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Adriano Espaillat is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing New York's 13th congressional district since January 3, 2017. He is a member of the Democratic Party and is notable for being the first Dominican-American to serve in the U.S. Congress. Espaillat has focused on various issues including immigration reform, affordable housing, and healthcare access during his tenure. He has been an advocate for the rights of marginalized communities and has worked to address the needs of his constituents in New York City.
We are living through a 21st century assault on the right to vote--the likes of which we haven't seen since Jim Crow. Without a doubt, it's the most significant test of our democracy since the Civil War--and future generations will never…
I'm very supporting of expanding Pell Grants. I think they're critically important.
I'm working on a bill that would allow Pell Grant flexibility for applicable students.
It has my pleasure to introduce Darleny Suriel, who I am proud to say is an Afro-Latina of Dominican descent.
I enthusiastically support the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act. I am glad that Congress is finally taking action to formally memorialize Juneteenth as a Federal holiday just a year after my home State of New York took this step…
I thank Congressman Suozzi for his leadership on this bill and for working with me on this fight for justice. I also want to thank Chairwoman Waters and Ranking Member McHenry for working with us to get this bill out of the committee…
These men spent 191 days in combat and were the most active regiment throughout the entire First World War. Under constant enemy fire and cast away from the nation they swore an oath to protect, they still persevered, fighting until the…
If confirmed, she will be the first woman of color to hold this important role.
We have to create pathways for people of color to get into those jobs, into the trades, into our workforce for good paying jobs.
Communities of color feel that when we have these mega projects, they're totally left out.
Transportation infrastructure will be great to give a facelift to the country, to the roads, bridges, and tunnels.
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