Press Releases
Gillibrand Goes to Senate Floor To Stand Against Attempts To Roll Back Women's Health Care Coverage
**WATCH Senator Gillibrand's Speech on the Senate Floor HERE** Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand delivered a speech on the Senate floor today to announce her new push to fight against efforts to reverse progress on women's health care made under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Senator Gillibrand filed an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Resolution that would take a stand against any attempt to take away or roll back the coverage protections and access to care for women … Continue Reading
January 11, 2017
After Year-Long Push, Gillibrand Announces New York State Barge Canal Designated As A National Historic Landmark
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that after her year-long push, the New York State Barge Canal has been designated as a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of Interior. "The New York State Barge Canal has played a pivotal role in the growth and development of not only New York State but the entire country. It facilitated and shaped the course of settlement in the Northeast, Midwest and Great Plains, and established New York City as the nation's … Continue Reading
January 08, 2017
Gillibrand: Homeless Domestic Violence Survivors Shouldn't Be Invisible, Deserve More Federal Resources And Support
New York, N.Y. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced a new push calling on President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration to direct officials at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to permanently include homeless victims of domestic violence in its annual count of the homeless population. Currently, HUD does not require the count of these victims as part of the homeless population, resulting in underfunded programs and resources to help this vulnerable … Continue Reading
December 23, 2016
Senator Gillibrand Statement On Potential United Nations Security Council Resolution Vote Regarding Israel
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement regarding the effort to bring to a vote a United Nations Security Council Resolution regarding Israel:"As 87 of my colleagues and I wrote to President Obama earlier this year, one-sided resolutions at the UN are not helpful in trying to resolve the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians and I call on the Administration to do everything in its power to make sure this resolution is not put forward or … Continue Reading
December 20, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over &8 Million In Federal Funds For 33 Long Island Organizations Working To End Homelessness
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $8,250,326 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for services on Long Island that promote the goal of ending homelessness. The funding was allocated through HUD's Continuum of Care Program, which provides funding to non-profits, as well as local and state governments, to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families and promote access to programs that encourage … Continue Reading
December 20, 2016
Schumer, Gillibrand nnounce Over $108 Million In Federal Funds For 193 New York City Organizations Working To End Homelessness
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $108,089,919 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for services in New York City that promote the goal of ending homelessness. The funding was allocated through HUD's Continuum of Care Program, which provides funding to non-profits, as well as local and state governments, to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families and promote access to programs that encourage … Continue Reading
December 16, 2016
Gillibrand Announces New Extensions To Parental Leave Policies For Servicemembers Included In National Defense Bill
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced new extensions to parental leave policies for servicemembers were included as part of the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that passed the Senate and now heads to the President to be signed into law. The extensions Gillibrand fought to include in the NDAA for the first time allow adoptive and LGBT parents in the military up to six weeks of parental … Continue Reading
December 15, 2016
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
