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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) celebrated 500 days since President Biden signed Democrats’ American Rescue Plan Act into law, lifesaving legislation that created millions of jobs, kickstarted a successful national vaccination program, helped schools reopen, and funded critical projects in communities across the country. The Rescue Plan ensured that American families nationwide had the support they needed during this pandemic while putting our economy back on track.

NEW YORK, NY – Join Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) this Saturday, July 23rd at 10:00 a.m. for his next signature "Coffee With Your Congressman" event at Amuse Bouche located at 1590 Park Ave, New York, NY 10029

WASHINGTON, DC – In response to continued right-wing threats to New Yorkers’ personal liberties, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) today voted to enshrine marriage equality into federal law. The Respect for Marriage Act will officially repeal the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a defunct and discriminatory statute excluding same-sex couples from marriage under federal law. This legislation will also codify new protections ensuring that no married couple can be denied protections and benefits under federal law based on sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.

NEW YORK, NY – Earlier this week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and community leaders including Bodega and Spanish Community leaders issued a statement following Manhattan District Attorney Bragg’s motion to dismiss the case against Jose Alba. Tomorrow, Rep.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Norma Torres (CA-35), Grace Meng (NY-6), Lou Correa (CA-34), and Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-4) introduced the “Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929,” which would update Section 249 of the Immigration and Nationality Act known as registry.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued a statement following District Attorney Bragg’s request to the court to dismiss the case against Hamilton Heights resident, Jose Alba. Since the bodega tragedy, Rep. Espaillat has been actively engaged in addressing the situation with New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Deputy Mayor of Public Safety Philip Banks, and District Attorney Alvin Bragg and has urged for a full government approach to addressing the case and increased crime within New York’s 13^th congressional district.

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the following grant opportunities through the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Citizenship and Integration Grant Program to provide up to $20 million in grants for citizenship preparation programs in the district.

USCIS is now accepting applications for four funding opportunities under the expanded program. In line with Executive Order 14012 and the Interagency Strategy for Promoting Naturalization, USCIS is calling for new and innovative approaches and targeted outreach to remote, underserved, or isolated communities.