Press Releases
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand And Marco Rubio, Representatives Raul Ruiz And Brian Fitzpatrick, Jon Stewart, John Feal, And Veterans Advocates Call On Congress To Pass Landmark Legislation To Help Veterans With Diseases Linked To Burn Pits And Other Toxic Exposures Obtain Benefits From Va
Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Marco Rubio (R-FL), U.S. Representatives Raul Ruiz, M.D, (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), alongside Jon Stewart, 9/11 activist John Feal, members of BurnPits 360, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), and numerous veterans advocates stood together to call for landmark bipartisan, bicameral legislation, the Presumptive Benefits for War Fighters Exposed to Burn Pits and Other Toxins Act. The bill would streamline the process for … Continue Reading
April 09, 2021
Mientras Los Estadounidenses Luchan Por Sobreponerse A La Crisis De La Covid-19, Gillibrand Anuncia Un Proyecto De Ley Para Romper Las Barreras Para Servicios Sociales Esenciales
La senadora de los Estados Unidos, Kirsten Gillibrand, que es miembro del Comité de Agricultura del Senado, anunció un proyecto de ley para derribar las barreras a servicios sociales esenciales a medida que los estadounidenses luchan para recuperarse de la crisis del COVID-19. Gillibrand va avolver a presentar la Ley de Salud, Oportunidades y Empoderamiento Personal, o la Ley HOPE, por sus siglas en inglés. Este es un proyecto integral para derribar las barreras que … Continue Reading
April 08, 2021
In Utica, Gillibrand Announces Sweeping Legislation To Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Aging Committee, stood at the Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) in Utica to announce a package of three bills to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and help ensure that everyone can access the medicine they need. Over the years, prescription drug costs have become increasingly unaffordable, particularly for older Americans - who account for one in five Oneida County residents - who rely on Medicare yet still … Continue Reading
April 08, 2021
In Watertown, Gillibrand Announces Sweeping Legislation To Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Aging Committee, stood in Watertown to announce a package of three bills to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and help ensure that everyone can access the medicine they need. Over the years, prescription drug costs have become increasingly unaffordable, particularly for older Americans - who account for one in seven Jefferson County residents - who rely on Medicare yet still struggle to afford medications on a fixed income. … Continue Reading
April 08, 2021
Gillibrand, Joined By Islip Town Supervisor And Suffolk Independent Living Organization Ceo, Announces Sweeping Legislation To Lower Prescription Drug Prices
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Aging Committee, stood at the West Islip Senior Center with Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, and Suffolk Independent Living Organization (SILO), Chief Executive Officer Joseph M. Delgado to announce a package of three bills to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and help ensure that everyone can access the medicine they need. Over the years, prescription drug costs have become increasingly unaffordable, particularly for older … Continue Reading
April 07, 2021
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $160 Million In Federal Funding For New York City Hospitals And Health Centers Responding To The COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $160,347,574 in federal funding for ten hospitals and health centers across New York City. The funding was allocated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Public Assistance Program (PA). As the pandemic continues to drain resources, many hospitals and health centers have exceeded and continue to exceed their normal and assisted operating … Continue Reading
April 07, 2021
Gillibrand, Colleagues Call On FCC To Include State & Local Data In Efforts To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide And Homework Gap
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined Senate Democrats to call on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include state, local, and tribal data in efforts to expand nationwide broadband. Congress has demanded the FCC build new broadband data maps after decades of flawed data maps that denied broadband funding to eligible communities. State, local, and tribal governments often collect granular and comprehensive data that shows exactly who does, and who does not, have access to reliable … Continue Reading
April 07, 2021
Following Push, Gillibrand Welcomes The Elimination Of “Blank Space” Criteria For Asylum Applications
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand responded to a recent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announcement that the agency has eliminated "blank space" criteria, and reverted back to the rejection criteria that applied before October 2019. USCIS will no longer reject Form I-589, Form I-612 or Form I-918 if an applicant leaves a blank space. In September, Gillibrand led a group of twelve senators in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Kenneth T. Cuccinelli inquiring about … Continue Reading
April 07, 2021
As Americans Struggle To Recover From COVID-19 Crisis, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Break Down Barriers To Essential Social Services
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced legislation to break down barriers to essential social services as Americans struggle to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. Gillibrand will reintroduce the Health, Opportunities, and Personal Empowerment Act, or HOPE Act, comprehensive legislation to break down barriers for low-income individuals and families so they can access the social services and benefits they need to make ends meet. Throughout the pandemic, millions of recently unemployed … Continue Reading
April 06, 2021
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1 Million In Emergency Funding For Public Housing Authorities Across New York
U.S. Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,161,357 in FY 2020 allocations for the Capital Fund for Emergency Safety and Security, which sets aside funds for Public Housing Authorities to confront an emergency situation or natural disaster. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will help local New York PHAs increase health and safety measures for public housing residents through the … Continue Reading
April 05, 2021
