Representative Adriano Espaillat to Introduce President Joe Biden During Annual Legislative Conference
Annual Event Recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month, Uplifting Latino Communities
WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) will introduce the Honorable President of the United States Joseph Biden during the 46th Annual Awards Gala in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Rep. Espaillat will hold a media availability on Thursday, September 21st at 5:00 p.m. in Concourse B at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center located at 801 Mt. Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001, to highlight his work in collaboration with the Biden Administration to address issues of concern to Latino families.
“I am proud to introduce President Joe Biden during the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI) 46th Annual Awards Gala this week to continue our support and recognition of Latino families during the National Hispanic Heritage Month celebration," said Rep. Espaillat. "As Chair of the CHCI, I am honored to serve in this capacity during this year's legislative week of events, and welcome President Biden during an evening highlighting the future of Latino Americans and our significant contributions to the nation."
WHO: Rep. Adriano Espaillat
WHAT: Media Availability in Recognition of 46th Annual Awards Gala
WHEN: Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. (media should arrive by 4 p.m. for security check)
WHERE: Concourse B at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC 20001
Watch live coverage of Rep. Espaillat's introduction of President Biden here: whitehouse.gov/live
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Representative Espaillat is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and his congressional district includes Harlem, East Harlem, West Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Washington Heights, Inwood, Marble Hill and the north-west Bronx. First elected to Congress in 2016, Representative Espaillat is serving his fourth term in Congress. Representative Espaillat currently serves as a member of the influential U.S. House Committee on Appropriations responsible for funding the federal government’s vital activities and serves as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the committee during the 118th Congress. He is also a member of the House Budget Committee and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), where he serves in a leadership role as the Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI). Rep. Espaillat is a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) and serves as a Senior Whip of the Democratic Caucus. To find out more about Rep. Espaillat, visit online at https://espaillat.house.gov/.
Media inquiries: Candace Person at Candace.Person@mail.house.gov