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March 16, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, el congresista Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) emitió la siguiente declaración en rechazo de la solicitud de presupuesto que hizo la administración Trump al Congreso.

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March 16, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement to reject the Trump Administration's budget request to Congress.

March 15, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) has testified before the House Committee on Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee in opposition to the recent report of nearly $35 million in federal cuts by the Trump Administration to the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA).

March 14, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat slammed Republicans ‘Pay More For Less' repeal bill after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report detailing the consequences of the GOP plan.

March 14, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement detailing his resolution to stand in support of the First Amendment of the Constitution to uphold the freedom of the press, and oppose fake news and alternative facts:

March 13, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on his amendment to H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017, which would exempt a claimant who is or has been living in public housing or any dwelling unit for which rental assistance was provided under section 8 from Title II of the bill.

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March 3, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy, el Caucus Hispano del Congreso dio a conocer sus "Voces del CHC" (Voices of the CHC), un mensaje en video con el congresista Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).

March 3, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) today announced the introduction of legislation to close the "ghost guns" loophole which allows purchasers to avoid federal background checks by buying unassembled firearms online.

March 1, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March is Women's History Month and U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in commemoration of women's achievement throughout the history of our nation. Women's History Month has been celebrated in America since 1987.

"During Women's History Month, we honor the courageous women in our history who have marched, organized, and advanced the promise of equality," said Rep. Espaillat.

February 28, 2017

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced legislation titled, "Make Our Government Safe Act," which prevents individuals who have threatened to destroy the government from participating in or attending National Security Council meetings.