Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
"June 2017 marks the eighth-annual celebration recognizing National Caribbean American Heritage Month. During the month, we recognize the significance of Caribbean Americans throughout American history and reflect on the numerous contributions they have made in New York's 13th Congressional District and throughout this nation," said Rep. Espaillat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the ICE and CBP Body Camera Amendment to H.R. 2213, the Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of 2017, which would lower standards for hiring CBP officers by waiving the polygraph exam for certain candidates who have served in past law enforcement capacities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today CongressmanAdriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement regarding Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos and the decision to reconsider the funding application for the Upward Bound program at Columbia University.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, June 5, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. EDT Congressman Adriano Espaillat will hold a town hall event at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State Office Building, located at 163 West 125th Street (corner of Adam Clayton Powell Blvd). During the event, Rep. Espaillat will provide a legislative update on comprehensive immigration reform, housing, health care, social security, seniors, youth, education and infrastructure.
Special guest, NYC Councilman Bill Perkins, will be in attendance.
This event is open press.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of Men's Health Month:
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness month.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, released the following statement in honor of LGBT Pride Month.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement today regarding his appointment to a new leadership role within the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC).
"I am honored to have been selected as the Freshman Representative for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and I look forward to working with my congressional colleagues in this leadership role to help amplify CHC legislative priorities and accomplishments throughout the Democratic Caucus," said Rep. Espaillat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, May 31 at 10:30 a.m. EDT at the City College of New York (CCNY), a senior college of The City University of New York (CUNY), Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will offer keynote remarks during the launch of the new Dominican Studies specialization in the Master in the Study of the Americas Program in the Division of Interdisciplinary Studies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today CongressmanAdriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of Memorial Day.