Adriano Espaillat
- Previous profession
- Manhattan Court Services coordinator, NYC Criminal Justice Agency, 1980; Director, Washington Heights Victims Services Community Office, 1992
- First public office
- 1997Member, New York State Assembly, 1997 to 2010 (chair, New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus, 2002)
- Years in public office
- 27of 46 years since 1980, the first year the biography gives for any work
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 540 recorded votes by Adriano Espaillat, from 2017 to 2026.
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118th Congress, 2023 and 2024
71 Yes · 7 No · 1 Did not vote on 79 laws of this Congress. 2 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 3 laws.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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4 excerpts
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Representative Adriano Espaillat Votes Against ICE Funding Bill
“WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), issued the following statement on H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026:”
- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026November 12, 2025
Representative Adriano Espaillat Stands Firm For America’s Health Care
“WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in opposition to the Senate’s amendment to H.R. 5371, because once again, the Senate has put the interests of politicians ahead of the American people.”
- Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026November 12, 2025
Representative Adriano Espaillat Stands Firm For America’s Health Care
“WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in opposition to the Senate’s amendment to H.R. 5371, because once again, the Senate has put the interests of politicians ahead of the American people.”
- Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site ActJanuary 7, 2025
“The Holcombe Rucker Park National Commemorative Site Act designates Holcombe Rucker Park in Harlem, New York, as a National Commemorative Site. The park is named after Holcombe Rucker, a WWII veteran, scholar, mentor, and coach.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 17 spending items this member requested, $16,194,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE ALL REALLY MATTER | Public Law 119-74 | W.A.R.M Services for Domestic Violence Crime VictimsDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Police Athletic League, Inc. | Public Law 119-74 | Crime Prevention Through Youth Development ProgramDOJ · OJP--Byrn e | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| WE ALL REALLY MATTER | Public Law 119-74 | W.A.R.M Services for Domestic Violence Crime VictimsDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Police Athletic League, Inc. | Public Law 119-74 | Crime Prevention Through Youth Development ProgramDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Research Foundation of CUNY | Public Law 119-75 | Dominican Studies Institute Facility Renovation and ExpansionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $3,150,000 |
| Research Foundation of CUNY | Public Law 119-75 | Bronx Community College Auto Technology AAS Building Restoration Phase 2Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $1,200,000 |
| Patrick Henry Preparatory | Public Law 119-75 | Restroom Facilities Renovation UpgradeDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $500,000 |
| Research Foundation of CUNY | Public Law 119-75 | The City College of New York Skills-Based Workforce Development Training FacilitiesDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $2,000,000 |
| New York City Department of Education (George Washington Educational Campus) | Public Law 119-75 | George Washington Campus Auditorium UpgradeDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $850,000 |
| P.S./I.S. 187 Hudson Cliffs (06M187) | Public Law 119-75 | P.S./I.S. 187 Energy Efficiency ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $850,000 |
Show all 17
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alexander Humboldt School PS 115 | Public Law 119-75 | P.S. 115 School Yard Upgrade and Playground ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $250,000 |
| New York State Homes and Community Renewal | Public Law 119-75 | Amalgamated Housing Corporation Floor RenovationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $250,000 |
| New York City Housing Authority | Public Law 119-75 | Thomas Jefferson Recreation Center Security UpdatesDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $850,000 |
| Research Foundation of CUNY | Public Law 119-75 | Lehman College Field UpgradesDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $820,000 |
| New York State Homes and Community Renewal | Public Law 119-75 | Inwood Heights Affordable Housing RenovationsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $250,000 |
| New York City Department of Transportation | Public Law 119-75 | Greater Harlem StreetscapesDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $250,000 |
| New York City Department of Small Business Services | Public Law 119-75 | Small Business Energy Efficient UpgradesDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $850,000 |
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Campaign promises
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