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

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 13^th congressional district that will promote investment and continued growth into the community.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement on the 19^th anniversary of the Columbine High School Shooting, which occurred on April 20th, 1999 in Littleton, Colorado.

"In the 19 years since the Columbine High School shooting that ended the lives of twelve students and one teacher, while injuring several others in Littleton, Colorado, America is still wrestling with our gun problem," said Rep. Espaillat.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) presented the following statement during today's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing to address the U.S. policy toward a turbulent Middle East.

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Below are remarks by Rep. Espaillat as prepared for delivery during today's hearing:

House Foreign Affairs Committee

NEW YORK, N.Y. – This past weekend, U.S.Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) and U.S.Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) were joined by local city and community leaders during a press conference on their successful passage to secure federal funding for Lakeview Apartments and efforts to keep the development affordable for residents.

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on last night's airstrikes against Syria following reported chemical attack.