Press Releases
NEW YORK, NY – Today, in the wake of the United States Supreme Court’s decision this morning to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement:
“The Supreme Court’s decision to abolish the reproductive rights recognized in Roe and Casey relegates women and others to second class status, delegitimizes the Supreme Court, and erodes our nation’s commitment to the rule of law,” said Rep. Espaillat.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following remarks during the House Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee hearing:
"I rise today in support of this Legislative Branch Appropriations bill, which represents a $5.7 billion ask for the legislative branch, an important and necessary 20 percent jump over fiscal year 2022.
WASHINGTON, DC – Join Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) this Sunday, June 26 at 8:30 a.m. for a breakfast celebrating members of the LGBTQIA+ community at The Chipped Cup located at 3610 Broadway, New York, NY 10031.
This weekend’s Pride Month celebration will be held in collaboration with New York City Council Member Shaun Abreu, New York City Council Member Carmen De La Rosa, NYS Assembly Member Al Taylor, NYS Assembly Member Manny De Los Santos,and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.
NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) delivered the following remarks during today's House Appropriations Committee markup of the fiscal year 2023 Defense bill:
"There is bipartisan consensus in Congress to support this Defense Appropriations Bill, especially as war rages in Ukraine. I hope that we can also achieve bipartisan consensus to increase funding for education, COVID relief efforts, health care, crime prevention initiatives, and programs that help hard-working families who are struggling to get by.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Harlem community leaders released the following statements demanding justice in the murder of college basketball star Darius Lee and mass shooting that injured eight others.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) voted for new bipartisan legislation to lower the cost of food and fuel: another step forward in House Democrats’ fight against inflation. The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act will help bring down prices for New Yorkers in the grocery aisle and at the gas pump by giving American farmers and ranchers the support they need to thrive.
NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in response to this weekend's mass shooting in Harlem that resulted in the death of college basketball star Darius Lee and injured eight others.
“My heart goes out to the family and loved ones of Darius Lee— a fine gentleman, scholar, and rising star basketball player for Houston Baptist University who was killed in his hometown of Harlem last night due to senseless gun violence," said Espaillat. "Darius was loved by his family, friends, community, and teammates and I demand that justice be brought to his untimely death.
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), will host a Bronx and Harlem River environmental justice waterfront tour in collaboration with the Bronx and Harlem River Watersheds Urban Waters Federal Partnership, Harlem River Working Group, Bronx Council for Environmental Quality, Hudson River Foundation, and WE ACT.
WASHINGTON, DC – Join Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) this Saturday, June 18th at 9:30 a.m. for his next signature "Coffee With Your Congressman" event at Bedford Cafe located at 1 Bedford Park Blvd., Bronx, NY 10468. This weekend's special guest will be Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark and other local city and state officials.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of the 10th anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) :