Member | NY-07

Making history as the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress, Nydia is a fierce advocate and champion of those often ignored while also opening doors for the next generation of Latina leaders across the country. 

A LEADER FOR THE PEOPLE

As a fighter for economic opportunity, Nydia works to encourage economic development, access to affordable housing, quality education and health care for all New York City families. Throughout her time in Congress, Nydia has remained a staunch advocate for the working-class and has remained dedicated to serving her community. Nydia is the Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee as well as a member of the House Committee on Natural Resources. Nydia is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs. She supports initiatives to limit the impact that rising energy costs and regulatory and tax burdens have on small businesses. She champions all of her initiatives and has since been re-elected to serve nine times by her community with great enthusiasm.