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October 25, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced open applications for incoming district high school seniors to attend the U.S. Service Academies.

“I encourage all eligible high school seniors in my district to submit applications to be considered for placement to attend any of the U.S. Service Academies to have an opportunity to serve our country,” said Rep. Espaillat (NY-13).

Issues:Education
October 25, 2021

NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the launch of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an initiative created by the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage middle school and high school students to learn to code and pursue careers in computer science.

Issues:Education
October 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in support of Latina Equal Pay Day:

“Latinas have made significant progress in every sector of our nation’s workforce while contributing to the diversity and innovation of hospitality, health care, education, child care, retail industries and many more," said Rep. Espaillat.

"Over the past decade, Latinas have entered the workforce in record numbers and although progress has been made, they continue to face significant wage disparities which dramatically impact their lives daily.

Issues:Labor
October 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on being named among this year's recipients of the Emma L. Bowen Community Leadership Award.

October 20, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) met with USAID Administrator Samantha Power following her travel to Santo Domingo earlier this month to advance the United States’ partnership with the people and government of the Dominican Republic.

October 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), in collaboration with Reps. Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Lou Correa (CA-46) and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) will host a press conference on Wednesday, October 20th at 12:00 p.m. (EDT) at the United States Capitol to demand lasting protections for undocumented communities. The event will be held as Democrats enter the final stage of negotiations on the Build Back Better Act and continue their work to bring transformational immigration reform to millions.

Issues:Immigration
October 18, 2021

NEW YORK, NY - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement advising constituents of New York's 13 congressional district that the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) is available and advised tenants to apply for resources to help households that cannot pay rent and utilities because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Issues:Housing
October 18, 2021

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the passing of General Colin Powell:

"Words simply fail during times like these to adequately convey the loss of the great American statesman, General Colin Powell, who represented the very best of our country and believed deeply in the promise of our nation and all that it stands for and represents," said Rep. Espaillat.

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Child Tax Credit 1
October 17, 2021

NEW YORK, NY - Hardworking families of New York's 13th congressional district will begin to receive the third round of the Child Tax Credit payments starting today:

Child Tax Credit Monthly Payments will help set America’s children up for success and put more money in the pockets of hardworking parents, to pay for child care or put gas in the car so they can go to work and help fuel our economy while building better lives for their families.

October 14, 2021

NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the launch of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an initiative created by the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage middle school and high school students to learn to code and pursue careers in computer science.

Issues:Education