Civil Rights and Equality
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement following his vote to censure Representative Paul Gosar (AZ-04):
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) met with Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) President Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D. to discuss the need for increased funding for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the Build Back Better Act.
NEW YORK, NY — Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement addressing his resolution, honoring the contributions of Dominican-Americans and impact of the Dominican diaspora throughout New York’s 13th congressional district:
The initiative began in April, part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to increase vaccinations in the “hardest-to-reach” populations across the city. Six months later, there is still progress to be made in Harlem, where the average fully vaccinated rate is 10% behind the city’s 61% average.
WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) spoke on the House floor to address the humanitarian crisis facing Haitians at the border and urgent actions to address the concerns of the Haitian Diaspora after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti last month. |
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the Senate Parliamentarian's decision regarding the path forward for citizenship: “I am deeply disappointed with the Senate Parliamentarian’s decision but will continue to work with the Senate and my congressional colleagues to pursue the best path forward. If there was ever a time to fix our nation’s broken immigration system and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring a pathway to citizenship for millions of individuals who are counting on us, that time is now.” |
Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) tweeted, “To all my constituents observing Yom Kippur, I’m wishing you a meaningful fast and a blessed day of introspection and reflection. G’mar Chatimah Tovah.”
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat released the following statement in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month:
“Hispanic heritage is American heritage, and I’m proud to mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month for 2021. From our contributions to the arts and entertainment, medical science and technology, business and education, government and serving in our nation’s Armed Forces, our people play a significant role in shaping this nation and our future in it,” said Rep. Espaillat.