Press Releases
NEW YORK, NY — Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Jerry Nadler (NY-12), and Daniel Goldman (NY-10) issued the following joint statement condemning antisemitism on the campus of Columbia University:
“Over the past week, we’ve witnessed what could be legitimate debate venture into dangerous antisemitic rhetoric, attacks and intimidation on Columbia University’s campus. We are united in our strong condemnation of the antisemitism and bigotry facing the Jewish community. No Jewish person in our great city should fear for their safety.
NEW YORK, NY — Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day 2024 and touted several pieces of legislation he has introduced during the 118th Congress:
"On Earth Day, we reaffirm our commitment to adopting climate solutions to save our planet," said Espaillat. "The difference we make today will have resounding impacts throughout our communities and the future of our society. I am proud to sponsor many critical environmental bills this Congress and remain committed to ensuring a greener, more sustainable future for the next generation."
NEW YORK, NY – The 2024 Congressional Art Competition is now accepting entries from high school students from New York's 13th congressional district for the opportunity to display their winning artwork in the United States Capitol and the district offices of Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) for up to one year.
Artwork must be emailed to Art.NY13@mail.house.gov by this year's deadline, which has been extended to 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Friday, May 3, 2024.
WASHINGTON, DC — In recognition of April 2024’s Earth Month and ahead of Earth Day, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Grant Program (SWIFR) Reauthorization Act, to reauthorize the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) largest and most important recycling grant program for cities, states, and tribal lands across the United States.
WASHINGTON, DC — Earlier this Congress, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the Combating Hate Across Campus Act (H.R. 7998) which would strengthen requirements for college campuses to independently track, record, and report information on hate crimes to the Department of Education.
NEW YORK, NY -- On Monday, April 15th starting at 9:30 a.m. (EST), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold a press conference with local advocates to address the oversaturation of methadone treatment clinics authorized by the New York Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) and other health facilities in communities around New York's 13th congressional district, particularly in Harlem and East Harlem.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced it would disburse an additional $38 million in emergency funding from the Shelter and Services Program (SSP) to New York City to support the ongoing efforts by local government and nonprofit entities to provide humanitarian relief to asylum seekers.
NEW YORK, NY – The 2024 Congressional Art Competition is now accepting entries from high school students from New York's 13th congressional district for the opportunity to display their winning artwork in the United States Capitol and the district offices of Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) for up to one year.
Artwork must be emailed to Art.NY13@mail.house.gov by this year's deadline, which has been extended to 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Friday, May 3, 2024.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the Air Travelers Right to Know Act, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at enhancing the safety and well-being of air travelers nationwide through airline transparency and accountability regarding potential toxic fume exposure onboard aircraft.
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WASHINGTON, DC -- Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Legislative Branch, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), issued the following remarks during a hearing addressing budget and operations of the Congressional Budget Office, Government Accountability Office, and Government Publishing Office agencies.
The following are remarks by Rep. Espaillat, as prepared for delivery: