Nydia Velázquez
Nydia Margarita Velázquez Serrano (/ˈnɪdiə/ NID-ee-ə, Spanish: [ˈniðja βeˈlaskes]; born March 28, 1953) is an American politician serving in the United States House of Representatives since 1993. A Democrat from New York, Velázquez chaired the Congressional Hispanic Caucus until January 3, 2011. Her district, in New York City, was numbered the 12th district from 1993 to 2013 and has been numbered the 7th district since 2013. Velázquez is the first Puerto Rican woman to serve in the United States Congress.
Nydia Velázquez | |
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| Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Blaine Luetkemeyer |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sam Graves |
| Succeeded by | Steve Chabot |
| In office February 28, 1998 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | John LaFalce |
| Succeeded by | Steve Chabot |
| Chair of the House Small Business Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2019 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Chabot |
| Succeeded by | Roger Williams |
| In office January 3, 2007 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Don Manzullo |
| Succeeded by | Sam Graves |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
| Assumed office January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Stephen Solarz (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | 12th district (1993–2013) 7th district (2013–present) |
| Member of the New York City Council from the 27th district | |
| In office 1984–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Luis Olmedo |
| Succeeded by | Victor L. Robles |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nydia Margarita Velázquez March 28, 1953 Yabucoa, Puerto Rico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Paul Bader (m. 2000) |
| Education | University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras (BA) New York University (MA) |
| Website | House website |
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