Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on House passage of his bill, H.R. 4387, which passed unanimously by voice vote yesterday and would codify, reauthorize and fund the growth accelerator fund competition for four years.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), joined by members of the New York congressional delegation and advocates, issued the following statement after submission of his comments filed earlier today in opposition to proposed changes to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) use of disparate impact:
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the passing of his Democratic colleague and House Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings of Maryland:
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NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host an Impeachment Forum and community ‘Speak Out' event on Monday, October 7th starting at 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Fort Washington Collegiate Church located at 729 W 181st Street, New York, NY 10033.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of the Jewish New Year - Rosh Hashanah, which begins sundown this Sunday:
Washington, DC – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,400,000 in federal funding for four organizations in New York City that provide legal services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Legal Assistance for Victims Grant (LAV) Program. Specifically, the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation, Sanctuary for Families, Inc., New York Legal Assistance Group, Inc., and New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project, Inc.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressmen Adriano Espaillat (D-NY), Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ) today introduced the Supporting Providers of English Language Learning (SPELL) Act. The legislation aims to address the English learner (EL) teacher shortage by making highly-qualified EL teachers eligible for up to $17,500 in student loan forgiveness.
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this month, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the creation of the new Friends of the Dominican Republic Caucus, which kicked off in Washington, DC with a reception on Capitol Hill. Today, he is proud to announce that nearly 20 of his congressional colleagues have joined as new caucus members.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
"I am proud to honor the rich history and heritage of the Latino community during National Hispanic Heritage month," said Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13). "From our contributions in the fields of arts and entertainment, medical science and technology, business and education, government and serving in our nation's Armed Forces, Latinos have a significant role in helping to shape this nation and its future.