Press Releases
Schumer, Gillibrand Secure Senate Passage of Nearly $54 Million for Fort Drum
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced that the Senate has fully authorized $53.7 million for the construction and upgrading of several facilities at Fort Drum. These facilities would help address a variety of shortages that have occurred as the base's population and mission have grown over the past years. "We need to have the backs of our brave men and women, and their families, who are … Continue Reading
December 02, 2011
Gillibrand Secures Senate Approval for $1.2 Billion for Naval Reactor Programs Including in Saratoga County
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced that the Senate has fully authorized $1.2 billion for naval reactor programs. Two of the three projects included in the funding would be overseen by Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL) in West Milton. "This is great news for Saratoga County," Senator Gillibrand said. "KAPL's projects are crucial to the development of our Navy's capabilities. I will continue to work to … Continue Reading
December 02, 2011
Gillibrand Secures Senate Approval for an Army Reserve Installation at Fort Wadsworth
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced that the Senate has fully authorized $18.55 million for Staten Island Army Reserve Center at Fort Wadsworth. The project would upgrade the three-building complex, improving training, boosting military recruitment, and lessening the travel burden on New York reservists. "This is great news for Staten Island," Senator Gillibrand said. "Building the Army Reserve Center right here … Continue Reading
December 01, 2011
Senator Gillibrand Testimony on “Insider Trading and Congressional Accountability”
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following testimony for the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Hearing on "Insider Trading and Congressional Accountability:" WATCH Senator Gillibrand's full testimony here "Thank you, Chairman Lieberman, and Ranking Member Collins, for holding this important hearing, and for inviting me to offer testimony this afternoon. Your strong leadership today in shining a light on this issue of fundamental … Continue Reading
December 01, 2011
Gillibrand: New Yorkers Have Two Weeks to Apply for Disaster Assistance from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is urging New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee to file their applications for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster assistance. December 15, the deadline to apply for federal assistance, is just two weeks away, and Senator Gillibrand wants to ensure that all New Yorkers eligible for federal assistance have access to it. "Hurricane Irene and Tropical Strom Lee had a … Continue Reading
November 30, 2011
With Key Decision on Historic Landmark Status for Montauk Point Lighthouse, Gillibrand Renews Call to Approve Status for Iconic Site
Suffolk, NY - With a key decision this week on whether or not to designate the Montauk Point Lighthouse as a National Historic Landmark, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today renewed her call for the National Park Service to approve the status for the iconic lighthouse- New York State's oldest lighthouse and one of the first seacoast lighthouses authorized by Congress. The National Park System (NPS) Advisory Board Landmarks Committee will make a key recommendation this week, with final … Continue Reading
November 28, 2011
Gillibrand Announces More Than $8.5 Million to Upgrade Senior Housing in Syracuse
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, today announced an $8,587,883 Assisted Living Conversion Program (ALCP) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Loretto in Syracuse to support a multi-year project to renovate 39 units of affordable housing and install a full size elevator for senior citizens living at the Bernardine assisted living facility. "This is a great investment for Syracuse seniors," … Continue Reading
November 21, 2011
Gillibrand Applauds President’s Signing of Legislation to Put America’s Heroes Back to Work
Washington, D.C. - After a unanimous vote in the House last week, the President has signed the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011, legislation co-sponsored by Senator Gillibrand that addresses unacceptably high rates of unemployment among veterans, including measures to incentivize their hiring and ease their transition into the work force. The bill, which passed the Senate with broad bipartisan support, aims to ensure that all troops returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have the necessary tools … Continue Reading
November 18, 2011
Gillibrand, Snowe, Feinstein Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Evelyn H. Lauder Passes U.S. Senate
Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Olympia Snowe (R-ME) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) announced today their resolution honoring the life and legacy of Evelyn H. Lauder, a world-renowned champion of breast cancer research and advocate for women's health, has passed the U.S. Senate. Mrs. Lauder, who passed away this week at the age of 75, helped create the ubiquitous pink ribbon campaign which has increased breast cancer awareness around the globe. "We honor a great … Continue Reading
November 18, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Fight to Protect Farmers Health Insurance Through Dairy and Farmer Co-Ops
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today are calling on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help protect Upstate New York farmers' access to health care through dairy and farmer cooperatives. In a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Donald Berwick, the senators asked CMS to consider allowing farmers who are eligible for the new Health Reform law health insurance subsidies to be able to purchase their … Continue Reading
November 18, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Final Congressional Passage that Includes Billions in Disaster Aid to Help Recovery from Irene and Lee
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced the House and Senate have passed final legislation that includes billions of dollars in disaster funding, which would help New Yorkers recover from Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. Nearly $40 million of this funding is for New York State, as called for in the Gillibrand-Schumer amendment they fought hard to pass to help farmers recover and rebuild from the storms. "Farmers and businesses across the state can't … Continue Reading
November 18, 2011
Bipartisan Group of Senators Announce Introduction of New Bill Prohibiting Insider Trading by Members of Congress
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and a bipartisan group of Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Jon Tester (D-MT), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today announced the introduction of their new STOCK Act legislation to prohibit members of Congress from engaging in insider trading. The legislation redefines insider trading to include knowledge gained from Congressional work and service, … Continue Reading
November 17, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority set to Receive Over $300,000 in DOT Funding for Energy Saving Operations
Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that the Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA) is set to receive $352,140 in funding from the Department of Transportation (DOT) FY 2011 Transit Investments for Greenhouse Gas and Energy Reduction (TIGGER) Program for the purchase of energy efficient heating and ice control systems. Specifically, RGRTA will use this investment for several energy-saving measures, including the replacement of two … Continue Reading
November 17, 2011
Gillibrand Applauds BAE Systems Decision to Stay, Keep Jobs in Southern Tier
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement today applauding BAE System's decision to remain in the Southern Tier, keeping 1,350 local jobs. "I am incredibly pleased to hear BAE Systems will remain in Binghamton. Even in the face of a difficult economy, and coping with damage from natural disasters, the Southern Tier is a place where businesses can grow and thrive," said Senator Gillibrand. "I applaud the leaders at BAE Systems for their commitment to … Continue Reading
November 17, 2011
Schumer, Gillibrand Call on Army Corps to Expedite Asian Carp Study to Help Keep Invasive Species Out of New York State Waterways
Washington, D.C. - To prevent the spread of Asian carp into New York's waterways through the Great Lakes, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are urging the Army Corps of Engineers to quickly investigate the effectiveness of a hydrological separation of the Chicago Area Waterway System from Lake Michigan. The effort is being included as an amendment to the Energy and Water and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. Last year, Asian carp were found just six miles from the … Continue Reading
November 16, 2011
Gillibrand, Tester, Stabenow Announce Plans to Introduce Stock Act, Prohibits Members of Congress from Engaging in Insider Trading, Increases Transparency
Washington D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), announced today with Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), all long time advocates for increasing government transparency and accountability, that they are working with several of their Senate colleagues in introducing the STOCK Act to prohibit members of Congress from engaging in insider trading. The legislation redefines insider trading to include knowledge gained from Congressional work and service, creates rules and … Continue Reading
November 16, 2011
Gillibrand Cuts through Red Tape – Binghamton Small Business Paid on Overdue Accounts by Feds
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand helped secure overdue payments from the federal government for Enviren Services Inc., a small business located in Binghamton. In 2010, Enviren received a contract from the United States Navy to support closing and relocating the Naval Weapons Research Station in Colts Neck, New Jersey. Payment from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) was due in mid October, but was never paid. With payment several weeks overdue, Enviren Services … Continue Reading
November 16, 2011
Gillibrand, McCain, Lieberman, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Strong Resolution on Iran at Tomorrow’s IAEA Board of Governors Meeting
Washington D.C. - Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), John McCain (R-AZ), Joseph I. Lieberman (I-CT), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Mark Kirk (R-IL), Bob Casey, Jr. (D-PA), and Marco Rubio (R-FL) released their bipartisan letter sent to President Obama today, urging the United States to seek a strong resolution concerning Iran when the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors convenes in Vienna tomorrow. The letter comes less than a week after the Director-General of the IAEA … Continue Reading
November 15, 2011
Gillibrand Announces New “Upstate Works Act” to Create New Jobs, Set Foundation for Strong, Growing Upstate Economy
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the Upstate Works Act, legislation she wrote to put New Yorkers back to work and help create the environment for a strong and growing upstate economy. The Upstate Works Act retools New York's manufacturers for the clean energy economy, provides tax relief for family farms to diversify and expand their production, provides resources to help students and working adults get the new training they need for the jobs of the future, … Continue Reading
November 15, 2011
Schumer & Gillibrand Announce: Bill Expected to Pass This Week Contains Billions in Disaster Aid Funding to Help Recovery from Lee and Irene
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that legislation expected to clear both Houses of Congress this week includes billions of dollars in disaster funding, which would help New Yorkers recover from Tropical Storms Irene and Lee. Nearly $40 million of this funding is expected for New York State, as called for in the Gillibrand-Schumer amendment they fought to pass to help businesses and farmers recover and rebuild from the storms. "Several … Continue Reading
