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- United States
- New York
- Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
From a constituent in New York, NYSave HIV Funding
I am one of your constituents. I'm reaching out to speak to you about some extremely distressing reports I have been hearing that The Trump Administration is planning to completely eliminate the CDC's Division of HIV Prevention, as quickly as within the next 24 hours. If the Trump Administration we
From a verified voter in New York, NYThe Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is crucial for sustaining the vital work of local and state libraries, museums, and archives that form the bedrock of our communities. These institutions provide free access to trusted information, learning resources, and inspiration at a time when
From a constituent in New York, NYVOTE NO ON CR BUDGET
Please vote NO to cloture and NO to the CR budget. I am an NIH-funded investigator running one of the largest neurodevelomental delay programs in the county. I am a member of the National Academy of Medicine. If the decimation of NIH, Medicaid, USAID, academic institutions, etc continues for the nex
From a constituent in New York, NYStop the republican budget from being passed in its current form.
The Republican funding bill would continue prioritizing profits over people by cutting non-defense spending while boosting military budgets. We cannot support legislation that sacrifices investments in critical domestic programs for tax breaks benefiting the wealthy and corporations. Passing this pa
From a verified voter in New York, NYWhy should Congress give Trump and Musk a blank check to continue their pillage? Senate Democrats have an opportunity to stop Trump and Musk from their illegal and unconstitutional shutting of the government. Democrats should say they’ll vote for the continuing budget resolution to keep the governm
From a verified voter in New York, NYKeep fighting for Mahmoud Khalid’s freedom from ICE kidnapping
I’m calling for continued pressure on the Trump administration to free Mahmoud Khalil. He was targeted for his advocacy and kidnapped by ICE agents in the most blatant retaliatory targeting I’ve seen. No due process for a legal resident sets the worst precedent and it must be pushed back against eve
From a verified voter in New York, NYThe Department of Education plays a vital role in ensuring equal access to education and supporting vulnerable student populations, including low-income students and those with disabilities. Laying off nearly half of the department's workforce undermines its ability to fulfill these crucial responsi
From a verified voter in New York, NYI am writing to tell you NOT to vote for the continuing resolution to fund the government for another six months unless it limits the power of DOGE to fire government workers without cause and to shut down spending that's already passed Congress. Please continue to defend our country!
From a verified voter in New York, NYUphold Mahmoud Khalil's right to lawful free speech
The detention and threatened deportation of Mahmoud Khalil is a direct attack on free speech rights enshrined in the First Amendment. As a lawful permanent resident, Khalil is entitled to the same constitutional protections as U.S. citizens, including the right to voice criticism and protest governm
From a verified voter in New York, NYPreserve NASA's inclusive workforce and public exploration mission
These workforce reductions at NASA are deeply concerning. The space program has long been a source of national pride and a driving force for scientific advancement benefiting all of humanity. Eliminating vital offices like the Office of Technology, Policy, and Strategy, the Office of the Chief Scien
From a verified voter in New York, NYSave & FUND the DOE
Save the DOE. At all costs please protect this institution that cares for so many. We do not want it privatized. I don’t need to tell you the vital role the DOE plays in shaping Americans of all walks of life. If anything, increase funding to the DOE. We are terrified at losing federal funding and o
From a verified voter in New York, NYSpeak out against DHS overreach in detention of Mahmoud Khalil
The arrest and potential deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and permanent resident, for his role in campus protests is an alarming overreach that threatens free speech. As a legal permanent resident, Khalil should be afforded full constitutional protections, including the rights t
From a verified voter in New York, NYReform credit card interest rates for economic justice
Credit card debt has become a crushing burden for millions of American families, trapping them in endless cycles of high-interest payments that siphon away resources from meeting basic needs. At a time when so many households are struggling with the rising cost of living, we cannot allow predatory l
From a verified voter in New York, NYThis recent action to cancel $400 million in grants and contracts with Columbia University is a concerning overreach that undermines academic freedom and due process. While addressing any instances of discrimination is crucial, the university has been actively working to combat antisemitism through
From a verified voter in New York, NYBe more like Rep. Al Green and be loud.
We need more democrats to actively, loudly, and emphatically resist the Trump administrations overreach. People like Rep. Al Green should be the template, not timidly color-coordinating and lifting a sign. Trump and his authoritarian thugs don’t care about decorum, but they definitely shrink back wh
From a constituent in New York, NYI am a constituent and am writing today because I just heard that HR 471 which is the Fix Our Forests Act is coming up for consideration. You need to OPPOSE this act. It will put our forests and wildlife in jeopardy by allowing private interests to actually deforest and this is NOT the solution t
From a verified voter in New York, NYSocial security under attack right now.
