Nydia M. Velázquez

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Velázquez voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

1. Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%

Where Velázquez broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  Velázquez and Davidson Reintroduce Bill to Help Legal Cannabis Businesses Obtain Insurance

  Reintroduced bipartisan bill to allow insurers to serve state-legal cannabis businesses.

  “Because of the conflict between federal and state law, insurers are still hesitant to write policies for cannabis businesses.”

  CommerceAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Aug 31, 2026

  Velázquez Demands Answers as Culebra’s Health Center Is Days from Losing Its Operator

  Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) wrote to Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH) Secretary Dr. Víctor M. Ramos Otero demanding answers about the Department’s abrupt decision to change the administration of the Culebra Center…

  “For the people of Culebra, this marked the first time they were receiving this range of services, which any U.S. citizen would consider basic, in their own municipality without having to undertake a 17-mile round trip to Puerto Rico’s mainland.”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 13, 2026

  Velázquez and Ocasio-Cortez Statement on Puerto Rico Water Crisis

  Families cannot cook or clean, businesses cannot serve their customers, and the elderly and people with disabilities are struggling to get the water they need to live.

  “Access to clean water is a fundamental human right. Right now, the Governor and the federal government must do everything in their power to affirm that right, restore water access, and make the robust investments necessary to update Puerto Rico’s public infrastructure.”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Velázquez voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 46 (House median 25) · cosponsored 503 (median 289), 279 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Commerce, International Affairs, Health.

• H.Con.Res. 122 Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2026, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10471 CLAIM ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10375 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2026Modernizes the SBA 504 loan program and expands small manufacturer eligibility. AI-readCommerce · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 9943 Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act of 2026Commerce · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1458 Recognizing July 28, 2026, as "World Hepatitis Day".Health · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
• H.J.Res. 207 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Small Business Administration relating to "Citizenship and Residency Requirements and Recission of Procedural Notice 5000-872050" and "Revised Applicant Ownership, Citizenship, and Residency Requirements for 7(a) and 504 Loans".Commerce · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9885 Maintaining Small Business Engagement Act of 2026Commerce · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9691 7(a) Program Risk Oversight ActCommerce · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 In committee

How often Velázquez voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Velázquez’s campaign raised $180K: $116K (64%) from individuals and $65K (36%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $81K.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Velázquez

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 25.

1. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
2. Small Business Investor Alliance Trade association PAC
3. National Association of Development Companies Trade association PAC

Velázquez’s own leadership PAC: Progress PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.