Press Releases
Gillibrand Statement on Hostages Killed by U.S. Drone Strike
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on the two hostages killed by a U.S. drone strike: "I am deeply saddened by the news that Dr. Warren Weinstein, an American hostage who had lived and taught in New York, was killed in a U.S. drone strike. Dr. Weinstein devoted his life to rebuilding war-ravaged communities, and his tragic death underscores both his bravery and sacrifice. My prayers are with his family, as well as with the family of … Continue Reading
April 23, 2015
Gillibrand Statement on Loretta Lynch Confirmation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on the confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General: "I am pleased to finally be able to congratulate Loretta Lynch on her confirmation as Attorney General of the United States. Loretta is strong and fearless, and she is an ideal choice to lead the Justice Department. Not only is she making history as the first African American woman to serve in this role, she is one of our country's most … Continue Reading
April 22, 2015
With Asthma Affecting Nearly Half a Million New York Children, Gillibrand Announces New Legislation to Ensure Schools Prepare For & Prevent Asthma Attacks
Washington, D.C. - With asthma affecting 465,000 children in New York State, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today introduced the School Asthma Management Plan Act to ensure schools are equipped to respond to asthma attacks and are working to help prevent them from happening. The bill would establish grants for schools to train staff to identify and respond to student attacks, and purchase medication and equipment to improve classroom air quality. According to the New York State Department of … Continue Reading
April 21, 2015
As Data Breaches in New York Triple, Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Cyber Security Measures to better Prepare Businesses and protect Consumers Against From Attacks
**WATCH Senator's Speech Today On The Senate Floor** Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today introduced two bipartisan bills to better prepare businesses and protect consumers against cyber security attacks and dangerous data breaches. In New York State alone, the number of data security breaches reported to the Attorney General tripled between 2006 and 2013, exposing a total of 22.8 million personal records. The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Credit Act introduced with … Continue Reading
April 17, 2015
Gillibrand, Collins and Higgins Announce Legislation to Bolster Manufacturing Education at Universities and Train New York’s Workforce for 21st Century Economy
Tonawanda, NY - Standing together at the Praxair, Inc.'s global technology center, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Chris Collins and Congressman Brian Higgins announced new legislation today to bolster manufacturing education at universities and train the workforce to meet the growing demands of the 21st century manufacturing sector. The Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 is a bipartisan bill that would designate 25 universities as 'Manufacturing Universities' and provide … Continue Reading
April 17, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Bolster Manufacturing Education at Universities and Train New York’s Workforce for 21st Century Economy
Rochester, NY - Standing at Rochester Institute of Technology, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced new bipartisan legislation to bolster manufacturing education at universities and train the workforce to meet the growing demands of the 21st century manufacturing sector. Gillibrand introduced The Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill that would designate 25 universities as 'Manufacturing Universities' and provide schools with incentives to better align their … Continue Reading
April 17, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Bolster Manufacturing Education at Universities and Train New York’s Workforce for 21st Century Economy
Plattsburgh, NY - Standing at the Nova Bus plant in Plattsburgh today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced new bipartisan legislation to bolster manufacturing education at universities and train the workforce to meet the growing demands of the 21st century manufacturing sector. Gillibrand introduced The Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill that would designate 25 universities as 'Manufacturing Universities' and provide schools with incentives to better align their … Continue Reading
April 14, 2015
Gillibrand Statement on Equal Pay Day
Watch the video of Senator Gillibrand's remarks here. Washington, D.C. - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand gave the following remarks today about the gender pay gap and the importance of passing the Paycheck Fairness Act: "Equal pay is fundamental to our country, to our economy and to our ability to reach our full potential as a nation. When women are earning less than their full potential, when they're earning 78 cents on the dollar, or 68 cents on the dollar, or 53 cents on the dollar. What it … Continue Reading
April 14, 2015
Bipartisan Group of U.S. Senate and House Lawmakers From Across the Country Introduce Critical Reauthorization of James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
Washington, D.C. - After nearly a decade long fight to stand by our first responders who answered the call of duty on September 11th, Congress finally fulfilled its moral obligation in late 2010 and provided our 9/11 heroes with the health care and financial compensation they deserved by passing the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. With the Zadroga bill's two critical programs - the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund - set to … Continue Reading
April 03, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Wishes New Yorkers Joyous Passover
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement wishing New Yorkers who celebrate a Happy Passover: "This evening, Jewish families and friends will gather together around the Seder table to reflect on the exodus from slavery and oppression, and to look forward to a future free from injustice. I share in your fervent hope for a world filled with enduring peace and freedom, and send my best wishes for a sweet and joyous Passover celebration. Chag … Continue Reading
April 02, 2015
Gillibrand Statement on Federal Increase for New York City Anti-Terror Funds
