Nydia M. Velázquez

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and the Social Security Act to provide that an individual engaged in a labor dispute may receive unemployment benefits.

To provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education.

To enhance the ability of the Office of the National Ombudsman to assist small businesses in meeting regulatory requirements and develop outreach initiatives to promote awareness of the services the Office of the National Ombudsman provides, and for other purposes.

To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to improve Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program for low-income mothers.

To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to restore a national minimum standard of protection for the water resources of the United States while providing certainty to regulated entities.

To establish a Youth Mental Health Research Initiative in the National Institutes of Health for purposes of encouraging collaborative research to improve youth mental health.

Calling on Hamas to immediately release hostages taken during October 2023 attack on Israel.

Calling for an immediate deescalation and cease-fire in Israel and occupied Palestine.

To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to establish a repatriation grant program.

Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.

Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.

Reaffirming the United States commitment to respecting the sovereignty of Mexico and condemning calls for military action in Mexico without Mexico’s consent and congressional authorization.

Recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.

Commemorating the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.

Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2023, as National Animal Rescue Day to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.

Supporting the designation of September 2023 as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

To provide back pay to Federal contractors, and for other purposes.

To establish a Green New Deal for public schools.

To ensure greater equity in Federal disaster assistance policies and programs by authorizing an equity steering group and equity advisor within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, improving data collection to measure disparate outcomes and participation barriers, requiring equity criteria to be applied to policies and programs, and for other purposes.

To designate the United States courthouse located at 350 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, California, as the Felicitas and Gonzalo Mendez United States Courthouse.