Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), a member of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to sanctions imposed against individuals engaged in corrupt acts and human rights violations in the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cambodia.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of June as National Men's Health Month and the start of Men's Health Week from June 11-17, 2018.
"June is National Men's Health Month and a time during which we raise awareness of health disparities and challenges facing men of all ages, while promoting positive health and mental health well-being," said Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).
NEW YORK, NY – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), a member of the influential U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following statement in recognition of the Dominican Republic upon selection to become a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. This is the first time in its history that the Dominican Republic has held this position, which it will occupy from 2019-2020.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) sent a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos requesting a meeting following last month's exchange regarding undocumented students at schools around the nation.
Rep. Espaillat will be joined by Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and special guest, NYC Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host his 2018 Education Summit in collaboration with Manhattan Borough President Gale A. Brewer and special guest, New York City Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza, on Monday, June 11th at 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the George Washington Education Campus located at 549 Audubon Avenue.
Rep. Espaillat's letter is signed by more than 100 Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Calling for Swift and Decisive Action to Correct Sec. DeVos' Testimony and Clarify State and School District Obligations to Serve All Children, Regardless of Immigration Status
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the death of Joseíto Mateo, known as the King of Merengue.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined Reps. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), and Beto O'Rourke (TX-16) to urge U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Thomas D. Homan to designate courthouses as sensitive locations where immigrants cannot be arrested and detained by ICE.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), a member of the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus, released the following statement in recognition of LGBT Pride Month and in remembrance of the Stonewall Riots, which took place outside of the Stonewall Inn in New York City on June 28, 1969.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of former Santo Domingo Mayor José Francisco Peña Gómez following events held earlier this week at the U.S. Capitol honoring his life and legacy.