Today, I joined District 6’s annual STEM Expo and was inspired by the hard work of our students. Investing in STEM education means investing in the next generation of leaders, problem-solvers, and innovators. Congratulations to all the students who showcased their incredible projects!

A constituent shared this photo of her son receiving his first school backpack at a community event my office hosted in 2023. Years later, she returned to our office for assistance and shared her gratitude for the support she received. Thank you for trusting us.

On World Environment Day, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting our planet, preserving our natural resources, and building a more sustainable future for generations to come. Together, we can create healthier communities and a cleaner, stronger world.

2-K applications are now OPEN! 🎉   If your child was born in 2024, you can apply for free 2-K programs for the upcoming school year.   🗓️ Applications close on June 26, 2026. 
Learn more: schools.nyc.gov/2k

Families belong together. My amendment makes clear that HUD must continue serving mixed-status families, as Congress intended, and reject policies that would separate households or displace eligible residents. Housing stability and family unity must remain a priority.

Delaney Hall must be shut down. People are being detained in inhumane conditions, many of whom have never committed a crime. The abuse, neglect, and cruelty must end. Close Delaney Hall now.

This Gun Violence Awareness Month, we honor the lives lost to gun violence and stand with the families, survivors, and communities carrying its lasting impact. We must continue fighting for solutions that save lives. The time to act is now.

Happy Pride Month! This June, we celebrate the LGBTQI+ community, honor the progress made in the fight for equality, and recommit ourselves to building a future where everyone can live with dignity, safety, and pride. The work continues and so does my commitment to justice and inclusion for all.

Honored to join the Bronx Community College Class of 2026 Commencement Ceremony today and celebrate the hard work of our graduates. Congratulations to the next generation of leaders, changemakers, and visionaries!

A beautiful day celebrating the reopening of Dolphin Playground! Investing in safe, vibrant spaces for our children and families helps strengthen our entire community.

Wishing a blessed Eid al-Adha to all across New York’s 13th district who celebrate!

Today, I visited the Delaney Hall Detention Facility for congressional oversight. Detainees have been on strike since last Friday, demanding humane conditions after reports of spoiled foods, freezing temperatures, and inadequate medical care. Every person deserved safety and basic human rights.

We are standing united and in solidarity to demand oversight and due process at Delaney Hall. Trump's ICE is rogue and out of control. The inhumane treatment and conditions the detainees are faced with are intolerable and unacceptable.

This Memorial Day, we honor not just the bravery of the fallen, but the lives they lived.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are reminded of the importance of affordable and accessible mental health care. As your voice in Congress, I will always advocate for more mental health resources for New Yorkers.

May is Jewish American Heritage Month. This month, we recommit to fighting antisemitism with the fierce urgency that it demands and honor the enduring contributions of countless Jewish Americans whose innovation, resilience and leadership have strengthened and enriched our nation.

Every year, one lucky high schooler from every district across the country has their artwork selected to hang in the halls of Congress. As it's time is up, I wanted to show off the 2025 Congressional Art Competition winner for NY-13: "Let Lisa Breathe"

As we celebrate the 61st birthday of the Head Start program, it's important that we recognize the pathway to success it creates. As Republicans aim to cut funding every year for the program, I remain committed to ensuring kids in New York's 13th have access to such a vital educational program.

#HappyBDayHeadStart! On May 18, we celebrate 61 years of Head Start and more than 40 million children served. As America approaches its 250th anniversary, Head Start stands as one of our nation’s most impactful investments in opportunity. #61YearsOfHeadStart

While Donald Trump is making toasts and funneling $1 billion towards a ballroom, everyday Americans are struggling to make their money stretch further between paychecks. America deserves better than these ballroom Republicans.

Great breaking news! The House Appropriations Committee just adopted an amendment from @repespaillat.bsky.social that would stop the government from bypassing the courts to buy our online information from shady data brokers. This would be a needed safeguard against AI surveillance systems.

In the middle of a cost-of-living crisis, Republicans are gutting programs that build up rural economies and protect American manufacturing. We know by now: Republicans never cared about the working class and middle class -- just kickbacks for billionaires.

Trump just admitted what we’ve known all along: he does not care that Americans can’t afford to live.

