Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $1.7 Million In Head Start And Early Head Start Funds For Cattaraugus County Project Head Start, Inc. In Western NY
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,785,438 in federal funding for the Cattaraugus County Project Head Start, Inc. in Olean, N.Y. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Head Start and Early Head Start programs. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand said this funding would allow the organization to continue its efforts in Cattaraugus County to improve education for low-income children at an early age, when major … Continue Reading
December 13, 2016
Gillibrand And Tillis Secure Autism Care Demonstration Program For Military Families In National Defense Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Thom Tillis (R-NC), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that the Senate has passed their provision that would address issues with reimbursement rates for the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration program. DoD is currently implementing a demonstration project that is scheduled to expire in December, 2018 that provides access to Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy to all military dependents with Autism Spectrum Disorder … Continue Reading
December 13, 2016
Gillibrand Secures Autism Care Demonstration Program For Military Families In National Defense Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that the Senate has passed her provision that would address issues with reimbursement rates for the TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration program. DoD is currently implementing a demonstration project that is scheduled to expire in December, 2018 that provides access to Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy to all military dependents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Gillibrand's efforts … Continue Reading
December 13, 2016
Gillibrand Secures $30 Million In Impact Aid Funding In National Defense Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced $30 million in federal funding for the Impact Aid program. The Impact Aid program provides payments to school districts that have lost revenue due to the presence of tax-exempt federal property or increased expenditures which includes military bases and the enrollment of federally-connected children. Gillibrand also co-sponsored an amendment that would correct provisions in Every … Continue Reading
December 13, 2016
Gillibrand, Kirk Secures $600 Million In Federal Funding For U.S. - Israel Missile Defense Cooperation In National Defense Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Mark Kirk (R-IL) announced $601 million in funding for Iron Dome, David's Sling, Arrow 3, and Iron Dome research and development in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These programs would provide defense capabilities that protect Israel from rocket and missile threats from short-range distances as well as mid- and long-range distances. In addition to the extra defensive … Continue Reading
December 13, 2016
Gillibrand Secures $600 Million In Federal Funding For U.S. - Israel Missile Defense Cooperation In National Defense Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee announced $601 million in funding for Iron Dome, David's Sling, Arrow 3, and Iron Dome research and development in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These programs would provide defense capabilities that protect Israel from rocket and missile threats from short-range distances as well as mid- and long-range distances. In addition to the extra defensive capabilities for Israel, this … Continue Reading
December 13, 2016
Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan 'Manufacturing Universities' Legislation Passed In National Defense Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced bipartisan legislation to help universities in New York and throughout the country strengthen their engineering programs to meet the demands of the modern manufacturing industry. The Manufacturing Universities legislation authorizes the Department of Defense to support training at U.S. universities to help equip students with skills to compete in the 21st century manufacturing … Continue Reading
December 13, 2016
Gillibrand Secures Over $15 Million In Milcon Funding Included In National Defense Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced $15.1 million in Military Construction (MILCON) funding for renovations of two NYS Marine Corps Reserve unit facilities in Syracuse and New York City. Training facilities used by E Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion of Syracuse will receive $13.2 million to construct a new reserve center; and the 6th Communications Battalion in Brooklyn will receive $1.9 million to … Continue Reading
December 13, 2016
Legislation To Rename Morris Heights Post Office In Honor Of Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. Approved In The Senate
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Serrano announced that H.R. 6282, his legislation to rename the Morris Heights Post Office after former Tuskegee Airman and Bronx Community College President Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. has been approved in the Senate. The bill now heads to the President's desk for his approval. Congressman Serrano introduced the legislation on September 28th, along with Congressmen Charles Rangel, Eliot Engel, and the rest of the New York Delegation in the House of … Continue Reading
December 12, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand & Donovan Announce Passage Of Legislation To Rename Staten Island's South Shore Postal Facility In Honor Of Leonard Montalo, Sandy Victim And Beloved Postman; With Bill Now Headed To President's Desk, Schumer, Gillibrand & Donovan Call For Bill To Be Swiftly Signed Into Law
Staten Island, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Dan Donovan (NY-11) today announced that the legislation to rename 3031 Veterans Road West on Staten Island in honor of Leonard Montalto has passed in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The bill now heads to the President's desk for final signature. Montalto, who worked as a postal worker on Staten Island, was tragically killed during Superstorm Sandy when his house was flooded by storm … Continue Reading
December 10, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Pre-Clearance Legislation Passes Congress; Program Could Save Hours Of Delays At Peace Bridge Border Crossing, Improve Local Economy, Enhance Security And Boost Tourism; Bill Now Heads To President's Desk For Final Signiture
