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Nydia M. Velázquez

U.S. Representative · NY-7 · Democrat · Ranking Member, Small Business

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Background

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Background

  • 1983Edolphus Towns1Official record
  • 1981–1983Adjunct professor1Official record
  • University teacher2Official record
  • EducationMaster of Arts, New York University, 19761Official record
  • EducationBachelor of Arts, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, 19741Official record
  • EducationUniversity of Puerto Rico2Official record

Offices held

  • Since 1984New York City Council1Official record
  • 1986–1989Director1Official record

Sources

  1. bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl · Official record
  2. govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CDIR-2022-10-26/html/CDIR-2022-10-26-NY… · Official record

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Résumé and contact

Career in Congress

  • U.S. House, NY-7Democrat2013–present
  • U.S. House, NY-12Democrat1993–2013

Seat

District
7
Current term
2025–2027
Age
73

Committees and roles

All committees

Contact

DC office
202-225-2361
2302 Rayburn House Office Building
District offices
Brooklyn, Sunnyside
Facebook
8037068318

Elsewhere

Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets

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