Skip to main content

Press Releases

Image
Seal of the United States House of Representatives
May 10, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), and Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03) lead more than 80 Members of Congress in a letter sent to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen M.

Issues:Immigration
May 3, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C.Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) leads the Democratic Members of the New York City congressional delegation in a letter in opposition to the newly released "Making Affordable Housing Work Act" by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Secretary Ben Carson.

Issues:Housing
Image
FCM Twitter
May 2, 2018

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined members of Congress from across the country to declare May as National Foster Care Month. In the United States, over 400,000 young people are looking for permanency with caring parents.

May 2, 2018

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of May 1st as International Workers' Day.

"During International Workers' Day we recommit our efforts to protect and ensure workers' rights," said Congressman Espaillat. "Ensuring the right of workers to unionize in their fight for higher wages, better working conditions, and safety standards is critical.

Issues:Labor
April 27, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on passage and inclusion of his Amendment No. 43 to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization.

Image
National Minority Health Month
April 27, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in recognition of National Minority Health Month to raise awareness of health disparities that continue to plague minority communities.

April 27, 2018

NEW YORK, N.Y.Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a press conference in collaboration with the Harlem Community Development Corporation, Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), New York State Homes & Community Renewal, and the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition to announce a multi-million dollar increase to district weatherization assistance programs allocated from the recent omnibus bill.

Image
Roundtable Discussion on 232 Tariffs
April 26, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) hosted a Member roundtable to discuss the impact of Section 232 tariffs on the Dominican Republic and continued efforts to rebuild Puerto Rico.

April 25, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C.Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement today to address substance abuse and the national opioids crisis.

Issues:Healthcare
April 23, 2018

NEW YORK, N.Y.Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's recommendation to establish multiple opportunity zones throughout New York's 13th congressional district that will promote investment and continued growth into the community.

Issues:Labor