Rep. Nydia Velázquez, U.S. Congresswoman representing New York’s 7th district since 1993, recently addressed several key issues in a series of posts on her official Twitter account.
On April 29, 2026, Velázquez commented on a Supreme Court decision regarding voting rights, stating: “Today’s SCOTUS decision is a direct attack on our democracy. By undermining critical voting protections, this ruling opens the door to discrimination and silences voices, especially in communities of color. We should be strengthening the right to vote, not stripping it away.”
Two days later, on May 1, 2026, Velázquez expressed condolences following a fatal accident involving a child in Brooklyn: “Heartbroken by the tragic loss of a 9-year-old child struck by a school bus this morning in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. My prayers are with the child’s family and loved ones during this unimaginable time. We must do more to protect our children and ensure safe streets in every”.
Later that same day, she announced new federal funding for public housing infrastructure: “$1,200,000 is coming to NYCHA Bushwick Houses. These funds will help the replacement of deteriorating wood roof tanks to protect water quality. This investment means safer, cleaner water for residents and a stronger, more resilient community. Every family deserves reliable”.
Velázquez has served as the representative for New York’s 7th District since replacing Stephen Solarz in 1993 and is recognized as one of the longest-serving members from New York City. Born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico in 1953 and currently residing in Brooklyn, she graduated from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras with a BA in 1974.
