Adriano Espaillat

Far too many families have become victims of these rogue agents carrying out Donald Trump’s policies, killing innocent men and women in front of our very eyes. As @hispanic.caucus Chair, I will be...

For 16 years, the federal minimum wage has been stuck at just $7.25 an hour while the cost of living has continued to rise. Working full-time should mean being able to afford housing, groceries, he...

Today, we honor Congressman Charles B. Rangel and his enduring legacy. Standing together on the Capitol steps, Rangel Fellows represent the program he built aimed at preparing outstanding young pe...

ICE has done it again. Today, I joined my colleagues to demand accountability for the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and condemn the continued abuse of power by ICE. We cannot allow these sensel...

We demand accountability following the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and the continued abuse of power by ICE. Every person deserves due process and equal justice under the law. Today, @hispanic...

Today, I was proud to attend the 2026 Dominican Book and Culture Festival in Upper Manhattan, celebrating the rich culture, history, and literary traditions of the Dominican Republic. Thank you to...

Thank you to everyone who joined today’s Open Streets event in the district with @senatorccleare and @nycpublicadvocate Williams. Promoting public spaces and our shared sense of community and bel...

No one should have to choose between paying their bills and providing for their family. In 2025, 21,062 individuals and families in New York filed for bankruptcy—a reminder that too many people ar...

Health care should be more affordable, not more expensive. Because Republicans chose to end the enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, 18,000 people in NY-13 are facing higher health care costs...

Families across New York are paying more for the essentials they rely on every day. Under the Trump administration, the cost of basic living expenses has increased by $3,029, putting an even greate...

While he gained $2.2 billion in his presidency here are the programs that had lost funding under this administration. -- Mientras él ganó $2,200 millones de dólares durante su presidencia, estos so...

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision affirming birthright citizenship, I joined Face the Nation to discuss the path to becoming an American citizen. Citizenship is more than a legal status—i...

This National Parks and Recreation Month, we celebrate the parks, trails, public lands, and recreation spaces that bring our communities together, connect us with nature, and help preserve our nati...

Wishing everyone across New York’s 13th congressional district a safe and happy Fourth of July. Today, we celebrate our country, our community, and the shared values that bring us together as we ...

One year after the passage of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” families are still paying the price. The law increased our national debt and deficits while reducing access to health care and cu...

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the achievements, leadership, and contributions of people with disabilities. This month, we reaffirm our commitment to ending stigma and ableis...

Tune in this Sunday to watch my interview with CBS Face the Nation, where I discuss the importance of protecting birthright citizenship and what it means for our nation’s future. Stay tuned for mor...

This week marked National Postal Worker Day in recognition of the dedicated postal workers who serve communities across NY-13 and the nation. Rain, sleet, or shine, they work tirelessly to keep o...

Attention NY-13 students: The Congressional App Challenge is now open! If you’re a middle or high school student with a passion for technology and innovation, I invite you to develop and submit yo...

Last week’s devastating earthquakes have deepened an already dire humanitarian crisis in Venezuela. As the situation continues to deteriorate, we are sending this follow-up letter to once again urg...