Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC — This week, Members of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – which includes the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) – filed amicus briefs opposing the Trump Administration's public charge rule in the cases La Clínica de la Raza et al. v. Trump et al. (Northern District of California), State of California et al. v. Department of Homeland Security et al. (Northern District of California), State of New York et al. v. Department of Homeland Security et al. (Southern District of New York), and Make the Road New York et al. v. Cuccinelli et al.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of the 18th year anniversary of the attacks of September 11, 2001.

"September 11th serves as a reminder to each of us and our allies around the globe of the tragic loss of the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans and our strength as a nation to stand united in the face of terrorism," said Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement regarding the Overseas Private Investment Corporation's (OPIC) consideration of two fracking projects in Argentina.

"These projects would not only contribute to carbon emissions dangerous to our climate, but would also pollute water sources and local ecosystems, jeopardize public health, and violate the rights of nearby indigenous communities." said Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announces the creation of the new Friends of the Dominican Republic Caucus, which kicked off in Washington, DC with a reception on Capitol Hill.

"With our growing population and representation across the United States, it remains vital that Dominican-Americans and individuals of Dominican descent have an opportunity to let their voices be heard on the issues and concerns facing their communities around the nation," said Rep. Espaillat (NY-13).

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of the 400^th anniversary of the first recorded forced arrival of enslaved African people to America.

"Today, I am proud to stand with my Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and House Democratic colleagues at the United States Capitol to recognize the first arrival of enslaved African Americans to this nation, reflect on the suffering of slavery and honor the lives lost over the course of one of the darkest periods in American history," said Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).

New York – Wednesday, August 21^st, at 10am Congressman Adriano Espaillat will join a delegation of New York and New Jersey Members of Congress to tour the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility (CDF), a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in New Jersey that holds 300 immigrant detainees. Included in the visiting delegation are U.S Representatives Gregory Meeks, Albio Sires, Hakeem Jeffries, and Frank Pallone.

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led 26 of his colleagues from downstate New York and northern New Jersey in sending a letter to top leadership at American Airlines and unions representing their workforce urging them to maintain jobs in the greater New York metropolitan region.

"As members of Congress representing the communities in the New York metropolitan area, we are committed to ensuring that our constituents continue to have opportunities to earn a living and raise their families in dignity and security," the members said in the letter.

NEW YORK, NY - Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in response to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to deny Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) and Rep. Ilhan Omar(MN-05) entry into Israel:

"As a co-chair of the Latino-Jewish Caucus and a member of the Foreign Affairs committee, I strongly disagree with the Israeli government's decision to deny entry to my colleagues, Congresswoman Omar and Congresswoman Tlaib, and condemn President Trump for encouraging this politically biased decision," said Congressman Espaillat.