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December 22, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Ritchie Torres (NY-15) introduced a legislative package containing two bills, the Building Collapse Prevention Act and the LIHTC Landlord Accountability Act, and a letter to Commissioner Jimmy Oddo of the NYC Department of Buildings.

Issues:Housing
September 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – This National Preparedness Month, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13) and Jenniffer González-Colón (R-PR) reintroduced the Housing Victims of Major Disasters Act to codify Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) policies that advance equity for disaster survivors by accepting a broader range of homeownership and occupancy documentation.

The Espaillat- González-Colón legislation aims to eliminate barriers that survivors of natural disasters, such as hurricanes and tornadoes, face when seeking desperately needed housing assistance.

March 23, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Ranking member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in response to House Republican Leadership’s proposal to cut fiscal year 2024 discretionary spending back to the fiscal year 2022 enacted level—resulting in a cut of at least 22 percent for essential programs—and its impact on the American people:

February 1, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on his appointment to serve as Ranking Member of the Legislative Branch Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee during the 118th Congress:

January 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) voted for an omnibus government funding package that delivers historic investments in working families and New York communities. This legislation takes vital strides forward in House Democrats' fight to protect New Yorkers' health care, honor the service of our nation's veterans and support vital local community projects. Previously advanced by the Senate, this legislation now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law.

January 26, 2023

WASHINGTON, DCRepresentative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) was officially sworn in as United States Representative for New York’s 13th Congressional District today in the 118th Congress.

November 29, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC -- Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) have introduced critical legislation to protect housing insecure migrants and individuals.

Issues:Housing
September 27, 2022

NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement upon return from Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to assess damage following Hurricane Fiona, which made landfall to the region last week and left at least 16 people dead and thousands without power or running water.

August 5, 2022

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) sent a letter to Senate and House Appropriations Committee leadership urging the inclusion of $500 million to support the Emergency Food and Shelter Traditional and Humanitarian Program. The requested funds would provide shelter, food and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing hunger or homelessness, and allow humanitarian assistance to migrant families and individuals encountered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

July 27, 2022

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.