Press Releases
NEW YORK, NY— Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in response to Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education.
“At its inception, the Department of Education was created to ensure equal access to educational opportunities for all students by providing federal support and oversight to remove barriers to equitable access to learning and achievement, and abolishing it requires an Act of Congress,” said Rep. Espaillat.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the ICE arrest at Columbia University:
"Regarding the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a constituent who lives in my district, my office has been following this case closely and as a former green card holder, I expect the Department of Justice to work within the confines of the law and that due process is guaranteed to him and his family. The rule of law must be respected."
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) and David Rouzer (R-NC-07) announced the launch of the Congressional Textile Caucus for the 119th Congress:
NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will deliver the Democratic Spanish language response to President Trump’s Joint Address on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) rebuked Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) for questioning the citizenship of a fellow public official.
NEW YORK, NY— Join Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) Sunday, February 23rd from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. (EST) for his annual Black History Month celebration at the Apollo Stages at The Victoria, located at 233 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027.
This year's program will showcase Harlem luminaries and local talent during performances, spoken word, and recognition of leaders throughout the community.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) welcomed a record breaking attendance to the United States Capitol during the 7th Annual Dominicans on the Hill. During this year's event, leaders from across the Dominican diaspora participated in a series of panel discussions and presentations discussing the increasing representation of Dominican Americans in business, economic development, media, entertainment, and technology, highlighting success stories and discussing ways to further elevate Dominican voices in the United States and beyond.
NEW YORK, NY —This weekend, Saturday, February 8th at 1:00 p.m. (EST), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), in collaboration with New York State and New York City elected officials and immigration advocates, will hold a virtual "Immigration Know Your Rights" forum. Espaillat has held a series of informative virtual and in-person events to provide an overview of resources and support available for immigrant communities throughout New York's 13th congressional district in response to policy proposals from the Trump administration.