On top of alleviating food insecurity, food stamps help keep bodegas in urban communities and small businesses in rural communities afloat. Republicans are working to stop people from having access to food and the American Dream.

The Supreme Court has once again empowered states to systematically weaken the voting power of minority citizens. This conservative majority shows time and time again that political calculation shapes its jurisprudence.

Accountability isn’t optional. After refusing to testify, Stephen Miller and Tom Homan were called to answer for policies impacting millions. Rep. Delia Ramirez moved to subpoena them. CHC members on the House Homeland Security Committee are not backing down!

The House Republicans' foreign policy funding bill in no way represents the America we love. Want to know what it does (or doesn't do)? Listen here:

The weekend was full of opportunity and joy for NY-13!Glad to have been able to see so many of you at our job fairs and the Manhattan CB10 meeting. Now, back to Washington! ✈️

Our planet is dying. Earth Day should be every day, and each one of us has the responsibility to do our part to protect the planet. We can’t control what others do, but we can control what we do.

Members of the @hispaniccaucus.bsky.social are standing up to ICE in the courtroom, on the House floor, and in the streets. We know better than anyone: this rogue agency must be dismantled.

🔥🔥🔥 @menendez.house.gov

Student-led activism. That’s how PS 171 received $500,000 in community project funds, and I was proud to join them in celebrating their accomplishments.

⏰ TODAY IS TAX DAY If you haven’t filed yet, you still have time. File for free at irs.gov/freefile and don’t forget: you can request a 6-month extension if you need more time. Don’t wait until midnight. File today.

On Yom HaShoah, we honor the memories of the six million innocent Jewish people murdered during the Holocaust at the hands of the evil Nazi regime. May their memories always be a blessing.

Black Maternal Health Week calls on all of us to confront inequities in maternal care and end our nation’s maternal health crisis. House Democrats are working to pass the #Momnibus, end this crisis, and improve outcomes for Black moms across the nation.

Chair @repespaillat.bsky.social’s demand is clear: End Child Detention. chc.house.gov/sites/evo-su...

From my family to yours, Happy Easter! We wish everyone celebrating a joyful day filled with hope, renewal, and time spent with loved ones.

Happy Good Friday to those who celebrate across NY-13! May this time of reflection bring you peace and hope.

Wishing everyone in NY-13 a joyful and meaningful Passover filled with family, reflection, and celebration. May the holiday bring peace and prosperity, keeping the spirit of the Seder alive throughout the year.

As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, I am proud to recognize Iris Baltazar as a pillar of our community for her ongoing efforts advocating and uplifting families today and inspiring future generations.

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Four years ago, President Biden signed the Emmett Till Antilynching Act into law. This was the first time that the federal government labeled lynching as a federal hate crime. As President Biden said at the signing, "Racial hate isn’t an old problem. It’s a persistent problem."

Wishing a blessed Palm Sunday to all those who celebrate across New York's 13th district! May this be a time of reflection, peace, and blessings.

I am proud to deliver over $3 million for CUNY's Dominican Studies Institute. The investment will enable the CUNY DSI to expand its research capacity, host community-based events, enhance its archival resources, and so much more.

I'm proud to recognize the life of Sergeant Jesus Pedrosa, Sr. for his honorable military service to our great nation during World War II. May his legacy continue to inspire each of us.

They call them the “SWAT team” for their dedicated advocacy for families across Northern Manhattan. This Women’s History Month, I’m proud to recognize Micaela Lugo, Brunilda Rodríguez, Noris Casillas, Rosario Capellán, and Elizabeth Batista for their tireless efforts to support our communities.

Instead of funding TSA or delivering on widely supported reforms, this administration is deploying ICE agents to airports. Another example of misplaced priorities—doubling down on chaos instead of governing. Chair @repespaillat.bsky.social’s statement here 👇🏽 chc.house.gov/media-center...

On this day in 1965, brave Americans began the march from Selma to Montgomery, risking everything for the right to vote. Their courage helped secure the Voting Rights Act and changed our nation forever. We honor their sacrifice and continue the fight for equal access to the ballot.

If only Republicans cared about funding healthcare more than new forever wars.

This is exactly why Congress needs to pass the bipartisan Government Surveillance Reform Act that @wyden.senate.gov and I introduced last week. We must close the data broker loophole and prevent this invasion of Americans’ privacy.