Gillibrand, Colleagues Reintroduce Impact Aid Infrastructure Act To Support Efforts To Repair And Renovate Schools To Meet Public Health Guidelines
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, alongside U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Tina Smith (D-MN), reintroduced legislation to provide $1 billion in supplemental funding for school infrastructure construction grants through the Impact Aid program. Federally impacted school districts educate some of the most vulnerable student populations - including Native American and military-connected children, and children living in federal low-rent housing - and rely on Impact Aid for resources. The … Continue Reading
April 05, 2021
Following Years Of Advocacy, Gillibrand Joins Community In Hoosick Falls To Announce New Legislation To Create Access To Medical Monitoring For Victims Of Significant PFAS Exposure
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a roundtable discussion in Hoosick Falls with advocates and community leaders and announced legislation to provide Americans with improved legal pathways that would help courts award medical monitoring for victims of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and bolster PFAS research. PFAS are a group of thousands of manufactured chemicals that can seep into drinking water supplies. They have contaminated waterways in New York and across … Continue Reading
April 02, 2021
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $2 Million In Federal Funding For The Crouse Health Hospital In Syracuse
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $1,993,442 in federal funding for the Crouse Health Hospital in Syracuse. The funding was allocated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Public Assistance Program (PA). As the pandemic continues to drain resources, many hospitals and health centers have exceeded, and continue to exceed, their normal and assisted operating budgets. This … Continue Reading
April 02, 2021
Gillibrand Joins Bicameral Push For Gun Records Restoration And Preservation Act To Strengthen Efforts To Prevent Gun Violence
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined Senate and House Democrats to call for the Gun Records Restoration and Preservation Act. The legislation would address the rise in gun violence across the country, and strengthen efforts to prevent it, by improving law enforcement's capacity to solve and prosecute gun crimes, stop illegal gun trafficking, and hold negligent gun dealers and owners accountable. Additionally, the legislation repeals the Tiahrt Amendments, which prevent gun data collection … Continue Reading
April 02, 2021
Gillibrand, Joined By Manhattan BP Brewer And Advocates, Announces Sweeping Legislation To Lower Prescription Drug Prices
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Aging Committee, stood with Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, Maria Alvarez, Executive Director of the NY Statewide Senior Action Council, Mario Henry, Executive Board Member of the NY Statewide Senior Action Council, and Tim Clune, Executive Director of Disability Rights New York, to announce a package of three bills to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and help ensure that everyone can access the medicine they need. The … Continue Reading
April 01, 2021
Schumer, Gillibrand Deliver Nearly $3.7 Million In Economic Relief For Airports In Upstate New York
U.S. Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $3,647,300 in federal funding for five airports across New York State. This funding was allocated through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Department of Transportation (DOT) and will serve as a lifeline to local airports struggling to stay afloat after nearly a year of limited operations. Airports and tourism play an important role in New York's regional and rural economies and have … Continue Reading
April 01, 2021
Gillibrand, Warnock, Clyburn, Williams Announce Reintroduction Of Voter Empowerment Act, Originally Authored By The Late Civil Rights Icon John Lewis; With Voting Rights Under Attack, Legislation Would Protect Voting Rights And Ensure Equal Access To The Ballot For All Americans
Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Reverend Raphael Warnock, and U.S. House Majority Whip James E. Clyburn and Congresswoman Nikema Williams announced the reintroduction of the bicameral Voter Empowerment Act, legislation originally authored in the House by civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, who passed away last year. This legislation would help protect the voting rights of people across the country by ensuring equal access to the ballot for every eligible voter, modernizing … Continue Reading
April 01, 2021
Gillibrand, Nadler, Maloney, Meeks, Jeffries, Meng, Espaillat Announce Bicameral Legislation To Establish African Burial Memorial Museum In NYC
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Jerrold Nadler, joined by U.S. Representatives Carolyn Maloney, Gregory Meeks, Hakeem Jeffries, Grace Meng, and Adriano Espaillat announced the reintroduction of the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Education Center Act. The lawmakers announced the legislation in lower Manhattan at the African Burial Ground. This legislation would establish a museum and education center at the African Burial Ground in Lower … Continue Reading
March 31, 2021
Gillibrand Announces Comprehensive Bicameral Plan To Protect New Yorkers From Growing Plastic Pollution Crisis
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined Senate and House Democrats to announce comprehensive legislation to protect New Yorkers and families across the country from the growing plastic pollution crisis. The Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act is made up of a collection of 'best practices' laws that have already been successfully enacted at the state level, or by other countries battling plastic pollution, to address the plastic pollution crisis that poisons air, water and land, and … Continue Reading
March 31, 2021
Gillibrand Makes Historic Recommendation For U.S. Attorney, Recommends Carla Freedman To Be First Woman Confirmed To Lead Northern District
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand recommended Carla Freedman for U.S. Attorney for the Northern District. With Senator Gillibrand's historic recommendation, Ms. Freedman could be the first woman confirmed to lead the Northern District. "I'm proud to recommend Carla Freedman to be U.S. Attorney for the Northern District. She is an accomplished and passionate attorney who has dedicated her career to equal justice under the law," said Senator Gillibrand. "Ms. Freedman is a brilliant legal … Continue Reading
