Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Today, House Appropriations Committee Republicans released their 2027 Legislative Branch funding bill, which weakens government oversight and aids and abets President Trump in continuing to steal money promised to the middle class, working class, and vulnerable Americans.  

WASHINGTON, DC -- On Thursday, April 2, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and Congressman Rob Menendez (NJ-08) will visit the Delaney Hall Detention Facility in Newark, New Jersey, to conduct congressional oversight and assess the welfare and due process of Pastor Yeison Cortes Vazquez.

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today in recognition of Women's History Month, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced a congressional resolution to honor the lasting impact of the Grandassa Models, trailblazing runway pioneers who amplified the message "Black is Beautiful" throughout the fashion industry.

NEW YORK, NY - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will present more than $3.1 million to support expansion and renovation projects at the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute. 

Espaillat secured more than $14.1 million in federal funding this cycle through the Appropriations process to benefit groups across New York's 13th congressional district. 

Check presentations will be held at the following locations this week:

WASHINGTON, DC -- Starting next week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a series of check presentations to deliver nearly $4 million in federal funding to support local projects at CUNY Dominican Studies Institute and P.S. 171 Patrick Henry. 

Espaillat secured the allocated federal funding for each through the Appropriations process to benefit groups across New York's 13th congressional district. 

Check presentations will be held at the following locations:

NEW YORK, NY -- Monday at 10:00 a.m. EDT, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a check presentation at the College Academy located at 549 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10040 (George Washington Educational Campus) to tout $850,000 in federal funding he secured through the Appropriations process to benefit school. 

NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) has announced the start of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition and is inviting all high school students in New York’s 13th congressional district to participate. The deadline for this year’s entries is Wednesday, April 1st. 

NEW YORK, NY – Representative Espaillat (NY-13) delivers more than $14.1 million ($14,132,000) in Community Project Funding for New York’s 13th District as part of the FY2026 cycle spending bills. This funding responds directly to some of the most pressing needs throughout New York's 13th congressional district.