Adriano Espaillat

Years in Office

8

Bills Sponsored

222

Bills Co-Sponsored

2803

Committees

1

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)

Impact & Accomplishments

Notable contributions during Adriano Espaillat's congressional service.

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.

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