Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) announces his legislation to extend Empowerment Zones throughout New York's 13^th congressional district. Initially established in 1994, Empowerment Zones were designated across the country to revitalize distressed communities by using public funds and tax incentives to increase private investment in communities and local business.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in response to the Raise Act, proposed earlier today by Republican Senators Tom Cotton (AR) and David Perdue (GA).

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined House Democrats today to announce the new economic agenda for the American people – A Better Deal: Better Jobs, Better Wages, Better Future.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) released the following statement regarding yesterday's Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) meeting with DHS Secretary John Kelly.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) held his "State of Emergency: Small Business Summit" at Yeshiva University where he was joined by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, NYC Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop, and more than 250 participating government agencies, small businesses and organizations from New York's 13^th Congressional District.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold a press conference in opposition to recent efforts to rename Harlem on Monday, June 26th at 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EDT next door to the Apollo Theater located at 253 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and 200 Members of Congress have filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump for violating one of the Constitution's critical anti-corruption provisions: the Foreign Emoluments Clause. The emoluments clause prohibits the President from accepting foreign payments without seeking and receiving Congressional authorization.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of World Refugee Day:

"World Refugee Day is an opportunity to recognize the millions of people from across the globe who have been forced to uproot their lives due to armed conflict and persecution," said Rep. Espaillat. "We honor their sacrifice and courage when displaced and seeking safety for themselves and their families.