New York, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security announcement that it will increase New York City anti-terror funding to $181 million. Gillibrand has also fought to increase the amount of anti-terror funding for non-profit and religious institutions. "We have been fighting for years for the resources needed to protect the world's number one terrorist target. I want to thank Secretary Johnson for making this sound investment … Continue Reading
April 02, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Speaks at Centerstate CEO Meeting in Syracuse as Part of Statewide Tour to Build Support for Federal Legislation to Provide Every Worker in America with Paid Leave
Syracuse, NY - With 4.1 million New Yorkers serving as family caregivers, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke at CenterState CEO's annual meeting in Syracuse today as part of her statewide tour to build support for her federal legislation to provide every worker with paid leave. Gillibrand spoke before more than one thousand Central New York business leaders gathered at the Oncenter where she discussed the legislation she reintroduced earlier this month that would create paid family leave, … Continue Reading
April 02, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Meets with Capital Region Business as Part of Statewide Tour to Build Support for Federal Legislation to Provide Every Worker in America with Paid Leave
Troy, NY - With 4.1 million New Yorkers serving as family caregivers, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stopped in Capital Region today as part of her statewide tour to build support for her federal legislation to provide every worker with paid leave. On the second day of her tour Gillibrand stopped at 1st Playable Productions in Troy where she discussed the legislation she reintroduced earlier this month that would create paid family leave, including maternity and paternity leave, personal … Continue Reading
April 02, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Meets with Buffalo Business Leaders as Part of Statewide Tour to Build Support for Federal legislation to Provide Every Worker in America with Paid Leave
Buffalo, NY - With 4.1 million New Yorkers serving as family caregivers, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand met with business leaders in Buffalo today as part of her statewide tour to build support for her federal legislation to provide every worker with paid leave. On the second day of her tour Gillibrand stopped at SPoT Coffee in Buffalo where she discussed the legislation she reintroduced earlier this month that would create paid family leave, including maternity and paternity leave, personal … Continue Reading
April 01, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Meets with Dutchess County Businesses as Part of Statewide Tour to Build Support for Federal Legislation to Provide Every Worker in America with Paid Leave
Hopewell Junction, NY - With 4.1 million New Yorkers serving as family caregivers, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today launched a statewide tour to build support for her federal legislation to provide every worker with paid leave. On the first day of her tour Gillibrand stopped today at Spectral Systems in Hopewell Junction, where she discussed the legislation she reintroduced earlier this month that would create paid family leave, including maternity and paternity leave, personal medical … Continue Reading
April 01, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Meets with Long Island Businesses Leaders as Part of Statewide Tour to Build Support for Federal Legislation to Provide Every Worker in America With Paid Leave
Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. - With 4.1 million New Yorkers serving as family caregivers, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today launched a statewide tour to build support for her federal legislation to provide every worker with paid leave. Gillibrand made the first of three stops on the first day of her tour today at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in Long Island, where she discussed the legislation she reintroduced earlier this month that would create paid family leave, including maternity and … Continue Reading
April 01, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Meets with Broome County Business as Part of Statewide Tour to Build Support for Federal Legislation to Provide Every Worker in America With Paid Leave
Vestal, NY - With 4.1 million New Yorkers serving as family caregivers, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today launched a statewide tour to build support for her federal legislation to provide every worker with paid leave. On the first day of her tour Gillibrand stopped today at Curcio Printing in Vestal, where she discussed the legislation she reintroduced earlier this month that would create paid family leave, including maternity and paternity leave, personal medical leave, and spousal … Continue Reading
March 27, 2015
Gillibrand, Kirk Joined By Group of 30 Bipartisan Senators In Push To Fully Fund U.S.-Israel Cooperative Missile Defense Programs
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Mark Kirk (R-IL) were joined today by 30 of their colleagues in a bipartisan letter urging the leaders of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Defense to allocate full funding for U.S.-Israel cooperative missile defense programs in the Fiscal Year 2016 Defense Appropriations bill. Senators Gillibrand and Kirk have been long time champions for funding of U.S.-Israeli cooperative missile defense programs, such as the … Continue Reading
March 27, 2015
Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan Push To Help Sick And Dying 9/11 Responders And Survivors
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today announced the passage of an amendment to the Senate budget resolution that will facilitate future legislation to renew and extend the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which will expire later this Congress. The program was originally passed via unanimous consent in December 2010. The Gillibrand-Ayotte amendment would create a "deficit-neutral reserve fund" that would allow Congress to … Continue Reading
March 18, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Provide Every American Worker With Paid Leave
Washington, D.C. - With 4.1 million New Yorkers serving as family caregivers, today U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand reintroduced legislation that would create paid family leave, including maternity and paternity leave, personal medical leave, and spousal support. Gillibrand's Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act would establish a national, gender-neutral paid family and medical leave insurance program, ensuring that American workers would no longer have to choose between a paycheck … Continue Reading
