Press Releases
Gillibrand Statement On The Inauguration Of President Joe Biden And Vice President Kamala Harris
Celebrating the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: "Today's inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris was a demonstration of the American people's resolve and optimism. While our nation continues to face an unprecedented public health and economic crisis, the inauguration was a moment of hope, and the start of a journey to not only recover from the pandemic, but to … Continue Reading
January 19, 2021
Gillibrand, Collins Applaud General Lloyd Austin’s Commitment To Overturning Ban On Transgender Military Service
Addressing the testimony of retired General Lloyd Austin before the Senate Armed Services Committee, in which he committed to overturning the ban on transgender people serving in the military, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Susan Collins (R-ME), issued the following statement: "After years of fighting to overturn the ban on open transgender military service, we welcome and applaud Mr. Austin's support for overturning the discriminatory prohibition on transgender people serving in … Continue Reading
January 19, 2021
Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation To Strengthen State Dept Role In Combating Anti-Semitism Signed Into Law
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the signing of S.238, H.R. 221, also known as the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2019, into law. The bipartisan and bicameral bill will enhance the State Department's role in combating and monitoring anti-Semitism across the globe. "During these difficult times, it is important for all of us to double down on our commitment to combating anti-Semitism here at home, and across the globe," said Senator Gillibrand. "I am … Continue Reading
January 15, 2021
Gillibrand Announces $17 Million In Maternal Health Care Funding Included In Bipartisan Omnibus Legislation
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that the bipartisan FY 2021 appropriations package includes $17 million in funding to support maternal health care services and to address the maternal mortality and postpartum depression (PPD) crises facing the nation. Early studies have found that PPD has significantly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic and this year's funding is critical to combating this growing epidemic. Specifically, $3 million was awarded to help establish a Mental … Continue Reading
January 15, 2021
Gillibrand, Maloney Announce Signing Of Margaret Corbin Bill Into Law
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, incoming Chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, and U.S. Representative Carolyn B. Maloney, announced the signing of H.R. 1925 into law. The bill renames the Manhattan VA the "Margaret Cochran Corbin Campus of the New York Harbor Health Care System." The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and in the House by Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY). "I am proud to bring this win home for New … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
Gillibrand Applauds Biden’s American Rescue Plan, Inclusion Of Emergency Paid Leave, Health Force And State And Local Funding
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand applauded President-elect Biden's American Rescue Plan, which includes among its provisions emergency paid sick and family leave, a Health Force proposal, and direct state and local funding. Gillibrand has spent months fighting for these critical measures, which will help American families recover from the unprecedented public health and economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. "I applaud President-elect Biden's American Rescue Plan, which will … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
Gillibrand Announces 2021 Service Academy Nominations From The Capital Region
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, incoming Chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, today announced her nominations for candidates from the Capital Region to two of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Military and Air Force Academies. "It is my honor to nominate these talented young leaders to our nation's service academies," said Senator Gillibrand. "These New Yorkers have demonstrated leadership and a strong desire to pursue a career of service to … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $16 Million Increase In CDC Lyme Disease And Tick-Borne Disease Funding In FY 21 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that following their fierce advocacy, $16 million in federal funding for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases is included in the recently passed bipartisan government funding package. The $16 million in funding amounts to a $2 million increase over last year's level. Through their advocacy, Schumer and Gillibrand also delivered $5 million in new funding for the … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
Gillibrand Announces 2021 Service Academy Nomination From The Rochester-Finger Lakes Region
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, incoming Chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, today announced her nomination for a candidate from the Rochester-Finger Lakes Region to the United States Military Academy, one of the nation's leading service institutions. "It is my honor to nominate this talented young leader to our nation's service academies," said Senator Gillibrand. "Andrew has demonstrated leadership and a strong desire to pursue a career of service to our nation. I'm … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
Gillibrand Announces 2021 Service Academy Nomination From The North Country
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, incoming Chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, today announced her nomination for a candidate from the North Country to the United States Air Force Academy, one of the nation's leading service institutions. "It is my honor to nominate this talented young leader to our nation's service academies," said Senator Gillibrand. "Katherine has demonstrated leadership and a strong desire to pursue a career of service to our nation. I'm proud to … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
