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February 7, 2025

WASHINGTON, DCU.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) have reintroduced the landmark, bicameral bill, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, during the 119th Congress. This pivotal legislation would codify commonsense protections for immigrant communities at sensitive locations amid the onslaught of attacks on immigrants, including vulnerable immigrant families.  

Issues:Immigration
February 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, DCRepresentative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) proudly announces that Jatnna Tavárez, award-winning journalist and Dominican media icon, will participate as a distinguished guest and keynote panelist in the 7th Annual Dominicans on the Hill, taking place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the United States Capitol, Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) Auditorium, in Washington, DC. 

February 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in response to the continued release of hostages and the need to redouble efforts to ensure the safe return of all hostages to their homes: 

February 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, DCRepresentative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) proudly announces that Marileidy Paulino, Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion in Track & Field, will participate as a distinguished guest and keynote panelist in the 7th Annual Dominicans on the Hill, taking place on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at the United States Capitol, Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) Auditorium, in Washington, DC. 

February 2, 2025

NEW YORK, NY — This morning, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), a Co-Chair of the Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus, spoke during the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of New York’s annual breakfast, a gathering of esteemed leaders, public officials, and advocates committed to justice and equality. 

January 28, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Representative Young Kim (CA-40) issued the following statements in response to the ongoing wildfires in California and other major climate events around the nation.  

January 28, 2025

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the profoundly concerning memo issued by the Trump Administration’s Office of Management and Budget, which aims to unilaterally freeze federal funding that has already been allocated.  

January 27, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and Pablo José Hernández (Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, called on U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director to address recent reported incidents of wrongful detention by ICE agents in Puerto Rico and New Jersey. 

Issues:Immigration
January 27, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC -- -- Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), along with House co-leads, Reps. Sylvia Garcia, Suzanne Bonamici, Chuy Garcia, Pramila Jayapal, Don Beyer, and Delia C. Ramierz, announced their intent to reintroduce the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, for the 119th Congress.

January 25, 2025

NEW YORK, NY -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of Juan Pablo Duarte Day, commemorating the birth of one of the founding fathers of the Dominican Republic: