Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined House Democrats today to announce the new economic agenda for the American people – A Better Deal: Better Jobs, Better Wages, Better Future.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) released the following statement regarding yesterday's Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) meeting with DHS Secretary John Kelly.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) held his "State of Emergency: Small Business Summit" at Yeshiva University where he was joined by Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY), Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer, NYC Small Business Services Commissioner Gregg Bishop, and more than 250 participating government agencies, small businesses and organizations from New York's 13th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold a press conference in opposition to recent efforts to rename Harlem on Monday, June 26th at 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EDT next door to the Apollo Theater located at 253 W 125th Street, New York, NY 10027.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and 200 Members of Congress have filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump for violating one of the Constitution's critical anti-corruption provisions: the Foreign Emoluments Clause. The emoluments clause prohibits the President from accepting foreign payments without seeking and receiving Congressional authorization.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of World Refugee Day:
"World Refugee Day is an opportunity to recognize the millions of people from across the globe who have been forced to uproot their lives due to armed conflict and persecution," said Rep. Espaillat. "We honor their sacrifice and courage when displaced and seeking safety for themselves and their families.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in observance of the celebration of Juneteenth.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of the 5th Anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program:
"DACA has afforded immigrant youth tremendous opportunities and a renewed sense of hope for their trajectory in America," said Rep. Espaillat. "The profound impact of DACA can be measured in increased educational and employment outcomes for young immigrants and economic growth for the nation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of the National Puerto Rican Day Celebration:
"Today, I will proudly participate in the National Puerto Rican Day celebration as I have done for many years before. As a black Dominican-American and member of Congress, I have a duty as a leader of the community to highlight the positive contributions that immigrants and migrants make throughout New York to make our city stronger.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of June as Immigrant Heritage Month:
"June is Immigrant Heritage Month and a time when we recognize and reflect upon the numerous contributions America's immigrant communities have made to the continued success of our great nation," said Rep. Espaillat.