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Representative Nydia M. Velázquez

Biographical

Current Office: U.S. House (NY) - District 12, Democratic
First Elected: 11/03/1992
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2012
On The Ballot: None, Democratic, Working Families for U.S. House - District 7
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Paul Bader
Birth Date: 03/22/1953
Birth Place: Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
Home City: Brooklyn, NY
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Public Statements

Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012

May 16, 2012 - BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT Ms. VELÁZQUEZ. Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to this legislation, which is an affront to women, their rights and their safety. ...

Velázquez on President's Announcement Regarding Same Sex Marriage

May 10, 2012 - Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) commented on the President's announcement that he supports same-sex marriage: "While the President's heart has always been in the right ...

Velázquez Introduces Anti-Hazing Legislation

May 9, 2012 - Today, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) announced new legislation designed to curtail hazing in the military and protect servicemen and women from abuses. The legislation ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2002-2006 Voices for Creative Nonviolence Iraq War Resolution and Funding 20%
2005 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 89%
2006 National Journal Composite Liberal Score 90.5%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $303,715.92
Total Spent $396,386.90
Cash On Hand $734,170.48
Debt $7,736.52
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 03/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Nydia Velázquez refused to tell citizens where she stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2010 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Most Recent Issue Positions Researched by Project Vote Smart

Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://velazquez.house.gov/IMA/issue_subscribe.shtml

Washington, D.C. Website
http://www.house.gov/velazquez/

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/nydiavelazquez

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nydia-Velazquez/8037068318#!/pages/Nydia-Velazquez/8037068318?sk=wall

Washington, D.C.
2302 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2361
Fax: 202-226-0327

District
16 Court Street
Suite 1006
Brooklyn, NY 11241
Phone: 718-222-5819
Fax: 718-222-5830

District
173 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009
Phone: 212-673-3997
Fax: 212-473-5242

District
266 Broadway
Suite 201
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: 718-599-3658
Fax: 718-599-4537

Key Staff
2466 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3212
Phone: 202-225-2361
Fax: 202-226-0327

Key Staff
2466 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3212
Phone: 202-225-2361
Fax: 202-226-0327

Key Staff
2466 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3212
Phone: 202-225-2361
Fax: 202-226-0327

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