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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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Jul 15, 2019

I am concerned that by new FTA policies, that could make it harder for this and similar projects to get off the ground.

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Jul 15, 2019

Federal investment in the New York subway is a good value.

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Jul 15, 2019

By now, everyone knows I am a passionate advocate for the MTA's 2nd Avenue subway phase 2 extension project.

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Jul 9, 2019

This is an important opportunity to talk about the need to invest in water infrastructure...

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Jun 25, 2019

We must remember that we cannot effectively advance our country's interests if we do not stand with our allies.

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Jun 25, 2019

On June 25, 2019, I was absent for recorded vote No. 406. Had I been present, I would have voted yea. personal explanation

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Jun 25, 2019

Like many Americans, like many of my colleagues, I am deeply troubled by the way the Trump administration has handled the treatment of migrants, particularly children, at the border. But I stand here to say tonight, Madam Speaker, that if…

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Jun 25, 2019

I congratulate Mr. Malinowski for this piece of legislation, and I urge all of my colleagues to vote for this entire package.

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Jun 25, 2019

We must come together to send a powerful signal to Saudi Arabia that our Nation will stand up for core values and interests with regard to all countries, adversaries and allies alike.

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Jun 25, 2019

I am proud to support H.Res. 222, and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to do the same.

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Jun 24, 2019

Adriano Espaillat called it a nonexistent border crisis.

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Jun 19, 2019

I guess we are here because our Nation has a chronic problem with accurate census in general.

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