Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of Dominican Heritage Month, which spans January 21 through February 27.
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day:
"Today, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we reflect on the atrocities committed towards Jewish people during World War II, and we honor the memory of the six million Jews whose lives were taken and bear witness to their legacy," said Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement following reports from the FAA that flights have been halted at LaGuardia Airport due to the Trump Shutdown.
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's announcement to temporarily reopen the government.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in support of federal workers urging New York landlords to waive monthly late fees for residents impacted by the Trump shutdown.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on passage of the José Peralta New York State DREAM Act:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in response to today's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to allow President Trump's broad ban to prevent transgender individuals from serving in the military to go into effect.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) recognized the forty-sixth 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.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined 180 Democrats in unveiling the Raise the Wage Act of 2019. The bill would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2024, index future minimum wage increases to median wage growth, and ensure all workers are paid at least the full federal minimum wage by phasing out the subminimum wages for tipped workers, youth workers, and workers with disabilities.
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy: