Politician Info
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Nydia Velázquez (D - NY)
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
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