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February 7, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), and Grace Meng (NY-06) thanked Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Peter DeFazio and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Rick Larsen for hearing the concerns of New York members of Congress and holding a hearing to investigate the impacts of the Trump Shutdown on the safety, stability and security of air travel and our aviation system.

February 6, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), joined by Reps. José E. Serrano (NY-15), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Donald S. Beyer Jr. (VA-08),Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) introduced a critical legislative package to protect immigrant rights.

Issues:Immigration
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat Adressing a crowd
February 4, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced Yeni Gonzalez Garcia as his guest for President Trump's State of the Union Address. Rep. Espaillat played a central role in the reunification of the Guatemalan mother who was separated from her three children at the Arizona border in May 2018.

Issues:Immigration
January 30, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of Dominican Heritage Month, which spans January 21 through February 27.

January 28, 2019

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day:

"Today, International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we reflect on the atrocities committed towards Jewish people during World War II, and we honor the memory of the six million Jews whose lives were taken and bear witness to their legacy," said Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).

January 25, 2019

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement following reports from the FAA that flights have been halted at LaGuardia Airport due to the Trump Shutdown.

January 25, 2019

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's announcement to temporarily reopen the government.

Issues:Immigration
January 24, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in support of federal workers urging New York landlords to waive monthly late fees for residents impacted by the Trump shutdown.

Issues:Housing
January 24, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on passage of the José Peralta New York State DREAM Act:

January 23, 2019

WASHINGTON, D.C.Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in response to today's decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to allow President Trump's broad ban to prevent transgender individuals from serving in the military to go into effect.