Press Releases

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.

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

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.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) recognized the forty-sixth anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision, Roe v. Wade. In its 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court recognized that the U.S. Constitution protects a woman's right to make her own medical decisions, including the decision to have an abortion.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined 180 Democrats in unveiling the Raise the Wage Act of 2019. The bill would gradually raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2024, index future minimum wage increases to median wage growth, and ensure all workers are paid at least the full federal minimum wage by phasing out the subminimum wages for tipped workers, youth workers, and workers with disabilities.

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and legacy:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement following his appointment to serve on the influential House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure:

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement calling for Rep. Steve King of Iowa to resign and step down from Congress following racists comments and white nationalist statements.