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WASHINGTON, DC -- Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) have introduced the Safe Return Act, in response to the ongoing crisis faced by United States citizens abroad and in response to those currently stranded in Israel and Gaza amid war.
“My office has been in constant communication with the group of 10 of my constituents who remain in Israel and who are sheltering at the Tel Aviv airport.
My team has been working diligently to get these individuals out, and through our efforts, we have been successful in assisting with the departures of a few members of the group. For the remaining 10 constituents who are still there, their flights have been confirmed to depart within the next few hours, and we are closely monitoring the situation to make sure there are no changes to the flight schedule.
There is an immediate urgency and need for them to depart as soon as possible to ensure their safe return.”
WASHINGTON, DC – The following resources are available through the Office of Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) to provide assistance to constituents or their loved ones who are currently in Israel. The situation in Israel remains dynamic; mortar and rocket fire may take place without warning. Individuals should follow the instructions of security and emergency response officials.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and members of the Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus issued the following statement earlier this week in response to the terrorist attacks on Israel.
“Today’s brutal attacks on Israel and Israeli citizens are nothing short of reprehensible. The world must unite to condemn Hamas and all egregious acts of terrorism. We stand united with Israel”
NEW YORK, NY – On Sunday, October 8th at 6:00 p.m. (ET), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), in collaboration with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY), and the American Jewish Committee (AJC), will hold a vigil for the victims of terror attacks in Israel at Bennett Park located at W 183rd St &, Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10033.
WHO: Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine
Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY)
NEW YORK, NY -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the introduction of his bill, the Earned Benefits Equality and Family Reunification Act, which aims to create a pilot program that would allow Medicare beneficiaries to use their benefits overseas.
New York Rep. Adriano Espaillat joined “News All Day” to talk about the vote to oust Rep. Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House, as well as the migrant crisis. Espaillat says that Democrats voted against McCarthy because "he has launched an assault against women and their right to choose."
He also mentioned budget cuts that McCarthy implemented, which included restricting the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
"These critical programs that are so important for the people that I represent, he cut them to the bone," Espaillat said.
NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement upon securing $1 million in community project funding for Brotherhood Sister Sol (BroSis), a comprehensive youth and educational program based in New York's 13th congressional district that aims to help young people develop a critical understanding of their history, identity and role in society.