New York Experiences Dozens Of Floods Per Year Resulting in More Than $130 Million in Annual Damages Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced bipartisan legislation to boost long-term flood resilience and help...
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement on Republicans’ continuing resolution: “Republicans currently control the House, the Senate, and the White House. Their refusal to work with Democrats to make life more affordable has led to the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...