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November 19, 2021

NEW YORK, NY -- At Stand Against Violence East Harlem (SAVE), a community violence intervention program, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer, U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat, Manhattan District Attorney-Elect Alvin Bragg and others advocated for at least $5 billion in funding for community-based violence intervention programs to be included in the Build Back Better Act. They said that communities across the country, like East Harlem, are experiencing a historic increase in gun violence, and to combat this epidemic, the federal government must invest in community violence intervention programs.

November 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) Lou Correa (CA-46), and Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04),issued the following statement after voting to pass the historic Build Back Better Act:

“The Build Back Better Act we passed today delivers for working American families across the country, including immigrants and working class communities by reducing poverty, expanding health care coverage, combating the climate crisis, providing rental assistance, and expanding access to educational opportunities for college students.

Issues:Immigration
November 18, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in support of his resolution, The Gladys Ricart Resolution, named in honor of the life and legacy of Gladys Ricart, whose life was taken on her wedding day and the countless victims of intimate partner homicide from gun violence:

November 18, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement following his vote to censure Representative Paul Gosar (AZ-04):

November 15, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Today Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released a new report from the Joint Economic Committee estimating that 77,000 Child Tax Credit monthly tax cuts were sent to families in New York’s 13th Congressional District in October.

Issues:Labor
November 15, 2021

Today Representative Adriano Espaillat released a new report from the Joint Economic Committee estimating that 77,000 Child Tax Credit monthly tax cuts.

They were sent to families in New York’s 13th Congressional District in October. A total of $31.1 million in tax cuts went back in the pockets of hardworking families.

Issues:Labor
November 13, 2021

NEW YORK, NY – In Case You Missed It - Job creation has risen significantly in the month of October, according to CNBC, thanks to the American Rescue Plan that Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) helped pass into law.

Issues:Labor
November 12, 2021

NEW YORK, N.Y. – Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05) introduced a resolution to honor and remember the victims of American Airlines Flight 587 in Rockaway Queens, New York.

November 10, 2021

GLASGOW – Today, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Congressional leaders held a press conference at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland to further highlight U.S. leadership addressing the climate crisis.

Watch a replay of today’s press conference, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and delegation members.

November 9, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi and a Congressional delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or “COP26,” in Glasgow, Scotland on behalf of the United States House of Representatives.

In Glasgow, the delegation will participate in bilateral meetings, panel discussions and other engagements with global leaders on top climate priorities, including the recent IPCC report, gender equity and public-private sector coordination on climate action.