Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined members of the New York Delegation to re-introduce the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Education Center Act:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold a "Health of Our Nation: From National Security to the ACA" community town hall.
This is an informative policy discussion to address the current state of affairs, covering issues such as the "Emoluments Clause," what is it and how it might apply to the President, General Michael Flynn's resignation, what does this mean for national security community, and the ACA: Repeal or Replace, Status of the Affordable Care Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement regarding last night's DREAMER arrest and ongoing targeted raids conducted by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
"As a former DREAMER and as a father, I am outraged by ICE enforcement actions to round up immigrants, issue deportations without due process, and conduct raids targeting and terrorizing the immigrant community.
"Wake up, Republicans! This is President Trump's new America, and we should all be scared.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of African American political trailblazers, former Congressmen Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. and Charles B. Rangel, of New York's 13th Congressional District:
"During Black History Month, as a representative of New York's 13th district, it is incumbent on me to highlight and celebrate the rich history of my predecessors, Congressman Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. and Congressman Charles B. Rangel," said Rep. Espaillat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) commended former assemblyman and city councilman Guillermo Linares on his recent appointment by Governor Andrew Cuomo to lead the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Luis V. Gutiérrez (IL-04) led 62 House Democrats in sending a joint letter to Speaker Paul Ryan urging him to reverse course and take a stand against the implementation of President Donald Trump's Muslim Ban executive order.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement in response to the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as the next U.S. Secretary of Education.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement in recognition of February 7th as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. First recognized in 1999, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is an opportunity to reflect on HIV's impact within the African American community, encourage testing and support of individuals living with the virus, and build awareness of the impact HIV/ AIDS has on African American communities around the nation.
Today, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined Democrat Members of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce to release a new report entitled, Accessible, Affordable Health Care – A Right, Not A Privilege: How Repeal of the Affordable Care Act Threatens the Health and Economic Security of Working Families.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of Black History Month, also known as National African American History Month.