US Representative

Nydia Velazquez 2025-2026 Regular Session - Authored & Sponsored Legislation (Page 12)

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress House Bill HB4650

Introduced
7/23/25  
Safe Return Act
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Us Congress House Bill HB4664

Introduced
7/23/25  
Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
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Us Congress House Bill HB4682

Introduced
7/23/25  
End Solitary Confinement Act
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Us Congress House Bill HB4796

Introduced
7/29/25  
Restoring Essential Healthcare Act
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Us Congress House Bill HB4797

Introduced
7/29/25  
EATS Act of 2025 Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2025
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Us Congress House Bill HB484

Introduced
1/16/25  
Refer
1/16/25  
Refer
2/14/25  
Food Deserts Act This bill establishes a grant program within the Department of Agriculture to reduce food deserts. Under the program, grants are provided to states for revolving funds that support the establishment and operation of grocery stores in underserved communities. Underserved communities are communities that have (1) limited access to affordable, healthy foods, including fresh fruits and vegetables, in grocery retail stores or farmer-to-consumer direct markets; and (2) a high rate of hunger, a high rate of food insecurity, or a high poverty rate.The bill requires states to use such funds for loans that support grocery stores in underserved communities, including for opening a store (excluding new construction), or supporting an existing store.In order to qualify for loans, grocery stores must meet criteria enumerated in the bill. For example, grocery stores must (1) emphasize unprocessed, healthful foods; (2) provide staple foods and a variety of raw fruits and vegetables; and (3) charge affordable prices at or below market values.Further, states must prioritize loan applications from entities that meet criteria related tohiring workers from the underserved community,providing classes or educational information about a healthful diet,sourcing food from local urban farms and gardens, anddemonstrating existing supply chain relationships in the grocery industry.
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Us Congress House Bill HB485

Introduced
1/16/25  
Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act
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Us Congress House Bill HB4872

Introduced
8/5/25  
Ending Homelessness Act of 2025
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Us Congress House Bill HB4888

Introduced
8/5/25  
Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025
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Us Congress House Bill HB51

Introduced
1/3/25  
Washington, D.C. Admission Act
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Us Congress House Bill HB609

Introduced
1/22/25  
Assuring Medicare’s Promise Act of 2025
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Us Congress House Bill HB612

Introduced
1/22/25  
Health Care Providers Safety Act of 2025
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Us Congress House Bill HB630

Introduced
1/22/25  
Neighbors Not Enemies Act

Primary Sponsor of Legislation

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Us Congress House Bill HB468

Introduced
1/15/25  
Mel’s Law
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Us Congress House Bill HB596

Introduced
1/21/25  
Report on Grant Consolidation Authority for Puerto Rico ActThis bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress regarding the consolidation of certain grant programs currently available to insular areas and the suitability of such consolidation for Puerto Rico. (At present, such consolidation allows insular areas to apply for a consolidated grant in lieu of filing an individual application for each eligible grant program.)Further, any official of Puerto Rico from whom the GAO seeks information for purposes of that report must promptly and comprehensively respond to such request for information.