Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, three Members of Congress took the unusual step of calling for the House's adjournment in order to focus attention on the need for the DREAM Act to protect immigrants. In succession, after delivering one-minute speeches in accordance with House procedures, Reps.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement following the Trump administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadorans, with an 18-month deadline.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announces more than $500 million total grant funding has been awarded to projects benefitting constituents of New York's 13th congressional district.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement today to urge Republican leadership to bring the Dream Act to the floor for consideration before the end of the year.
"DREAMers and DACA recipients positively impact every portion of our society, and more than 12,000 young people have lost their protection from deportation and their ability to work since the Trump Administration announced the end of DACA earlier this year," said Rep. Espaillat (NY-13).
Washington, DC– Bronx Representatives Serrano, Engel, Crowley, and Espaillat today sent a letter to Mayor Bill de Blasio urging him to make a priority addressing the LGBT community needs a priority in his upcoming terms as Mayor. Among the recommendations, the members emphasized the need to open an LGBT community center in the Bronx – the only borough that doesn't have one to this date.
NEw York, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to repeal net neutrality protections.
WASHINGTON, DC – During today's full committee markup on H.R. 1997, the Ukraine Cybersecurity Cooperation Act, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed an amendment introduced by Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) that will help curb cyberattacks in the Ukraine, including through the use of social media.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the passing of former New York State Assemblyman John Brian Murtaugh:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) marked December 1st as World AIDS Day and recommitted to addressing the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.