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February 20, 2020

NEW YORK, N.Y. – 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
February 20, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in support of H.Con.Res. 83, A War Powers Resolution Limiting the President's Military Actions Regarding Iran.

"The Administration's recent actions have gambled with the lives of American servicemen and women and our allies. Without a coherent strategy, such actions represent a dangerous move toward the U.S. engaging in a war that the American people do not want and Congress has not authorized," said Rep. Espaillat.

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Invitation African American History Roundtable
February 12, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, February 26, 2020 starting at 12:00 p.m. EST, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host an event to honor African American achievement and highlight individuals making a difference for residents and families in New York's 13th congressional district.

January 3, 2020

Washington, DC –Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), who serves as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding an airstrike conducted by the United States that killed Qasem Soleimani, the commander of Iran's notorious Quds Force.

December 17, 2019

WASHINGTON, DCRepresentative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on legislative victories secured through his efforts in the recent appropriations package that will have immediate impacts on projects throughout New York's 13th congressional district.

November 22, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the introduction of H.R.

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DACA Presser
November 12, 2019

NEW YORK, NYRepresentative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) was joined by Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights (NMCIR) and immigrant advocates during a press conference held earlier today at his Washington Heights district office in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients in DHS v. Regents of California, which is scheduled for argument before the United States Supreme Court later today.

Issues:Immigration
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The Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2019
November 4, 2019

NEW YORK, NYRepresentative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on his bill, the Green Climate Fund Authorization Act of 2019, which commits the United States to provide climate financing to keep the planet under 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming and promotes environmental justice and human rights.

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Protect the dream

November 4, 2019

NEW YORK, NYRepresentative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will be joined by the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights (NMCIR) and immigrant advocates during a press conference at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12th at his Washington Heights district office located at 720 West 181st Street, New York, NY 10033 in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients in DHS v. Regents of California, scheduled for argument before the United States Supreme Court on November 12, 2019.

Issues:Immigration
October 31, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the successful markup and passage of H.R. 4676, the College Affordability Act by the House Committee on Education & Labor that includes his bicameral legislation – H.R. 4108, the Jumpstart on College Act – expanding dual-enrollment and early college high school programs.

Issues:Education