Representative Adriano Espaillat, Democratic from New York

Adriano Espaillat

Representative · New York · Democrat

Adriano Espaillat

Biography
Adriano Espaillat, a former community organizer and tenants’ rights advocate, became the first Dominican-American elected to Congress, representing New York’s 13th District since 2017. He has focused his legislative work on immigration reform, affordable housing, and expanding access to healthcare. Espaillat authored the Dream and Promise Act to provide pathways to citizenship for immigrants and serves on the House Appropriations Committee, where he secures resources for public transportation and education in his district. He is known for amplifying the voices of immigrant and working-class communities, striving to ensure equitable opportunities for all his constituents.
Education
  • B.A. in Political Science, Queens College, Queens, NY
    1979
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2017-Present

    Representing New York's 13th district

  • Member, New York Senate

    2011–16

    (ranking member, Housing, Construction, and Community Development Committee and chair, Puerto Rican Latino Caucus)

  • Member, New York Assembly

    1997–2010

    (chair, New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, 2002)

  • Director, Washington Heights Victims Services Community Office

    1992

  • Manhattan Court Services Coordinator, Nyc Criminal justice Agency

    1980

Policy Focus
International Affairs17%
Arts, Culture, Religion9%
Immigration9%
Health7%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Adriano Espaillat's record in Congress.

  • Affordable Housing Funding

    Secured federal funding to support affordable housing initiatives in New York’s 13th Congressional District.

  • Transportation Infrastructure

    Helped obtain federal investment for the Second Avenue Subway extension in Manhattan.

  • Immigrant Rights Advocacy

    Co-sponsored the Dream and Promise Act to protect DACA and TPS recipients from deportation.

  • COVID-19 Relief Support

    Supported passage of the American Rescue Plan, delivering pandemic relief funds to New York communities.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Appropriations

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