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November 9, 2021

Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat 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.

November 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Earlier this week, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) met with Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) President Antonio R. Flores, Ph.D. to discuss the need for increased funding for Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) in the Build Back Better Act.

November 2, 2021

Reps. Luis J. Correa (D-Calif.), Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) and Garcia are pressuring leaders to include reforms after reiterating their threat to vote against the sweeping $1.75 trillion economic and social spending package if it does not include some immigration policies.

Issues:Immigration
November 1, 2021

NEW YORK, N.Y.Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will host a community flu, COVID-19 vaccine, and testing clinic, Wednesday, November 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Union Settlement in collaboration with Dr. Karen Thorton to ensure residents of New York's 13th congressional district have access to flu and COVID-19 vaccination as Flu Season approaches.

Issues:Healthcare
October 31, 2021

After months of battling, President Biden has come up with a deal to stop the infighting among Democrats and get both his infrastructure deal and his so-called "Build Back Better" plan on the table.

The total price tag of both would be in the $3 trillion range, a huge cut from the original proposal.

We talk to New York Congressman Adriano Espaillat, one of the leaders of the progressive caucus, on whether the spending is too much of not enough.

October 30, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. In advance of the upcoming 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Judy Chu (CA-27), Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03) sent a letter signed by 30 other Members of Congress encouraging President Biden to engage in diplomatic efforts with China to address the growing climate crisis.

October 30, 2021

In advance of the upcoming 2021 UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), Harlem Reps. Adriano Espaillat, Judy Chu, Raúl M. Grijalva sent a letter.

The letter was signed by 30 other Members of Congress encouraging President Biden to engage in diplomatic efforts with China to address the growing climate crisis.

October 28, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), co-chair of the New Americans Caucus, released the following statement in recognition of National Immigrants Day:

“The United States of America is a nation of immigrants, and today is not only about Dreamers, TPS holders, essential workers, and farmworkers, but it’s about who are as Americans and what we stand for as a country,” said Rep. Espaillat. “This National Immigrants Day, I am proud to stand in solidarity with immigrants in this country who have contributed to the strength of our economy and diversity of our communities.

Issues:Immigration
October 28, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the inclusion of key provisions of his bill H.R.529 - the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act, in recently issued guidance from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Issues:Immigration
October 25, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced open applications for incoming district high school seniors to attend the U.S. Service Academies.

“I encourage all eligible high school seniors in my district to submit applications to be considered for placement to attend any of the U.S. Service Academies to have an opportunity to serve our country,” said Rep. Espaillat (NY-13).

Issues:Education