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced legislation that would enable the pre-clearance program that allows Canadians to travel more easily and safely back and forth over Peace Bridge, passed Congress late Friday night. The Senators explained that the bill they introduced and pushed Congress to pass, the Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016, will expand U.S. jurisdiction over the American Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents that … Continue Reading
December 10, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand, Stefanik Announce Pre-Clearance Legislation Passes Congress; Program Could Save Hours Of Delays At Northern Border Crossing, Improve Local Economy, And Boost Tourism; Bill Now Heads To President's Desk For Final Signature
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik today announced legislation that would enable the pre-clearance program that more easily allows Canadians to travel to the North Country and Capital Region passed Congress late Friday night. The Senators and Congresswoman explained that the bill they introduced and pushed in Congress, the Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016, would expand U.S. jurisdiction over the American … Continue Reading
December 07, 2016
Senator Gillibrand Announces Passage Of Federal Legislation To Combat Lyme & Other Tick-Borne Diseases
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the passage of legislation that would take important steps to combat tick-borne diseases, which remain a significant public health threat in states across the country. The bill will now go to the President's desk to be signed into law. "This is an important advancement to help combat the growing epidemic of Lyme disease," said Senator Gillibrand. "Our families should be able to enjoy nature without the fear of possibly … Continue Reading
December 07, 2016
Senator Gillibrand Announces Passage Of Federal Legislation To Fight Postpartum Depression
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the passage of the bipartisan Bringing Postpartum Depression Out of the Shadows Act to provide targeted, federal funding to screen and treat maternal depression. The bill would create a grant program administered by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to provide funding to states to establish, improve, or maintain programs designed to increase screening, assessment, and referral to treatment for maternal … Continue Reading
December 07, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $1.4 Million In Fed Funding For Cornell University To Lead New Transportation Research Center; Senators Say Cornell Is Uniquely Suited To Head Innovative Program Focused On Preserving Public Health And The Environment While Improving Transportation
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,402,200 in U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) funding for Cornell University. The funding was allocated through the DOT's University Transportation Center (UTC) program. Specifically, Cornell will use the funding to lead a consortium of universities in researching and developing new transportation innovations to limit adverse impacts on public health and the environment. Schumer and Gillibrand said that the … Continue Reading
December 06, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $1.2 Million In Federal Funding For Kensico Reservoir In Westchester County; Funding To Help Fix Damage Caused By Hurricane Sandy
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,260,794.59 in federal funding for the Kensico Reservoir in Westchester County to repair damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. This funding was provided through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The funds will be allocated to the New York Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and allow the state to make improvements to the reservoir following its damage in the … Continue Reading
December 04, 2016
With Hate Crimes On The Rise, Senators Gillibrand, Menendez And Booker Push For Additional Funding To Protect Religious Institutions And Non-Profits From Threats
New York, NY. - With hate crimes on the rise throughout the New York area and across the country, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand along with Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and faith leaders announced a new push today for additional federal anti-terror funding to help safeguard civil, religious and community institutions. The Senators are urging a $5 million increase for a total funding level of at least $25 million in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Homeland Security appropriations … Continue Reading
December 01, 2016
Senator Gillibrand Statement On Nomination Of General James Mattis As Defense Secretary
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, ranking member on the Senate Armed Services Committee Subcommittee on Personnel, today issued the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he will nominate General James Mattis as Defense Secretary: "While I deeply respect General Mattis's service, I will oppose a waiver. Civilian control of our military is a fundamental principle of American democracy, and I will not vote for an exception to this … Continue Reading
December 01, 2016
Gillibrand Renews Push To Designate New York State Barge Canal As National Historic Landmark; With Key Support From National Park System Advisory Board, Calls On Dept. Of Interior For Final Approval
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today wrote to the U.S. Department of the Interior urging the department to designate the New York State Barge Canal as a National Historic Landmark. Last month, the National Historic Landmarks Committee of the National Park System Advisory Board moved to approve the designation, making the Department of the Interior the final approval needed to officially designate the NYS Canal as a National Historic Landmark. "Listing the New York State … Continue Reading
November 29, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $1.5 Million In U.S. Department Of Agriculture Funding For Cornell University
Ithaca, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,493,798 in new federal funding for Cornell University. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture's (NIFA) Crop Protection and Pest Management Program (CPPM) and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. Cornell University will use the funding to advance four projects in three NIFA research areas to help reduce weeds on farms … Continue Reading
