pilot program to help cover the costs of providing nondairy beverage substitutes for students with written requests for dietary accommodations.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.CON.RES. 53
119th CongressSep 26th 2025
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.
IN COMMITTEE

This resolution expresses the House's support for World Contraception Day and outlines the importance of ensuring equitable, comprehensive, and affordable access to contraception both domestically and globally.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 5503
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Strengthening Capacity for Disaster Resilient Territories Act
IN COMMITTEE

This Act establishes a FEMA program to identify and address the unique capacity and logistical challenges U.S. territories face in accessing and completing disaster recovery funding under the Stafford Act.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 5500
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2025
IN COMMITTEE

The National Flood Insurance Program Administrative Reform Act of 2025 establishes administrative reforms, fraud penalties, enhanced policyholder rights, staffing mandates, and studies to improve the operation and transparency of the NFIP.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 5501
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
Data Improvement for Puerto Rico Recovery Act
IN COMMITTEE

This Act mandates a study and report by the Comptroller General detailing the data used, gaps encountered, and proposed improvements for federal disaster recovery grants distributed to Puerto Rico.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY

H.R. 5502
119th CongressSep 18th 2025
AirFAIR Act
IN COMMITTEE

The AirFAIR Act prohibits airlines and ticket sellers from excessively increasing airfare prices during officially declared disasters or emergencies, defining a 30% increase as automatically excessive.

Nydia Velázquez
D

Nydia Velázquez

Representative

NY