Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Sunday, January 29th at 3:00 p.m. EST at Yeshiva University, U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat will hold his New York City inaugural congressional swearing-in commemoration. The ceremony will be conducted by the Honorable Rolando T. Acosta, Associate Justice of the New York Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, First Judicial Department.
The NY13 ceremonial swearing-in is open to invited guests and press. A reception will immediately follow.
WHEN: Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 3:00 p.m.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement today in response to President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration reform:
"I am deeply concerned yet not at all surprised by President Trump's hardline policies on immigration reform. The President's anti-immigrant agenda is a continuation of the irrational and hateful rhetoric we have witnessed from him before and stands contrary to who we are as Americans and to what we believe as a nation.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will be available for interviews today, Wednesday, January 25th at 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EST at his New York Harlem office located at 163 West 125th Street, Suite 508 in the Harlem State Office Building to discuss the executive orders issued today by President Trump and the ramifications to the Hispanic community.
WHO: Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY13) made the following remarks yesterday on the U.S. House floor in opposition to H.R. 7.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY13) issued the following today in response to President Trump's executive order to reinstate the Global Gag Rule:
"Just two days after hundreds of thousands of people participated in Women's marches throughout our country and across the globe, and just one day after the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, President Trump has shown disturbing disregard for women's rights by reinstating the "Global Gag Rule," said Rep. Espaillat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY13) released the following statement in recognition of Dominican Heritage Month:
"As the first Dominican American to ever serve in the United States Congress, I am proud to recognize Dominican Heritage Month and celebrate the contributions Dominican-Americans have made to society," said Rep. Espaillat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY13) will hold his "Standing Together, United As One" community event on Friday, January 20th at 11:00 a.m. EST at the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center located at 3940 Broadway (by 165th Street). During the event, Rep. Espaillat will present his legislative overview for the 115th Congress.
This event is open press.
WHO: Congressman Adriano Espaillat
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY13) issued the following remarks following the White House announcement that President Barack Obama has pardoned Oscar Lopez Rivera:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY13) released the following statement to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement following his appointment to serve on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs: