Rep. Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) is retiring from Congress at the end of her term after serving for over three decades in the House.

Velázquez, the first Puerto Rican woman elected to Congress, announced on Thursday that she would not seek reelection in 2026.

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“For more than three decades, I have had the privilege of a lifetime serving the people of New York City in the United States Congress. After much reflection, I have decided that this will be my last term in Congress. This was not an easy decision, but I believe that the time is right for me to mo

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