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NEW YORK, NY – Monday, February 12th at 2:00 p.m. (EST), Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold a press conference immediately following a roundtable discussion with key stakeholders to provide updates on phase two of the Second Avenue Subway expansion.
WASHINGTON, DC — This week, CHC Deputy Chair Adriano Espaillat and Rep. Rob Menendez, who serve as co-chairs of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Immigration Task Force, along with Chair Nanette Barragán, announced the CHC Immigration Principles for the second session of the118th Congress. These principles will guide the work of the CHC as the caucus continues its collective efforts to create and promote immigration reform initiatives that strengthen the nation's values of welcoming immigrants.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announces this year’s guest lineup for the Sixth Annual Dominicans on the Hill event that will be held live and in-person on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at the United States Capitol, Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) Auditorium, in Washington, DC.
NEW YORK, NY -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the introduction of the first-ever legislation to designate Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site. The Holcombe Rucker Park Landmark Act aims to recognize the iconic park and its historical significance in Harlem and around the world.
"Now a New York congressman wants to take that memorabilia national, celebrating Clemente with a specially minted U.S. commemorative coin. As reported by the New York Times, Rep. Adriano Espaillat introduced a bill last month — the Roberto Clemente Commemorative Coin Act — that would authorize the Treasury Department to design gold, copper-nickel, and silver dollar Clemente coins..."
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) spoke on the House floor in support of expansion of the Child Tax Credit and highlights impact to families across New York's 13th congressional district.
NEW YORK, NY -- Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Deputy Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), issued the following statement in response to the death of three migrants near Eagle Pass, Texas.
WASHINGTON, DC -- In a bid to strengthen federal efforts to combat hate crimes on college and university campuses, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on the introduction of his bill, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act, which would amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education
Rep. Adriano Espaillat said the city’s 60-day limit on stays for migrant families at shelters is “unrealistic” in some ways, saying they should give them work permits instead.
“If we don’t provide an alternative, we’re pushing them out and they’re going to be homeless,” he told NY1 political reporter Bobby Cuza on “Inside City Hall” Friday... [See full article here.]
For most U.S. travelers who fly overseas, their journeys are made possible by something known as an “Open Skies Aviation Agreement” (Open Skies Agreement) — an international agreement negotiated between the U.S. Department of State and foreign countries that allows more frequent and cheaper commercial flights between the U.S. and the other partner country. These agreements are critical to reunite families, access greater opportunities abroad, close important business deals or simply allow adventure seekers to fulfill their dreams.