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February 20, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, unveiled House Democrats' new framework for a five-year, $760 billion investment that would create an estimated 10 million jobs addressing some of the country's most urgent infrastructure needs, from the massive maintenance backlog, to designing safer streets, to putting the U.S.

February 20, 2020

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to allow the Trump Administration's Public Charge rule to go into effect while the merits of the case continue to be argued in lower courts.

February 20, 2020

Representative Adriano Espaillat Marks Anniversary of Roe v. Wade

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) recognized the forty-seventh anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade. In its 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court recognized that the U.S. Constitution protects a woman's right to make her own medical decisions, including the decision to have an abortion.

Issues:Healthcare
February 20, 2020

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the appointment of Impeachment Managers by Speaker Nancy Pelosi:

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.