Press Releases

ESPAILLAT, MEEKS, MENG THANK T&I COMMITTEE FOR PLANNED HEARING ON SHUTDOWN’S IMPACT ON AVIATION

February 7, 2019 Press Release
Shutdown had enormous impact on NY area airports, leading to a shutdown at LaGuardia

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Gregory W.

Issues:
Transportation

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Leads Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package in Response to Trump State of the Union Address

February 6, 2019 Press Release
Reps. José E. Serrano (NY-15), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Donald S. Beyer Jr. (VA-08), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) Join to Lead Critical Bills Protecting Immigrant Rights

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), joined by Reps. José E. Serrano (NY-15), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Donald S. Beyer Jr.

Issues:
Immigration

REPRESENTATIVE ADRIANO ESPAILLAT ANNOUNCES STATE OF THE UNION GUEST

February 4, 2019 Press Release
Guatemalan Mother, Yeni Gonzalez Garcia, Who Was Separated from Her Three Children at the Arizona Border Will Attend Trump Address as Rep. Espaillat’s Guest

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced Yeni Gonzalez Garcia as his guest for President Trump’s State of the Union Address.  Rep. Espaillat played a central role in the reunification of the Guatemalan mother who was separated from her three children at the Arizona border in May 2018.

Issues:
Immigration

REP. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT INTRODUCES CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTIONS TO RECOGNIZE DOMINICAN HERITAGE MONTH

January 30, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of Dominican Heritage Month, which spans January 21 through February 27. 

Issues:
Foreign Affairs, Immigration

REP. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT RECOGNIZES INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY

January 28, 2019 Press Release

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day:

Issues:
Civil Rights and Equality, Foreign Affairs

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement on Delayed Flights and Airport Closures Due to Shutdown

January 25, 2019 Press Release

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement following reports from the FAA that flights have been halted at LaGuardia Airport due to the Trump Shutdown.

Issues:
Transportation

REP. ADRIANO ESPAILLAT STATEMENT ON DECISION TO TEMPORARILY REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT

January 25, 2019 Press Release

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s announcement to temporarily reopen the government.

Issues:
Immigration

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Calls on New York Landlords to Waive Late Fees and Eviction Actions During the Trump Shutdown

January 24, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in support of federal workers urging New York landlords to waive monthly late fees for residents impacted by the Trump shutdown. 

Issues:
Housing

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement on Passage of the New York State Dream Act

January 24, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on passage of the José Peralta New York State DREAM Act:

Issues:
Civil Rights and Equality, Immigration

Rep. Adriano Espaillat Statement Following SCOTUS Decision to Allow Trump Transgender Troop Ban to Take Effect

January 23, 2019 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in response to today’s

Issues:
Civil Rights and Equality

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