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Nydia Velazquez
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Nydia Velazquez

Nydia Velazquez

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House · NY · Since 1993
Party AlignmentStrong Party Line
96%aligned with Democratic positions

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Breaks from Democratic Line

Issues where this official takes a different direction than the typical Democratic position

Immigration & Border Security
Leans ForAgainst

Issues & Stances

Positions based on voting record, public statements, and party platform

Healthcare & Medicare
Est.Strongly For

Supports expanding the Affordable Care Act, lowering prescription drug costs, and protecting coverage for pre-existing conditions.

Education & Student Debt
Est.Strongly For

Supports increased funding for public schools, student debt relief, and universal pre-K programs.

Climate & Environment
Est.Strongly For

Supports aggressive climate action, clean energy investment, and reducing carbon emissions.

Supports multilateral diplomacy, international alliances, and American leadership in global institutions.

Supports regulating big tech, protecting consumer privacy, and ensuring AI safety standards.

Supports common-sense gun safety measures including universal background checks and assault weapons restrictions.

Advocates for raising the minimum wage, strengthening labor unions, and investing in job training programs.

Opposes current immigration enforcement approaches, advocating for more balanced reform.

Housing & Affordability
Est.Strongly For

Supports affordable housing initiatives, rent stabilization, and increased funding for public housing.

Criminal Justice Reform
Est.Strongly For

Supports criminal justice reform including sentencing reform, police accountability, and reducing incarceration.

Supports major infrastructure investment including roads, bridges, public transit, and broadband expansion.

Supports strengthening and expanding Social Security and Medicare benefits for seniors.

Supports maintaining strong national defense while prioritizing diplomacy and strategic alliances.

Energy Policy & Oil/Gas
Est.Leans Against

Opposes fossil fuel expansion and subsidies, calling for rapid transition to renewable energy sources.

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LGBTQ+ Rights
Est.Strongly For

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Labor & Unions
Est.Strongly For

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Votes vs. Stances

57%
Some contradictions
8 of 14 votes match stated positions

Notable Contradictions

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (H.R.3564)Voted nay
Stance on Healthcare & Medicare:Strongly For
End Woke Higher Education Act (H.R.9106)Voted nay
Stance on Education & Student Debt:Strongly For
Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act (H.R.6126)Voted nay
Stance on Climate & Environment:Strongly For
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R.4820)Voted nay
Stance on Foreign Policy & Diplomacy:Leans For
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 (H.R.3950)Voted nay
Stance on Climate & Environment:Strongly For