Press Releases

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of Immigrant Heritage Month.

"June is Immigrant Heritage Month and during this time, we recognize and reflect on the numerous contributions that immigrants have made – and continue to make – in communities around our nation, and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring immigrant rights and protections today and for future generations," said Rep. Espaillat.

It’s been over a year since students and families around the country had their lives and education upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of students had to adapt to a whole new world of learning — a world that isn’t shy of difficulty and disparity. But, in spite of this, teachers, administrators, and school employees alike have worked tirelessly to support our children during this time of great uncertainty — and as states begin to reopen, it’s now our job to ensure that they have the resources they need to ensure their schools’ safely and wellbeing.

New York, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined Reps. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) to reintroduce H.R. 3557, the Homeland Security Improvement Act to address our nation’s immigration challenges at the southwest border in a responsible and humane manner by ensuring accountability, transparency, and oversight.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) released the following statements in support of their bill, the Gold Star Families Benefits Protection Act, which would restore access to surviving children of families who have made the ultimate sacrifice of losing a loved one in service to our nation.

It’s been over a year since students and families around the country had their lives and education upended by the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions of students had to adapt to a whole new world of learning — a world that isn’t shy of difficulty and disparity. But, in spite of this, teachers, administrators, and school employees alike have worked tirelessly to support our children during this time of great uncertainty — and as states begin to reopen, it’s now our job to ensure that they have the resources they need to ensure their schools’ safely and wellbeing.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) reintroduced the Family Reunification Act of 2021, to help ease the burden on immigrant families and workers by providing them with certainty regarding their status by reopening a critical path to legal status set forth in Section 245(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, shielding immigrants from the overly punitive three- and 10-year bars, by eliminating the outdated application dead

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement marking one year since the death of George Floyd:

"One year ago today, George Floyd was murdered in cold blood by a police officer whose sworn duty was to protect and serve. It’s no question that George should still be with us today, and my heart remains with his family, and all families who have lost loved ones at the hands of injustice," said Rep. Espaillat.

NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold a virtual Veterans Town Hall on Wednesday, May 26th at 4:00 p.m. EST, to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis on the health and economic wellbeing of veterans throughout New York's 13th congressional district.