Biography & Current Office
Background & current office
Adriano Espaillat is the Democratic U.S. representative for New York’s 13th District. The House Historian records service beginning in January 2017 after earlier service in the New York State Assembly and Senate; his official biography notes that he is the first Dominican American to serve in the U.S. House.
The current House Clerk lists Espaillat on Appropriations, including the Legislative Branch and Transportation-HUD subcommittees. His official office identifies him as ranking member of the Legislative Branch subcommittee and chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 119th Congress.
Editorial research reviewed: August 22, 2026. Public-record fields continue to refresh independently from official chamber sources.
Public record
Current seat & contact information
- Chamber
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Representation
- New York · District 13
- Party
- Democratic
- Birth date
- September 27, 1954
- Washington phone
- (202) 225-4365
- Office
- 2332 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3213
Committees & Leadership
Current leadership and reviewed committee roles
Leadership / institutional roles
- Ranking Member, Appropriations Subcommittee on Legislative Branch
- Chair, Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Reviewed committee assignments
- House Committee on Appropriations
Recent Recorded Votes
Official recorded-vote record
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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation
Legislation & official congressional activity
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Claims & Evidence
Evidence tracker
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