| Full Name: | Nydia M. Velázquez |
|---|---|
| Current Office: | U.S. House - 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 |
May 22, 2013
Sept. 21, 2012 - Prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from promulgating or taking any action related to the emission of greenhouse gases (Sec. 201). Prohibits ...
July 12, 2012 - Authorizes the mining of critical and strategic minerals with a mineral exploration or mine permit on National Forest lands classified as principally recreational (Sec. ...
June 7, 2013 - Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that congressional leaders support the passage of the Women's Equality Act. "The Women's Equality Act will once again restore ...
May 20, 2013 - In the wake of Superstorm Sandy, the Small Business Administration (SBA) is approving fewer than 25 percent of loan applications for New York's small businesses, ...
May 16, 2013 - Today, House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Congresswoman Linda Sánchez and 137 House Democrats in urging Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate ...
| Span | Name | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-2011 | Global Exchange Percent Loyalty to Finance, Insurance, Real Estate Lobby | 14% |
| 2011 | Environment America Positions | 100% |
| 2011 | Sierra Club Positions on Clean Water (House Only) | 100% |
| 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 |
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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