Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) and Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-25) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken regarding the ongoing crisis in Haiti.

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)spoke on the U.S. House floor once again in support of Ukrainians fleeing violence as a result of Putin's war. During his remarks, Espaillat urged support of his war crimes resolution highlighting the ongoing atrocities and growing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and members of the House Committee on Education and Labor advanced six bills that would strengthen the social safety net and build healthier communities for all Americans.

"As a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, I was proud of the legislative slate my colleagues and I put forth to ensure protections and benefits for families in communities around the nation," said Rep. Espaillat. "It is up to each of us to ensure workers, students, and families have the protections and safety assurances they deserve."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a letter led by Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), the Biden administration has announced Temporary Protected States (TPS) designation for Afghanistan.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) release the following statement after attending Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s virtual joint address to the United States Congress:

NEW YORK, NY --RepresentativeAdriano Espaillat (NY-13) stands in firm solidarity with the people of Ukraine during this time of crisis and is a leading voice in Congress to provide Ukrainians vital defense security assistance and humanitarian aid, while holding Russia accountable for war crimes, bolstering international organizations helping refugees, and supporting Ukrainians living in the United States.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – This past week in Washington, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) helped pass $11.5 million in Community Project Funding that he previously fought to secure for New York’s 13th Congressional District. This funding, included in the appropriations government funding package, responds directly to some of the most pressing needs in Washington Heights, Inwood, Harlem, East Harlem, and The Bronx.

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), and Jose Luis Correa (CA-46) released the following statement on revoking Title 42:

“For nearly two years, the United States government has expelled individuals fleeing from violence and turmoil seeking refuge and protection, with no ability for these individuals to apply for asylum – actions that completely violate U.S. law and treaty commitments,” said the members. “This heartless policy, spearheaded by the Trump administration, must be repealed – full stop.