Press Releases
Gillibrand Statement On President Trump’s Tariffs Driving Up Costs For New York Families And Jeopardizing American Jobs
Today, following reporting about the devastating costs for New York families and workers stemming from President Trump’s tariffs, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: “The numbers don’t lie. President Trump’s tariffs are hitting New...
Gillibrand Introduces Two Bills To Boost Benefits For Seniors Amid Rising Cost Of Living
The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act would add $200 per month to Social Security checks until July 2026 The Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act would change the formula used to calculate yearly cost-of-living adjustments to more accurately...
Gillibrand Statement On President Trump Appealing Court Order to Fund SNAP
Today, following reporting that President Trump’s Justice Department would appeal a federal judge’s order to fully fund November SNAP benefits, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: “To be clear: President Trump is appealing a court order...
With Enrollment Now Open, Gillibrand Demands Extension Of Health Insurance Tax Credits That Help Small Businesses And Their Employees Afford Care
4.4 Million People Employed By Small Businesses Rely On Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tax Credits To Afford Care Following The Start Of Open Enrollment On November 1, Small Business Owners and Their Employees Are Now Shopping for Health Care Plans That Are Over...
Gillibrand Statement On President Trump Calling On GOP To End Shutdown
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on Trump’s comments to Senate Republicans on last night’s election results and the government shutdown, which has now extended to a record 36th day: “President Trump acknowledged this morning to...
Gillibrand Statement Congratulating Mayor-Elect Mamdani On His Election Victory
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the New York City mayoral election results: "Earlier tonight, I called to congratulate Mayor-Elect Mamdani on his victory. Right now, too many New Yorkers are struggling just to get by. I am...
Gillibrand Statement On The Return Of The Body Of Itay Chen
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the return of the body of Itay Chen, the last American to be held hostage in Gaza, to Israel from Hamas captivity: “On October 7, 2023, Itay Chen was murdered and kidnapped by Hamas...
Gillibrand, Colleagues Slam Trump Administration For Proposing Illegal Move That Harms Students With Disabilities
Senators press Department of Education to stop efforts to shut down enforcement and administration of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Students with disabilities make up 15% of public school enrollment Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)...
Gillibrand Statement On The Return Of The Body Of Omer Neutra
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the return of the body of Omer Neutra to Israel from Hamas captivity: “On October 7, 2023, Omer Neutra was kidnapped by Hamas, and for the past two years since that horrific day, my office has...
Gillibrand Blasts New York House Republicans For Turning Their Backs On New Yorkers As Trump Administration Relentlessly Attacks State
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sent a letter to New York’s Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives, urging them to stand up to President Trump’s politically motivated attacks on New York State. The senator warned that the Trump administration’s...