Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) spoke on the U.S. House floor to address the immediate needs and necessity to pass the Dream Act in our efforts to protect DREAMers and protect DACA recipients.

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*Below are remarks by Rep. Espaillat as prepared for delivery in support of the Dream Act.

NEW YORK, NY – CongressmanAdriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement upon his return from the Dominican Republic as part of this year's summit to broaden the relationship with the United States.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and members of the Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education and the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development held a hearing to address the national impact of the opioid crisis titled, "Close to Home: How Opioids are Impacting Communities.

*Below are remarks by Rep. Espaillat as prepared for delivery during today's hearing.

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement today on the Trump Administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguans:

"The Trump Administration's decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nicaraguans is misguided and deeply troubling," said Rep. Espaillat. "Many of these individuals have lived in the United States for nearly two decades, are parents to American citizens, and contribute to the American economy.

Washington, DC – At a press conference today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and Rep. Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-IL) introduced the Waiver of Emergency Payments Act (WEPA), a bill to eliminate cost-sharing requirements for Puerto Rico for recovery from Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in response to the tax bill released by House Republicans earlier today:

"The Ryan/McConnell tax bill revealed by Republicans earlier today is clearly a tax cut for the wealthiest Americans while leaving the middle class and working families behind," said Rep. Adriano Espaillat.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a district jobs fair on Friday, October 27^th from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT at the Taino Towers located at 240 East 123^rd Street.

The purpose of this event is to connect job seekers with representatives of local businesses looking to hire and train individuals within New York's 13^th congressional district. As we approach the holidays, seasonal job opportunities will also be available. Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes.

ICYMI- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined C-SPAN's Washington Journal to discuss the ongoing hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. Rep. Espaillat has visited Puerto Rico twice since Hurricane Maria to assess the damage and destruction following the storm. Rep. Espaillat is a leading voice in Congress in his calls for immediate federal relief to aid in the rebuilding of Puerto Rico, and he has declared Puerto Rico our Caribbean Katrina.