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September 23, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) spoke on the House floor to address the humanitarian crisis facing Haitians at the border and urgent actions to address the concerns of the Haitian Diaspora after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that devastated Haiti last month.

September 23, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) led 22 of their colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Treasury Janet Yellen urging her to use the Department’s voice and vote at the World Bank to to support greenhouse gas emission mitigation and climate adaptation for communities in low-income countries who are on the front lines of the climate crisis.

September 22, 2021

NEW YORK, NY- This weekend, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month program recognizing the significant impact of community leaders, non-profits, and elected officials of the Dominican diaspora in the United States with special guest, the Honorable President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader.

September 22, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Grace Meng (NY-06) announced that they secured over $11 billion in federal relief to help New Yorkers recover from the devastation caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.

September 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a virtual flood disaster assistance town hall on Wednesday, September 22nd at 2:00 p.m. (EDT) to address aid and support programs available for district residents in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

September 19, 2021

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the Senate Parliamentarian's decision regarding the path forward for citizenship:

“I am deeply disappointed with the Senate Parliamentarian’s decision but will continue to work with the Senate and my congressional colleagues to pursue the best path forward. If there was ever a time to fix our nation’s broken immigration system and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring a pathway to citizenship for millions of individuals who are counting on us, that time is now.”

September 17, 2021

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Grace Meng (NY-06) announced that they are leading an effort to eliminate barriers to federal disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Ida.

September 17, 2021

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of National Citizenship Day:

"Each year, tens of thousands of people from around the world become American citizens. It’s a moment of great pride, the realization that the American dream is firmly within your grasp – and as a formerly undocumented immigrant myself, I know this feeling all too well.

September 15, 2021

NEW YORK, N.Y. - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month:

"Hispanic heritage is American heritage, and I'm proud to mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month for 2021. From our contributions to the arts and entertainment, medical science and technology, business and education, government and serving in our nation's Armed Forces, our people play a significant role in shaping this nation and our future in it," said Rep. Espaillat.

Issues:Immigration
September 14, 2021

NEW YORK, NY - Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement and update on available federal resources to assist constituents of New York's 13 congressional district affected by Hurricane Ida.