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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13)announced that the House has adopted his amendment to increase critical funding for security cooperation with Caribbean nations to fight illicit drug trafficking and prevent escalating violence. Rep. Espaillat's amendment provides for a $2 million increase of the minimum funding level for the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI). The amendment had the support of the House Foreign Affairs Committee leadership.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of World Refugee Day:

"Today, on World Refugee Day, we reflect on our continuing obligation to provide protections and asylum for the millions who have fled their homes due to persecution and fear when faced with unimaginable challenges," said Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13).

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in support of his resolution, H. Res. 367, recognizing the impact of climate change on vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in the United States and around the world. This global environmental justice resolution was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and calls on the U.S.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced the Family Reunification Act of 2019, a bill that would help ease the burden on immigrant families and workers by providing them with certainty regarding their status.

NEW YORK, NY – Reps. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and Julia Brownley (D-CA) have joined to introduce the Safe and Friendly for the Environment (SAFE) Streets Act, which will direct more federal funds toward making our streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists, helping to save lives and encouraging better protection of the environment.

WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will hold a celebration for the seniors of New York's 13^th congressional district Friday, June 28^th starting at 11:00 a.m. at Denny Farrell State Park in support of the crucial role seniors play in our community.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Chuy García (IL-04) announced the inclusion of important language relating to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) plan to close its international field offices in the report to accompany the bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.