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Nydia M. Velázquez

US Congress Twitter/X
#251
X Rank
3,008
Benchmarker Score
24
Posts
2,178
Likes
415
Comments
91
Avg Likes
17
Avg Comments
2,593
Total Engagement
108
Engagement Rate
5.3
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Weekly
Posting Regularity
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80,307 followers

Data last refreshed: April 15, 2026

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20 posts

I’m saddened by the passing of former Congressman Eliot Engel. Over a storied career in public service, he never wavered in his dedication to NY and our country. I had the honor of serving alon...

Personal & Human Interest Democratic Party Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Trump’s decisions are putting our economy at risk, and working families are paying the price. Inflation is surging while escalating tensions with Iran are destabilizing energy markets and raising ...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Inflation Middle East Oil & Gas Apr 10, 2026 View on X
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Join my office for our STEAM Fair & Congressional App Challenge Awards Ceremony! At this year’s STEAM Fair, I’ll be presenting awards to our Congressional App Challenge winners, who will showcase ...

Education & Workforce STEM Education K-12 Education Apr 09, 2026 View on X
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Trump's genocidal threats make clear he is unstable and unfit to serve as President. Congress must take immediate steps toward impeachment, and the 25th Amendment should be invoked. Every day h...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Impeachment Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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Trump is telling the world he intends to commit genocide against the Iranian people. Congress should return to Washington and vote to stop this immediately. Republicans must finally take a stand ...

Defense & National Security Middle East Armed Forces Apr 07, 2026 View on X
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Wishing everyone in NY-07 a Happy Easter! May this day bring peace, joy, and time well spent with the people you love. https://t.co/9wPFcIMcQE

Personal & Human Interest N/A Apr 05, 2026 View on X
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Today I presented over $1M in funding for two projects in East New York/City Line. $250K to @BACDYSBrooklyn for workforce development & immigrant services, & $850K to @NYC_DOT for the perma...

District & State Issues Vocational Training Workforce Immigration Apr 02, 2026 View on X
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Today, a 7-month-old baby girl was killed by gunfire in our community while on a walk with her mother. No family should have to experience this unimaginable loss. We must do all we can to get gun...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Gun Control Victims Rights Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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$2.85 million in federal funding is coming to Whitman Houses for facade repairs and the removal of sidewalk sheds that residents have been living with for years. Public housing residents deserve ...

Housing & Urban Development Public Housing HUD Apr 01, 2026 View on X
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Today, women still only earn 76 cents for every dollar a man makes. On #EqualPayDay let's strive for a present in which equal work means equal pay. https://t.co/cDxoquH42m

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Wages & Pay Gender Equality Mar 26, 2026 View on X
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Proud to have secured over $15 million in FY25 funding that will go directly back into our communities—investing in infrastructure, strengthening public services, and creating real opportunities fo...

Economic Policy & Federal Budget Federal Budget Mar 24, 2026 View on X
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Trump promised no new wars, but is dragging us toward another conflict. As he threatens to "take" Cuba, his oil blockade is worsening a humanitarian crisis and punishing the Cuban people. We've...

Legislative & Congressional Activity Latin America Armed Forces Sanctions Mar 24, 2026 View on X
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Heartbroken by the tragic crash at LaGuardia and thankful for the first responders who acted to save lives. My thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all the New Yorkers affected. I w...

Transportation & Infrastructure Aviation Safety Air Traffic & FAA Mar 23, 2026 View on X
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Honored to join Riverkeeper’s NYC in celebrating our shared progress protecting New York’s waterways and waterfronts. From the Hudson to Newtown Creek, we’ve seen what’s possible when we work tog...

Environment & Energy Water Quality Climate Change Conservation Mar 20, 2026 View on X
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Wishing everyone celebrating Eid al-Fitr in Brooklyn, Queens, and around the world a blessed and joyful holiday. Eid Mubarak!

Personal & Human Interest Religious Liberty Mar 20, 2026 View on X
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After 10 months of unjust detention, Dylan is finally free. But he should never have been behind bars. Dylan’s case proves that this administration doesn't care about the law or the facts, only fu...

Immigration & Border Security Deportation ICE Mar 19, 2026 View on X
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Demanding $200B for an unauthorized war in Iran while families struggle to pay rent is an insult to every taxpayer. Congress hasn't approved this, and we have no business there. We should be spend...

Defense & National Security Pentagon Budget Middle East Affordable Housing Mar 19, 2026 View on X
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Today I presented $2 million in federal funding for new security lighting at Borinquen Plaza II in Williamsburg.   Our seniors and families deserve safe, well-lit walkways and courtyards. Thank yo...

Housing & Urban Development HUD Public Housing Mar 13, 2026 View on X
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I am horrified by today's shooting at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. Antisemitism has no place in our society. Places of worship should be sanctuaries of peace, not targets. My heart is with t...

Crime, Justice & Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Mass Shootings Religious Liberty Mar 12, 2026 View on X
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Heartbroken to learn of the passing of my friend and colleague Cathy Nolan. Cathy was fearless, fiercely dedicated, and never afraid to challenge the status quo in Albany or at City Hall. In 38...

Personal & Human Interest Labor Unions Gender Equality Mar 11, 2026 View on X
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Rank History

Apr 2026
#257

Content Categories

Personal & Human Interest 4
Legislative & Congressional Activity 3
Housing & Urban Development 3
Economic Policy & Federal Budget 3
Defense & National Security 2

Topics & Themes

Public Housing HUD Religious Liberty Middle East Gender Equality Armed Forces K-12 Education Gun Control Victims Rights Vocational Training Workforce Immigration Water Quality Climate Change Conservation Wages & Pay Federal Budget Latin America Sanctions Aviation Safety Air Traffic & FAA

Top Quartile Benchmarks

Based on top 124 of 494 in US Congress

Posts
56
Nydia: 24 ↓
Likes
61,770
Nydia: 2,178 ↓
Comments
6,462
Nydia: 415 ↓
Avg Likes
746.4
Nydia: 90.8 ↓
Avg Comments
97.4
Nydia: 17.3 ↓
Benchmarker Score
74,694
Nydia: 3,008 ↓
Posts/Week
13.5
Nydia: 5.3 ↓
Avg Post Length
226 chars
Nydia: 295 ↑
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