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Adriano Espaillat

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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.

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Mar 24, 2021

In March, myself and 40 other of my colleagues wrote to the administration urging for a $4 billion fiscal year 2022 commitment to the Green Climate Fund.

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Mar 24, 2021

The $1.2 billion layout by the administration doesn't even cover our existing debt, let alone set us on a path to be in line with our global partners.

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Mar 24, 2021

I think that we should expedite the appointments of those representatives of our nation in that region, in particular, which is right next-door.

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Mar 24, 2021

I am concerned about the process in which projects are selected, particularly with China's incursion across the world and in this hemisphere.

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Mar 17, 2021

It is well past time for VAWA reauthorization. It should have never been allowed to lapse to begin with. I stand here in support of this bill in honor of Gladys Ricart, a dear constituent of mine, who, 22 years ago, was murdered by her…

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Mar 10, 2021

Improving background checks is common sense. Background checks simply make it harder for guns to end up in the hands of the wrong people--criminals. Mr. Speaker, 75,000 guns have ended up in the hands of the wrong people. The Enhanced…

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Mar 9, 2021

I include in the Record a letter from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, New York, NY, March 8, 2021. Re H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act…

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Mar 9, 2021

The PRO Act puts workers first. During the COVID-19 pandemic, almost all of the critical sectors of our economy that have remained open and functioning have relied on union labor and union workers. They are our frontline workers. We depend…

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Feb 17, 2021

I think it is important that you come back to us at another point with more detailed information about your capability to do this

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Feb 17, 2021

Was he wearing a vest, a bulletproof vest?

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Feb 17, 2021

I think that he was exposed and felt somewhat, I believe, overpowered by this angry mob.

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