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Some Democrats in the House aren’t giving up. Reps. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-Ill.), Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana), and Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) have said they will vote down any budget reconciliation deal on the multitrillion infrastructure package that does not include “common-sense immigration reform.”
Dozens of progressive House Democrats are ramping up calls for immigration relief to be included in a sprawling budget reconciliation package — regardless of what a Senate arbiter says about it.
Reps. Lou Correa, D-Calif., Adriano Espaillat, D-N.Y., Jesús “Chuy” García, D-Ill., Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and 39 others called on Senate leaders to disregard Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough’s findings that broad immigration relief does not belong in a reconciliation package.
Espaillat considera que los puestos diplomáticos no deben ser ocupados por políticos, sino por profesionales del área
En una conferencia telefónica este miércoles 20 de octubre 2021, el congresista Adriano Espaillat y la directora de la Agencia para el Desarrollo de los Estados Unidos (USAID), Samantha Power abordaron el tema de la seguridad pública en la República Dominicana, abordando ayuda para reducir el nivel de crimen y delincuencia en el país caribeño.
“My office worked to secure $11+ billion in disaster relief for New York City, including more than $5 billion to directly help businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters recover from Hurricane Ida,” said Rep. Espaillat. “As efforts continue to help residents reach the resources that they need to recover, residents should utilize the following resources to apply for assistance and be wary of possible scams and frauds attempting to take advantage of disaster survivors.
El senador por California Alex Padilla y los congresistas Adriano Espaillat y Joaquín Castro anunciaron este viernes la presentación de un proyecto de ley que eliminaría las barreras establecidas para que determinados migrantes con antecedentes penales puedan obtener la ciudadanía estadounidense.El congresista Espaillat subrayó en un comunicado que espera que la aprobación de este proyecto de ley sea el comienzo para “reconstruir el sistema de inmigración de este país desde cero, haciéndolo más equitativo y accesible para todos los que llaman hogar a esta n
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many of us remained hunkered in our homes while millions of immigrants, essential workers, many of whom undocumented, rose to the occasion to keep this country running — jeopardizing their livelihood while knowing the future was uncertain. They kept our grocery shelves stocked, packed warehouses, and cleaned and sanitized businesses, cared for our families, seniors, and delivered food to our doorsteps while this country came to a standstill.
And the numbers tell an incredible story.
Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat, Joaquin Castro and Senator Alex Padilla announced the introduction of the Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act. The bill would ensure immigrants with past criminal convictions that have been adjudicated, pardoned, or suspended by the sentencing court, have access to a path to naturalization and will no longer be at risk for removal. “Our immigration system is broken.
Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat, Nydia Velázquez, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez led their colleagues in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The letter is urging them to prioritize public housing, immigration reform and accessible transportation in low-income communities as negotiations continue for the Build Back Better reconciliation package.
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement following his recognition as #2 on the Manhattan Power 100. A list compiled annually by City & State New York highlighting public officials, business leaders, hospitals, community leaders and advocates working to improve communities throughout New York City.