Gillibrand Announces 2021 Service Academy Nominations From New York City
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, incoming Chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, today announced her nominations for candidates from New York City to three of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Air Force, Naval, and Merchant Marine Academies. "It is my honor to nominate these talented young leaders to our nation's service academies. These New Yorkers have demonstrated leadership and a strong desire to pursue a career of service to our nation, and … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
Gillibrand Announces 2021 Service Academy Nominations From Western New York
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, incoming Chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, today announced her nominations for candidates from Western New York to two of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Military and Air Force Academies. "It is my honor to nominate these talented young leaders to our nation's service academies," said Senator Gillibrand. "These New Yorkers have demonstrated leadership and a strong desire to pursue a career of service to our … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
Gillibrand Announces 2021 Service Academy Nominations From Long Island
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, today announced her nominations for candidates from Long Island to three of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Military, Naval, and Merchant Marine Academies. "It is my honor to nominate these talented young leaders to our nation's service academies. These New Yorkers have demonstrated leadership and a strong desire to pursue a career of service to our nation, and … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
Gillibrand Announces 2021 Service Academy Nominations From The Hudson Valley
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, incoming Chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, today announced her nominations for candidates from the Hudson Valley to four of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies. "It is my honor to nominate these talented young leaders to our nation's service academies," said Senator Gillibrand. "These New Yorkers have demonstrated leadership and a strong desire to pursue … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
Gillibrand Announces 2021 Service Academy Nominations From Central New York
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, incoming Chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, today announced her nominations for candidates from Central New York to two of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Military and Naval Academies. "It is my honor to nominate these talented young leaders to our nation's service academies," said Senator Gillibrand. "These New Yorkers have demonstrated leadership and a strong desire to pursue a career of service to our … Continue Reading
January 13, 2021
Gillibrand, Murray, DeLauro, And Pressley Call On Biden Administration And Congressional Leadership To Extend And Expand Emergency Paid Leave Provisions
Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Patty Murray (D-WA), top Democrat on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and U.S. Representatives Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) sent a letter urging the incoming Biden administration and congressional leadership to extend and expand the COVID-19 emergency paid leave provisions that expired at the end of last year. The bipartisan paid leave sick day and family leave provisions passed under the … Continue Reading
January 13, 2021
Gillibrand Urge A Los Neoyorquinos A Solicitar El Alivio Al Pago De Alquiler Debido Al Covid Antes Del 1 De Febrero
La senadora de los EE. UU., Kirsten Gillibrand, está urgiéndoles a los neoyorquinos a que soliciten un alivio al pago de alquiler mediante el Programa de Alivio al Alquiler por el COVID, un programa administrado por el estado de Nueva York. La fecha límite para solicitar es el primero de febrero. Las personas pueden solicitar en el portal delPrograma de Alivio al Alquiler por el COVID aquí, y está disponible en varios idiomas. Lea sus … Continue Reading
January 13, 2021
Gillibrand Urges New Yorkers To Apply For COVID Rent Relief Ahead Of February 1 Deadline
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging New Yorkers to apply for rental relief through the New York State-administered COVID Rent Relief Program. The application deadline is February 1, and individuals can apply through the COVID Rent Relief Program portal here, which is available in multiple languages. Read her statement below: "Too many New Yorkers are still struggling to pay their rent due to lost income caused by the COVID-19 pandemic-we must ensure that folks understand and can access … Continue Reading
January 12, 2021
Schumer, Gillibrand Re-Up Fight For Direct Federal Aid To State And Local Governments Responding To And Recovering From Coronavirus Pandemic
Today, incoming U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced the upcoming introduction of their bill to provide local governments with direct federal relief that can be used to pay for essential services, retain vital frontline workers, and offset lost revenues and increased costs from the COVID-19 emergency. Schumer and Gillibrand will reintroduce their Direct Support For Communities Act in the new Congress to deliver urgently needed relief for … Continue Reading
January 11, 2021
Gillibrand Asegura $360 Millones En Fondos Federales Para El Control De Peligros Por Plomo En El Paquete De Gastos Públicos Del Año Fiscal ‘21
La senadora de los EE. UU., Kirsten Gillibrand, hoy anunció la inclusión en el paquete de gastos públicos para el año fiscal 2021 de trescientos millones de dólares para la Oficina de Control de Peligros por Plomo y Hogares Seguros del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD), lo que incluye sesenta millones para el Programa de Hogares Saludables y noventa y cinco millones para reducir las pinturas basadas en plomo. Esta asignación de fondos … Continue Reading