Social security is being gutted as we speak. They are not playing by the rules. So we are depending on you to PLEASE GET LOUD and CREATIVE. We will stand with you. Save SOCIAL SECURITY from out of touch, unqualified, destructive & dangerous DOGE. We need you.
From a constituent in New York, NYDemand to Withhold Federal Budget Approval Until DOGE Is Brought Under Control
I am writing to express my concern about the recent actions and implications of the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). While the intention behind creating DOGE may have been to streamline federal operations, its execution appears to be raising significant concerns about tr
From a constituent in New York, NYCondemn and reject treasonous treatment of Zelenskyy
Please strongly condemn President Trump and VP Vance’s bullying and treasonous actions in the Oval Office yesterday. Ukraine has been an ally to the US and against odds fighting off Putin’s illegal invasion. The treatment Zelenskyy experienced yesterday by our officials was reprehensible. Russia h
From a constituent in New York, NYStand with Ukraine
The United States must stand firmly with Ukraine in the face of Russia's unprovoked invasion and blatant violations of international law. As a beacon of democracy and freedom, we have a moral obligation to support Ukraine's sovereignty and right to self-determination. Inaction only emboldens authori
From a constituent in New York, NYProtect Social Security from reckless restructuring and staff cuts
I strongly urge reconsideration of the recent organizational restructuring and workforce reduction plans at the Social Security Administration. These actions jeopardize the agency's ability to carry out its critical mission of providing vital benefits and services to millions of Americans who rely o
From a verified voter in New York, NYProtect transgender troops' right to serve honorably
The proposed ban on transgender troops is an unacceptable violation of their rights and a detriment to our military's effectiveness. Transgender service members have proven their valor and dedication time and again. Arbitrarily discharging them solely due to their gender identity degrades their hono
From a constituent in New York, NYReject cuts to protect vital Social Security program
The proposed cuts to staffing at the Social Security Administration are deeply concerning and threaten the effective functioning of this vital program. Social Security provides essential benefits to millions of Americans, including retirees, survivors, and those with disabilities. Slashing the workf
From a verified voter in New York, NYInvestigate FAA-Starlink contract award transparency, potential conflicts of interest
The FAA's decision to award a major contract to Starlink, a company owned by Elon Musk who is leading efforts to cut government spending and staffing levels, raises significant concerns about conflicts of interest that warrant close examination. Awarding such a lucrative contract without proper over
From a constituent in New York, NYRein in Musk's undue influence, restore government integrity
The actions of Elon Musk and his efficiency operation DOGE in cutting federal employees raise significant concerns. Musk has inserted himself into over a dozen agencies, wielding tremendous influence despite lacking official government authority. This overreach undermines democratic processes and pr
From a constituent in New York, NYReject Medicaid Cuts Financing Tax Cuts For Wealthy
The House Republicans' budget proposal to cut federal funding for the Medicaid expansion is deeply concerning. Slashing Medicaid spending would jeopardize healthcare coverage for over 21 million low-income Americans who gained access through the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion. This move wo
From a verified voter in New York, NYSTOP AND DECRY THE SAVE ACT
Hello, I’m writing to implore you to not only vote against, but to push your fellow democrats to loudly decry the SAVE act, which should be hitting the house sometime soon, possibly this week. This poorly written bill will put undue strain on millions of voters, including women who have changed thei
From a verified voter in New York, NYRestore ethics rules prohibiting gifts to federal officials
President Trump's decision to rescind ethics rules preventing gifts to executive branch employees is deeply concerning. These rules were put in place to prevent conflicts of interest and maintain public trust in government institutions. Without such safeguards, there is a heightened risk of undue in
From a verified voter in New York, NYProtect USAID's mission, prohibit funding cuts by executive overreach.
As public servants, USAID employees are dedicated to upholding the values of human dignity and democracy that our nation stands for. However, the Trump administration's actions to slash USAID's workforce and funding threaten to undermine years of progress in international development and humanitaria
From a verified voter in New York, NYReject partisan interference, preserve postal service independence
The United States Postal Service was established as an independent agency to serve all Americans equally, delivering mail to even the most remote areas of the country. Taking control away from its Constitutionally-mandated oversight by Congress and placing it under the Executive Branch poses a grave
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