Press Releases
GLASGOW – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Congressional leaders held a press conference at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland to further highlight U.S. leadership addressing the climate crisis. Watch a replay of today’s press conference, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and delegation members. |
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a Congressional delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or “COP26,” in Glasgow, Scotland on behalf of the United States House of Representatives. In Glasgow, the delegation will participate in bilateral meetings, panel discussions and other engagements with global leaders on top climate priorities, including the recent IPCC report, gender equity and public-private sector coordination on climate action. |
WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) met with Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) President Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D. to discuss the need for increased funding for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the Build Back Better Act.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a community flu, COVID-19 vaccine, and testing clinic, Wednesday, November 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Union Settlement in collaboration with Dr. Karen Thorton to ensure residents of New York's 13th congressional district have access to flu and COVID-19 vaccination as Flu Season approaches.
WASHINGTON, D.C.– In advance of the upcoming 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Judy Chu (CA-27), Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03) sent a letter signed by 30 other Members of Congress encouraging President Biden to engage in diplomatic efforts with China to address the growing climate crisis. |
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), co-chair of the New Americans Caucus, released the following statement in recognition of National Immigrants Day:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the inclusion of key provisions of his bill H.R.529 - the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, in recently issued guidance from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced open applications for incoming district high school seniors to attend the U.S. Service Academies.
“I encourage all eligible high school seniors in my district to submit applications to be considered for placement to attend any of the U.S. Service Academies to have an opportunity to serve our country,” said Rep. Espaillat (NY-13).
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.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in support of Latina Equal Pay Day:
“Latinas have made significant progress in every sector of our nation’s workforce while contributing to the diversity and innovation of hospitality, health care, education, child care, retail industries and many more," said Rep. Espaillat.