Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and members of the Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education and the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing to address the national impact of the opioid crisis titled, "Close to Home: How Opioids are Impacting Communities.
*Below are remarks by Rep. Espaillat as prepared for delivery during today's hearing.
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement today on the Trump Administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguans:
"The Trump Administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguans is misguided and deeply troubling," said Rep. Espaillat. "Many of these individuals have lived in the United States for nearly two decades, are parents to American citizens, and contribute to the American economy.
Washington, DC – At a press conference today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) introduced the Waiver of Emergency Payments Act (WEPA), a bill to eliminate cost-sharing requirements for Puerto Rico for recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in response to the tax bill released by House Republicans earlier today:
"The Ryan/McConnell tax bill revealed by Republicans earlier today is clearly a tax cut for the wealthiest Americans while leaving the middle class and working families behind," said Rep. Adriano Espaillat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a district jobs fair on Friday, October 27th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT at the Taino Towers located at 240 East 123rd Street.
The purpose of this event is to connect job seekers with representatives of local businesses looking to hire and train individuals within New York's 13th congressional district. As we approach the holidays, seasonal job opportunities will also be available. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes.
ICYMI- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss the ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. Rep. Espaillat has visited Puerto Rico twice since Hurricane Maria to assess the damage and destruction following the storm. Rep. Espaillat is a leading voice in Congress in his calls for immediate federal relief to aid in the rebuilding of Puerto Rico, and he has declared Puerto Rico our Caribbean Katrina.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) was joined by Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi; Rep. Linda Sanchez (CA-38), Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus; Rep.José E. Serrano (NY-15); Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18); Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-23); Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02); Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12); Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12); Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on President Trump's decision to decertify the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran nuclear deal.
"President Trump's decision to decertify Iran's compliance with the JCPOA isolates America from our international partners China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and the European Union (EU) that stood with us in the decision to ensure the parameters of Iran's nuclear program," said Rep. Espaillat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) and Rep. Daniel Donovan (R-NY-11) introduced a bipartisan bill that would provide funding to cities for the installation of critical safety bollards to protect pedestrians in high traffic areas like New York's Times Square and prevent possible terrorist attacks as witnessed in Charlottesville, Virginia and Barcelona, Spain earlier this year.