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October 12, 2021

NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced that he is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a two-year paid fellowship in his Harlem district office.

Issues:Labor
October 12, 2021

“My office worked to secure $11+ billion in disaster relief for New York City, including more than $5 billion to directly help businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters recover from Hurricane Ida,” said Rep. Espaillat. “As efforts continue to help residents reach the resources that they need to recover, residents should utilize the following resources to apply for assistance and be wary of possible scams and frauds attempting to take advantage of disaster survivors.

October 12, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) voted for must-pass legislation to prevent a first-ever default on the federal debt, which would result in economic catastrophe for nearly every American family. This crucial bill – which Senate Democrats passed on October 7th, with all Senate Republicans present voting against – will keep the United States under the debt limit through at least December 3rd.

October 8, 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, many of us remained hunkered in our homes while millions of immigrants, essential workers, many of whom undocumented, rose to the occasion to keep this country running — jeopardizing their livelihood while knowing the future was uncertain. They kept our grocery shelves stocked, packed warehouses, and cleaned and sanitized businesses, cared for our families, seniors, and delivered food to our doorsteps while this country came to a standstill.

And the numbers tell an incredible story.

Issues:Immigration
October 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) announced the introduction of the Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act, which would remove certain barriers to naturalization and citizenship, and prevent the unfair removal of immigrants ba

Issues:Immigration
October 8, 2021

Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat, Joaquin Castro and Senator Alex Padilla announced the introduction of the Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act. The bill would ensure immigrants with past criminal convictions that have been adjudicated, pardoned, or suspended by the sentencing court, have access to a path to naturalization and will no longer be at risk for removal. “Our immigration system is broken.

Issues:Immigration
October 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) led their colleagues in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urging them to prioritize public housing, immigration reform and accessible t

October 7, 2021

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement following his recognition as #2 on the Manhattan Power 100, a list compiled annually by City & State New York highlighting public officials, business leaders, hospitals, community leaders and advocates working to improve communities throughout New York City.

October 7, 2021

Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat, Nydia Velázquez, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez led their colleagues in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. The letter is urging them to prioritize public housing, immigration reform and accessible transportation in low-income communities as negotiations continue for the Build Back Better reconciliation package.