Press Releases
Washington, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on his resolution to condemn racism in sports. Introduced this week, H.Res.283, Condemning Racism in Sports, acknowledges a historic presence of racism in sports and calls for unity, inclusion and diversity across all sports leagues and arenas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement following House passage of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), a landmark bill that ushered in transformative progress to protect all Americans from violence and abuse, and continues to provide essential support to victims, survivors and communities to ensure they have the legal tools and resources necessary to seek justice and receive care.
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Chuy García (IL-04) led more than 60 of their colleagues in an effort to prevent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from closing its international field offices. Last month, the agency announced it would close nearly two-dozen offices in 21 countries around the globe that assist with refugee and asylum cases, help Americans who are adopting children from abroad, and process applications to reunite families. The offices also work to combat immigration fraud.
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced a series of legislation to specifically address impropriety of the Trump administration and to demand transparency and accountability from the White House as new policy proposals are introduced.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) joined U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), and U.S. Representatives Carolyn B.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the retirement of Representative José E. Serrano (NY-15).
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) addressed the impact of corruption on local communities throughout Latin America during today's hearing held by the U.S. House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, and Trade entitled: Understanding Odebrecht: Lessons for Combating Corruption in the Americas.
In case you missed it, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) appeared on MSNBC's The Beat with Ari Melber to discuss the Mueller Report and next steps in Congress. During the segment, Rep. Espaillat reiterated calls shared by his House Democratic colleagues to urge for the release of the Special Counsel's full and complete report and all underlying documents. The Mueller Report and findings must be made public to the American people and Congress.
NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the pending release of Baba Sillah, from Gambia, who was facing deportation and was pardoned today by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mr. Sillah was detained by ICE following a January immigration check-in and remained in custody. Today, Rep.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), joined by distinguished honorees, will celebrate Women's History month on Wednesday, March 20th at 6:00 p.m. at the Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building, Art Gallery, located at 163 West 125th Street, 2nd floor, New York, NY. During the event, Rep.