Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement to commemorate the 174th anniversary of the Independence of the Dominican Republic:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on indictments issued by Special Counsel Robert Mueller against 13 Russian nationals and three Russian groups accused of interfering with the 2016 U.S. elections:

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host his annual Black History Month event on Thursday, February 22^nd at 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. (EDT) in the Alhambra Ballroom located at 2116 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd.

This year's event will recognize community service and change leaders, and reflect on the achievement and contributions African Americans have played throughout the history and fabric of the United States.

This event is open to the public and press.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of abolitionist leader Frederick Douglass on the bicentennial anniversary of his birth:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY13) delivered an inspirational plea and statement from the U.S. House Floor in support of DACA and efforts to protect DREAMERS.

Below are Rep. Espaillat's remarks as prepared for delivery.

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STATEMENT FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD

HON. Adriano Espaillat

OF New York

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) addressed the need for better policies in response to the growing influx of new driving services, rideshare applications and challenges facing New York City taxi drivers with the current licensing and regulation structure of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC).

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement today on House passage of a budget agreement and end of the second Republican shutdown.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY13) recognizes Dominican Heritage Month and announces Dominican Heritage Month Celebration event in Washington, D.C. on Monday, February 5^th at 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. EST in the Rayburn House Office Building, room 2200.