In The News

Transportation: A lifeline to the vitality of communities around the nation, an op-ed by Rep. Adriano Espaillat

November 20, 2019 In The News
As Congress prepares to consider the needs of America’s transportation infrastructure, we cannot afford to underinvest in transit, nor can we ignore the need to rethink wholesale how our transportation network should be designed in order to compete in the 21st century. Mass transit is one of the most important areas in need of investment, not just in New York, which I am proud to represent in Congress, but throughout America. Regional and local public transportation systems are critical economic drivers. They provide communities with access to jobs, education and training opportunities and services as well as reduce our collective carbon footprint by taking cars off the road.
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2019/nov/19/transportation-a-lifeline-to-th...
Issues:
Transportation

Rid federal lands of Confederate legacy, congressman says

October 8, 2019 In The News
WASHINGTON — Situated in the woods of North Carolina, the Army base of Fort Bragg is home to some of the most storied units in the American military, including the 82nd Airborne Division and elite special operations units such as Delta Force. With some 40,000 residents living on 19 square miles, it is the largest military installation in the world. Fort Bragg also happens to be named for a pro-slavery Confederate officer, Braxton Bragg. A slave owner who fought for the South in the Civil War, Bragg rose to the position of general and commanded the Army of Tennessee. An infamously poor tactician, he has been called “the most hated man of the Confederacy.” Despite that, his name graces one of the most prominent military installations in the United States. Nor is Bragg alone. Nine other military bases are named after Confederate figures, including Fort Hood in Texas. And those are part of a greater network of some 1,500 symbols commemorating the Confederacy across the country.
https://news.yahoo.com/rid-federal-lands-of-confederate-legacy-congressman-says-...
Issues:
Civil Rights and Equality

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Joins CNN Newsroom to discuss Saudi Oil attack

September 16, 2019 In The News

Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined CNN Newsroom with Poppy Harlow and Jim Sciutto where he discussed this weekend’s Saudi oil attack, the Trump administration’s ineffective response, and other political news of the day.

Issues:
Foreign Affairs

Espaillat Forms Friends of Dominican Republic Caucus

September 12, 2019 In The News
Yesterday, Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-Washington Heights, Sugar Hill) announced the formation of the Friends of the Dominican Republic Caucus. The caucus kicked off in Washington D.C., with a reception on Capitol Hill. Espaillat made the announcement alongside several of his House colleagues and caucus members, and special guests, including the Honorable Jose Tomas Perez, Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to the United States. “With our growing population and representation across the United States, it remains vital that Dominican-Americans and individuals of Dominican descent have an opportunity to let their voices be heard on the issues and concerns facing their communities around the nation,” said Espaillat. “As a proud member of the Dominican American community and the first Dominican American elected to Congress, starting the Friends of the Dominican Republic Caucus was an honor and I’m appreciative to all who attended yesterday evening launch in Washington.”
https://www.newyorkcountypolitics.com/2019/09/12/manh-lawmakers-on-the-move-sep-...
Issues:
Foreign Affairs

Black Caucus Rep. Adriano Espaillat Claims Swedish Embassy Is Refusing To Get Involved With A$AP Rocky’s Case

July 23, 2019 In The News
Earlier today (July 17), a press conference took place during which Black Caucus Rep. Adriano Espaillat and his caucus called for A$AP Rocky to be released from prison in Sweden. Espaillat also asked for Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to get involved. He says he’s been in touch with the Sweedish Embassy, which he claims is refusing to interfere on the Harlem rapper’s behalf. Espaillat, who represents Rocky’s home district, believes race was a factor in A$AP’s detention. “Sweden is going to walk out of this with a black eye,” he said during the Wednesday press conference. “They are a country that proposes to the rest of the world that they are a mecca — a haven of democracy and niceties.”
https://www.bet.com/music/2019/07/17/asap-rocky.html
Issues:
Civil Rights and Equality, Foreign Affairs

Adriano Espaillat asegura averaje de viajeros fallecidos en el país es menor a años anteriores

