Politician Info
A+ Nydia Velázquez (D - NY) LEGALIZE, TAX, AND REGULATE DECRIMINALIZE

Holds office U.S. House District 7

Sponsored Legislation

H.R.2860 - CLAIM Act of 2021

H.R.3540 - Ensuring Safe Capital Access for All Small Businesses Act of 2019

Co-sponsored Legislation
H.R.1614 - Destigmatizing in Immigration Act of 2021
 
H.R.3617 - The MORE Act of 2021
 
H.R.1996 - SAFE Banking Act of 2021

H.R.3884 - MORE Act of 2019

Comments

"Federal laws regarding marijuana haven’t changed since the failed “War on Drugs” which hurt Black and Brown communities the most. I’m proud to support the #MOREAct which will help to not only modernize our marijuana laws, but will help in the fight for racial justice." 4/1/22

Votes

2021: The Medical Marijuana Research Act, HR 5657

Yes

2021: The MORE Act, HR 3617

Yes

2021: The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1996

Yes

2019: The SAFE Banking Act, HR 1595

Yes
2019: Blumenauer/McClintock/Norton Amendment to Protect Legalization
Yes
Contact Nydia Velázquez

Email: nydia.velazquez@mail.house.gov

Web: http://velazquez.house.gov/

Phone: 202-225-2361

Address

2302 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

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