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February 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) announced the Appointment of Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) as Senior Whip for the 118th Congress.

“I am honored to be appointed to serve as Senior Whip by Whip Katherine Clark. Thank you to Whip Clark for putting your faith and trust in me to serve the American people in this prestigious role,” said Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)

February 27, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Dominican Republic in New York, led a delegation of Dominican officials from the international, state and city sectors to ring the opening bell at the NASDAQ MarketSite in New York Times Square in honor of Dominican Heritage Month and Dominican Independence Day.

February 21, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) reintroduced the “Federal Death Penalty Abolition Act of 2023,” to continue his efforts to oppose the death penalty at the federal level amid the heavy racial bias against those on death row, along with the fact that death sentences are disproportionately handed out if the victim is white but not if the victim is black.

February 21, 2023

NEW YORK, NY – In honor of Dominican Heritage Month, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the introduction of his resolution to reaffirm the relationship between the United States and the Dominican Republic:

“The United States and the Dominican Republic share extensive economic, security, and cultural ties and a mutual commitment to the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, democratic values, and the rule of law,” said Rep. Espaillat.

February 13, 2023

NEW YORK, NYRepresentative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host his annual Black History Month program on Wednesday, February 15th at 8:30 a.m. at the Forum at Columbia University located at 601 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027.

During the event, Rep. Espaillat will honor Harlem luminaries and recognize African American leaders from New York’s 13th congressional district for their commitment and dedication to the community.

Special guests and 2023 honorees to be announced soon!

February 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, DCRepresentative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will be joined by New York City Mayor Eric Adams as his guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress later this evening.

February 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, DCRepresentative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will be joined by New York City Mayor Eric Adams as his guest to President Biden’s State of the Union Address to Congress later this evening.

February 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, DCRepresentative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) leads climate response with the introduction of a new bill aimed at stopping climate pollution by 2030.

The Earth Act to Stop Climate Pollution by 2030 is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), Barbara Lee (CA-12), Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), and Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07) and is endorsed by Climate Crisis Policy, The Earth Bill Network, Eco-Justice Collaborative, New York Progressive Action Network, Chesapeake Climate Action Network, Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors, Santa Cruz Climate Action Network, Green Team Academy, GreenLatinos, Oceanic Global, among others.

February 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on his appointment to serve as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee during the 118th Congress:

January 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) delivered the following remarks on the U.S. House floor on the continued debt ceiling negotiations.

The following are remarks by Rep. Espaillat, as prepared for delivery:

“Last Thursday, America’s outstanding debt hit its limit. Treasury Secretary Yellen has warned leadership of the irreparable harm that will come to the US economy if the debt ceiling is not raised or suspended.

"To avoid defaulting on our loans, the Secretary has been forced to slow investments into the retirement of federal employees and health benefits of postal workers.

Issues:Labor