Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat issued the following statement today to commemorate the 173rd anniversary of the Independence of the Dominican Republic:
"Founded in 1844, today marks the 173rd anniversary of the Independence of the Dominican Republic, celebrated annually as Dominican Republic Independence Day," said Rep. Espaillat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, February 24, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold a Black History Month Celebration starting at 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the Adam Clayton Powell State Office Building located at 163 West 125th Street, 2nd Floor Art Gallery.
This event is open to the press.
WHO: Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)
WHAT: Black History Month celebration honoring the contributions of African American women in New York's 13th Congressional District.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of the 88th Anniversary of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC):
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement regarding today's unveiling of the United States postage stamp honoring Dominican-American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta:
"I commend the United States Post Office for today's unveiling of the Forever© stamp honoring Oscar de la Renta," said Rep. Espaillat. "As a lifelong friend, I dearly miss Oscar and care about honoring his work and his memory.
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.