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WASHINGTON, DC -- Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16) led an urgent congressional letter to President Biden, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), urging the administration to issue an interim final rule to keep the current 540-day automatic work authorization extension period in place for immigrants who apply to renew their work permits (EADs) with USCIS.
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) has launched the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, an annual competition designed to encourage student participation in computer science and coding.
" I am deeply saddened and am praying for all civilian lives lost, Israeli and Palestinian, during this devastating conflict.
The explosion of a hospital-where the wounded and most vulnerable seek shelter and where the most selfless doctors and nurses work around the clock to save lives- is abhorrent. Hamas must not hide behind human shields.
I stand with President Biden as America reaffirms Israel's right and obligation to defend itself against terrorism and to minimize civilians caught in the crosshairs."
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) reintroduced legislation that would provide a dedicated stream of federal funding to strengthen resiliency of our nation’s public transportation systems.
WASHINGTON, DC -- Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) have introduced the Safe Return Act, in response to the ongoing crisis faced by United States citizens abroad and in response to those currently stranded in Israel and Gaza amid war.
“My office has been in constant communication with the group of 10 of my constituents who remain in Israel and who are sheltering at the Tel Aviv airport.
My team has been working diligently to get these individuals out, and through our efforts, we have been successful in assisting with the departures of a few members of the group. For the remaining 10 constituents who are still there, their flights have been confirmed to depart within the next few hours, and we are closely monitoring the situation to make sure there are no changes to the flight schedule.
There is an immediate urgency and need for them to depart as soon as possible to ensure their safe return.”
WASHINGTON, DC – The following resources are available through the Office of Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) to provide assistance to constituents or their loved ones who are currently in Israel. The situation in Israel remains dynamic; mortar and rocket fire may take place without warning. Individuals should follow the instructions of security and emergency response officials.