Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform committee, sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation urging the agency to exercise its administrative authority and require air carriers and ticket agents to provide requested refunds to passengers when a carrier cancels or significantly changes a flight to, from, or within the United States.

NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced legislation to offer low-interest loans to Latin American and Caribbean countries to promote energy stability and address climate change in the region.

WASHINGTON, DC – Join Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) this Saturday, July 30th at 10:00 a.m. for his next signature "Coffee With Your Congressman" event at Fokkus Room & Cucine located at 138 W. Fordham Road, The Bronx, NY 10468.

During the discussion, Rep. Espaillat will be joined by New York Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia, New York City Council Member Oswald Feliz, and New York City Council Member Pierina Sanchez.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) celebrated 500 days since President Biden signed Democrats’ American Rescue Plan Act into law, lifesaving legislation that created millions of jobs, kickstarted a successful national vaccination program, helped schools reopen, and funded critical projects in communities across the country. The Rescue Plan ensured that American families nationwide had the support they needed during this pandemic while putting our economy back on track.

NEW YORK, NY – Join Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) this Saturday, July 23rd at 10:00 a.m. for his next signature "Coffee With Your Congressman" event at Amuse Bouche located at 1590 Park Ave, New York, NY 10029

WASHINGTON, DC – In response to continued right-wing threats to New Yorkers’ personal liberties, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) today voted to enshrine marriage equality into federal law. The Respect for Marriage Act will officially repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a defunct and discriminatory statute excluding same-sex couples from marriage under federal law. This legislation will also codify new protections ensuring that no married couple can be denied protections and benefits under federal law based on sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.

NEW YORK, NY – Earlier this week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and community leaders including Bodega and Spanish Community leaders issued a statement following Manhattan District Attorney Bragg’s motion to dismiss the case against Jose Alba. Tomorrow, Rep.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.