Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released a new report from the Joint Economic Committee estimating that 77,000 Child Tax Credit monthly tax cuts were sent to families in New York’s 13th Congressional District in October. |
NEW YORK, NY – In Case You Missed It - Job creation has risen significantly in the month of October, according to CNBC, thanks to the American Rescue Plan that Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) helped pass into law. |
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) introduced a resolution to honor and remember the victims of American Airlines Flight 587 in Rockaway Queens, New York. |
GLASGOW – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Congressional leaders held a press conference at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland to further highlight U.S. leadership addressing the climate crisis. Watch a replay of today’s press conference, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and delegation members. |
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a Congressional delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or “COP26,” in Glasgow, Scotland on behalf of the United States House of Representatives. In Glasgow, the delegation will participate in bilateral meetings, panel discussions and other engagements with global leaders on top climate priorities, including the recent IPCC report, gender equity and public-private sector coordination on climate action. |
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) met with Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) President Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D. to discuss the need for increased funding for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the Build Back Better Act.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a community flu, COVID-19 vaccine, and testing clinic, Wednesday, November 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Union Settlement in collaboration with Dr. Karen Thorton to ensure residents of New York's 13th congressional district have access to flu and COVID-19 vaccination as Flu Season approaches.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– In advance of the upcoming 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Judy Chu (CA-27), Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03) sent a letter signed by 30 other Members of Congress encouraging President Biden to engage in diplomatic efforts with China to address the growing climate crisis. |
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), co-chair of the New Americans Caucus, released the following statement in recognition of National Immigrants Day:
“The United States of America is a nation of immigrants, and today is not only about Dreamers, TPS holders, essential workers, and farmworkers, but it’s about who are as Americans and what we stand for as a country,” said Rep. Espaillat. “This National Immigrants Day, I am proud to stand in solidarity with immigrants in this country who have contributed to the strength of our economy and diversity of our communities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the inclusion of key provisions of his bill H.R.529 - the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, in recently issued guidance from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).