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September 16, 2021

On Wednesday evening, President Luis Abinader met with Adriano Espaillat and two members of Congress from the United States, with whom he established social relations between the two countries.

“It is very important that the relationship between the United States and the Dominican Republic continues to grow in the future,” the congressman said.

September 15, 2021

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.”

September 15, 2021

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.

September 15, 2021

Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), second vice chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, said Bedoya’s appointment dispels any notion that you can’t always find qualified minority candidates for top roles in technology and other fields.

“This guy has it all, and I feel very strongly that in all fields there's a great degree…of highly-trained and professional people of diverse backgrounds that could compete on their merit and get those positions,” he said. “You just got to basically look for it and make the effort.”

September 14, 2021

Representative Adriano Espaillat released the following statement and update on available federal resources to assist constituents of New York’s 13 congressional districts affected by Hurricane Ida.

September 13, 2021

Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat, a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, touted investments in child care, education, job training, and child nutrition advanced through the Committee’s section of the Build Back Better Act. The historic investments will lower costs for families, secure good-paying jobs for American workers, and set a strong foundation of America’s children.

Issues:Education
September 11, 2021

Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement in recognition of the 20th year since the attacks of September 11, 2001:

“September 11th serves as a solemn reminder to each of us and our allies around the globe of the tragic loss of the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans and our strength as a nation to stand united in the face of terrorism...

August 28, 2021

Ha sido un año y medio desafiante para millones de estadounidenses debido a la pandemia de COVID-19. En todos los aspectos de nuestra vida diaria, tomamos medidas que probablemente nunca imaginamos tener que tomar. Y no eran solo para adultos. Los estudiantes y las familias aquí en la ciudad de Nueva York y en todo el país vieron sus vidas y su educación trastornadas. El aprendizaje virtual o remoto se hizo necesario durante el apogeo de la emergencia de salud pública, y sigue siendo necesario para el nuevo año escolar.

Issues:Education
August 28, 2021

It has been a challenging year-and-a-half for millions of Americans due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In all aspects of our daily lives, we took measures that we probably never fathomed having to take. And it wasn’t just adults. Students and families here in New York City and around the country had their lives and education upended. Virtual or remote learning became necessary during the height of the public health emergency, and it remains necessary entering the new school year.

Issues:Education
August 23, 2021

Esta semana, regresaré a Washington, DC para continuar nuestro trabajo por el pueblo estadounidense y espero apoyar la norma para la resolución presupuestaria del año fiscal 22 y la resolución en sí misma, que contiene instrucciones para el proceso de conciliación presupuestaria. Este es un paso importante y permitirá al Congreso comenzar a redactar el lenguaje del proyecto de ley para el paquete de conciliación presupuestaria y brindará una oportunidad única en una generación de promulgar políticas críticas para nuestra nación y millones de estadounidenses.