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Summary

Representative Nydia M. Velázquez

Full Name: Nydia M. Velázquez
Office: U.S. House (NY) - District 7, Democratic
First Elected: 11/03/1992
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Female
Family: Husband: Paul Bader
Birth Date: 03/22/1953
Birth Place: Yabucoa, Puerto Rico
Home City: Brooklyn, NY
Religion: Roman Catholic

Recent Key Votes

H Amdt 1103 - Limits Funding for War in Afghanistan to the Withdrawal of U.S. Forces
Amendment (Yea)

May 17, 2012 - Requires the withdrawal of both members of the Armed Forces and Department of Defense contractor personnel who are in Afghanistan. Prohibits the ...

HR 1540 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012
Legislation (Nay)

Dec. 14, 2011 - Authorizes the Armed Forces of the United States to detain covered persons in military custody pending disposition under the law of war (Secs. 1021 ...

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Recent Public Statements

Puerto Rico Status Legislation

May 15, 2013 - Ms. VELÁZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, if we are to fairly resolve the issue of Puerto Rico's status, we must find a framework for true self-determination. The ...

Puerto Rico Status Legislation

May 15, 2013 - Ms. VELÁZQUEZ. Mr. Speaker, if we are to fairly resolve the issue of Puerto Rico's status, we must find a framework for true self-determination. The ...

Letter to The Honorable Andrew Cuomo, Governor of New York

May 13, 2013 - We are writing to urge you to rescind New York's Memorandum of Agreement and withdraw from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Secure Communities program. ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 Women's Action for New Directions (WAND) and-WILL Positions (House Only) 92
2010 Fleet Reserve Association Positions (House Only) 75%
2011 Fleet Reserve Association Positions 100%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $674,523.93
Total Spent $1,285,101.72
Cash On Hand $216,263.67
Debt $7,736.52
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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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 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Contact Information

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

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

Capitol Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nydia-Velazquez/8037068318

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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