Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), House Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Pete Aguilar (D-CA), members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) and the Democratic Caucus, will hold a press conference at 2:00 p.m. EDT to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the DACA program.
NEW YORK, NY – Join Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), New York City Council Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, and Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine on Sunday, June 12th at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) during a community breakfast to recognize the rich Puerto Rican heritage and history in New York City. The breakfast will be held at the Santiago Beer Garden located at 2337 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10035.
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced H.Res.1165 - a resolution declaring gun violence a public health crisis.
The Espaillat-Escobar resolution:
- Urges a whole-of-government effort to address the gun violence public health crisis and ensure the safety of all children;
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) departed Washington as part of a Congressional delegation led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the Ninth Summit of the Americas. The summit, which is being hosted by the U.S. State Department, will focus on “Building a Sustainable, Resilient, and Equitable Future” for the Western Hemisphere.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) voted to empower communities to prevent incidents of gun violence before they occur. The Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act empowers family members and law enforcement to seek a federal court order to temporarily remove access to guns from those who pose a danger to themselves or others, while incentivizing states to adopt their own so-called “red flag laws.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) delivered remarks on the House floor in support of H.R. 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act.
The following are remarks by Rep. Espaillat, as prepared for delivery:
NEW YORK, NY – This week, U.S. Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), and Zoe Lofgren (CA-19) introduced the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act, which would protect immigrant youth who are survivors of abuse, abandonment, and neglect from further harm – including homelessness, wage theft, trafficking, and deportation. Specifically, the legislation would exempt Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) beneficiaries from numerical visa limitations.
NEW YORK, NY – Join Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) tomorrow, Saturday, May 28th starting at 10:00 a.m. during his signature event, "Coffee With Your Congressman" at Semicolon Cafe located at 9 Edward M Morgan Pl. New York, NY 10032, with special guest Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and local city and state officials.
NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in support of the upcoming House gun violence prevention bill package.
NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in support of H.R. 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act, a gun violence prevention package that the House will vote on next week.