Nydia M. Velázquez
Representative · U.S. House · New York · District 07
Democratic
Biography
Nydia Velazquez (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing New York's 7th Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2013. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027. House to represent New York's 7th Congressional District. Velazquez was the first Puerto Rican woman elected to the U.S. House.
On the record
- Education
- University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras; New York University
- Profession
- College professor
- Born
- 1953-03-28
- Religion
- Christian: Catholic
Contact
- Capitol office
- 2302 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · (202) 225-2361
- Phone
- (202) 225-2361
- Website
- https://velazquez.house.gov
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