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October 17, 2021

NEW YORK, NY - Hardworking families of New York's 13th congressional district will begin to receive the third round of the Child Tax Credit payments starting today:

Child Tax Credit Monthly Payments will help set America’s children up for success and put more money in the pockets of hardworking parents, to pay for child care or put gas in the car so they can go to work and help fuel our economy while building better lives for their families.

October 14, 2021

NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the launch of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an initiative created by the U.S. House of Representatives to encourage middle school and high school students to learn to code and pursue careers in computer science.

Issues:Education
October 13, 2021

NEW YORK, NY — Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement addressing his resolution, honoring the contributions of Dominican-Americans and impact of the Dominican diaspora throughout New York’s 13th congressional district:

October 13, 2021

NEW YORK, N.Y.Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a community flu vaccine clinic on Thursday, October 14th from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Mosholu Montefiore Community Center to ensure residents of New York's 13th congressional district have access to flu vaccination as Flu Season approaches.

Issues:Healthcare
October 13, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) announced the introduction of the Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act, which would remove certain barriers to naturalization and citizenship, and prevent the unfair removal of immigrants based on a previously dismissed or pardoned conviction.

Issues:Immigration
October 12, 2021

NEW YORK, NY - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement advising constituents of New York's 13 congressional district to beware of scams and frauds when applying for federal resources intended to assist those affected by Hurricane Ida.

October 12, 2021

NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced that he is seeking a wounded warrior or medically retired veteran for a two-year paid fellowship in his Harlem district office.

The Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program was established to create employment opportunities for wounded or disabled veterans within the U.S. House of Representatives. These fellowships provide veterans with experience and exposure to broaden career opportunities. Positions are available in Congressional District Offices nationwide.

Issues:Labor
October 12, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) voted for must-pass legislation to prevent a first-ever default on the federal debt, which would result in economic catastrophe for nearly every American family. This crucial bill – which Senate Democrats passed on October 7th, with all Senate Republicans present voting against – will keep the United States under the debt limit through at least December 3rd.

October 8, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) announced the introduction of the Fair Adjudications for Immigrants Act, which would remove certain barriers to naturalization and citizenship, and prevent the unfair removal of immigrants based on prior conviction status.

Issues:Immigration