Adriano Espaillat: “I also recognize that in fiscal year 2021, $41.5 million I think it was, was enacted for the construction of Fort Meade…”

When I came to this nation as a young, immigrant boy, I never could have imagined I would be a member of Congress.

I'm going to be introducing legislation that would allow Governor Mikie Sherrill and any governor or any state to be able to come and inspect a federal detention center like this.

I am the first Dominican American to be elected to the House of Representatives.

since 2019, I have been proud to call the gentleman from Illinois both a colleague and a trusted friend. During the build back better negotiations, we stood shoulder to shoulder to defend immigrant communities when it mattered the most…