July 2, 2019 In The News
El congresista dominicano por el Partido Demócrata en la ciudad de Nueva York, Adriano Espaillat, señaló que Republica Dominicana sigue siendo un destino turístico seguro y atractivo para los visitantes extranjeros. Sostuvo que no ha habido aumento en el número de turistas fallecidos en el país con relación a años anteriores. “El averaje de viajeros fallecidos en distintas circunstancias, en territorio nacional es inferior de años anteriores, según indica el informe del mismo Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos”, preciso Adriano Espailat, quien arribo al país en un vuelo de la aerolínea Jet Blue, desde Nueva York.
https://listindiario.com/la-republica/2019/07/02/572303/adriano-espaillat-asegur...
Issues:
Foreign Affairs

Dominican-American Congressman Says He's 'Concerned' After Deaths, but They Shouldn't Stop Tourist Visits

June 24, 2019 In The News
The first Dominican-American to serve in Congress says there’s no reason to fear visiting the Dominican Republic, but he’s planning to visit the Caribbean nation next month to get answers following the deaths of nine American tourists this year.“First of all, I’m concerned about the deaths,” Rep. Adriano Espaillat, a Democrat from New York, tells TIME. “I will look into them and I’m sure the U.S. authorities, including the FBI and the Dominican authorities, are looking into the causes of them. I will fight for that to happen, for them to get to the bottom of it.” Espaillat made the announcement on Wednesday, saying he plans to speak to tourism and government officials to learn the latest details on the headline-making deaths––many of which came after travelers reportedly fell suddenly ill.
https://time.com/5611398/congressman-visiting-dominican-republic-tourist-deaths/...
Issues:
Foreign Affairs

Espaillat pide prohibición inmediata de armas semi automáticas para evitar masacres

March 20, 2019 In The News
REVISTA110.- NUEVA YORK.- El congresista dominicano Adriano Espaillat, pidió al Gobierno de Estados Unidos y al congreso la prohibición inmediata de la venta y uso de las armas semi automáticas y revólveres, para evitar masacres como la perpetrada por un supremacista australiano blanco y fanático de Donald Trump, que asesinó a cincuenta musulmanes en la mezquita Christian Church. “Nosotros estamos empujando por un mayor control en el registro de las armas de fuego, con el que se pueda hacer un chequeo del récord de cada aplicante, que sea más meticuloso y profundo para que dé tiempo a detectar a cualquier persona que pueda tener un problema de salud mental y un pasado violento”, dijo Espaillat.
https://www.revista110.online/espaillat-pide-prohibicion-inmediata-de-armas-semi...

Immigration Officials Scared Kids By Parking At WaHi School: Pols

March 13, 2019 In The News
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS-INWOOD, NY — Upper Manhattan officials and advocates rallied in front of a Washington Heights school this week to denounce United States Customs and Border Protection for attempting to intimidate community members. The federal agency drummed up panic in the immigrant neighborhood last week when an agent parked his truck on the sidewalk in front of PS 153 on West 169th Street and Broadway. People held up signs at Monday's rally in front of the school reading "we are all immigrants," and "safe families, safe schools." Congressman Adriano Espaillat said that locations such as schools and places of worship should be respected by immigration authorities.
https://patch.com/new-york/washington-heights-inwood/uptown-pols-advocates-accus...
Issues:
Immigration

Here’s Why You Need to Know Rep. Adriano Espaillat, The First Undocumented Immigrant in Congress.

February 21, 2019 In The News
The hot button politician blowing up everyone’s Twitter feeds is the one and only AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez). While she may be the youngest, most progressive Congresswoman on record, there is another Latino breaking records that you should have on your radar. Adriano Espaillat is a Dominican-born American politician representing New York’s 13th congressional district. And, he’s the first formerly undocumented immigrant to ever serve in Congress as well as the first Dominican to ever serve in Congress. He’s not just trying to fit in and make any power grabs either. He’s putting everything on the line to fearlessly serve the immigrant community. Espaillat isn’t abandoning his community and has made them his entire platform. Espaillat has led the Democrat party to introduce an Immigration Package to the floor. Espaillat came to the U.S. as a child with his family. The Espaillats had to live as undocumented until their green card applications were approved a full year later. Espaillat was only 11 years old when this happened. Espaillat led the initial effort to Impeach Trump. When Verizon and DirectTV dropped Televisión Dominicana, Espaillat called on the companies to change course.
https://wearemitu.com/politics/rep-adriano-espaillat-undocumented-congress/
Issues:
Civil Rights and Equality, Immigration

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