Press Releases
After New York Dairy Farmers Paid Millions In Premiums For Insurance Program That Left Them Empty-Handed When They Needed It The Most, Gillibrand Pushes Legislation To Require USDA To Put That Money Back Into The Pockets Of Dairy Farmers
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced new legislation, the Dairy Premium Refund Act, to return insurance premiums to farmers who paid millions of dollars for an insurance program that left them empty-handed when milk prices plummeted. According to the USDA Economic Research Service 2016 reports, New York State dairy farmers are a major economic driver in the state and produce more than $2.51 billion worth of milk per year on 4,420 farms across 53 counties. "I've … Continue Reading
February 03, 2018
Following Reports That U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) Knew About Team Doctor Abuse As Early As 2015 And Took No Action, Gillibrand Calls On Department Of Justice To Launch An Investigation, Determine How These Failures Happened And If USOC Violated The Law
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today called on the Department of Justice to investigate the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) following recent reports that the USOC was informed of probable crimes committed by Dr. Larry Nassar as early as 2015, but took no action. As the organization that oversees USA Gymnastics, USOC had a duty to act when informed of a possible crime. "Over the past few weeks we've seen more than 150 young women bravely come forward to talk about the abuse … Continue Reading
February 02, 2018
Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Appropriations Committees To Include Adequate Funding For Critical Department Of Homeland Security Science And Technology Laboratories In Fiscal Year 2018 Omnibus Bill
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today sent a letter with a bipartisan group of Members of Congress urging the Senate and House Appropriations Committees to fully fund three Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Laboratories: the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL), the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC), and the Chemical Security Analysis Center (CSAC). The three laboratories have played a critical role in … Continue Reading
February 01, 2018
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $11.5 Million In Federal Head Start And Early Head Start Funding For Community Action Org Of Erie County
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $11,549,528 for Head Start and Early Head Start programs at the Community Action Organization of Erie County. The federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will be used to support child care services and early childhood education for low-income families in Western New York. "Study after study shows that the better we … Continue Reading
January 31, 2018
Schumer, Gillibrand Push Army Corps For Plan To Protect Lake Ontario, Lake Erie & St. Lawrence River Shoreline From Flood, Erosion Damage
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, along with members of the bipartisan Senate Great Lakes Task Force, today urged the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to include the Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study in the president's FY2019 budget request. Following the damaging flood waters that impacted New York's Lake Ontario shoreline communities last year, causing millions of dollars in damages, the senators said the U.S. Army Corps of … Continue Reading
January 29, 2018
Gillibrand And 21 Senate Colleagues Call On Department Of Labor Secretary Acosta And Bureau Of Labor Statistics Acting Commissioner Wiatrowski To Collect Data On Economic Costs Of Sexual Harassment In The Labor Force
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, along with 21 Senators, today wrote a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary R. Alexander Acosta and Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Acting Commissioner William Wiatrowski to urge the BLS to collect data on the economic costs of sexual harassment in the labor force. "In recent weeks and months, the #MeToo movement has brought to light the experiences of countless workers who have endured sexual harassment for far too long. A vast … Continue Reading
January 26, 2018
Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Small Business Administration’s Microloan Program, Help Women And Minority-Owned Businesses Succeed
Corning, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today stood with Corning Mayor William Boland, local business owners, and economic development leaders at Cugini Café and Market to announce bipartisan legislation, the Microloan Modernization Act, to expand the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Microloan Program that provides loans and technical assistance to women and minority business owners, among other entrepreneurs who face challenges accessing the capital needed to start and … Continue Reading
January 26, 2018
Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Small Business Administration’s Microloan Program, Help Women And Minority-Owned Businesses Succeed
Syracuse, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today stood with local business owners and economic development leaders at Right Price Companies to announce bipartisan legislation, the Microloan Modernization Act, to expand the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Microloan Program that provides loans and technical assistance to women and minority business owners, among other entrepreneurs who face challenges accessing the capital needed to start and expand small businesses because they are … Continue Reading
January 23, 2018
Schumer, Gillibrand, Announce $150,000 In Federal Funding To Expand Dental Services In Tioga County
Washington, DC - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $150,000 in federal funding to Tioga County Mobile Dental Services. The funding was allocated through the Appalachian Regional Commission and will be matched by the New York State Community Development Block Grant program, which has committed $300,000 to the project, and the Floyd Hooker Foundation, which has committed $25,000, totaling $475,000 for the project. The funding … Continue Reading
January 23, 2018
Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From Western New York
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from Western New York to three of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Air Force, Military, and Naval Academies. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall … Continue Reading
January 23, 2018
Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nomination From The North Country
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nomination for a candidate from the North Country to the United States Naval Academy, one of the nation's leading service institutions. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominee from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall achievement. Final acceptance is … Continue Reading
January 23, 2018
Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From Hudson Valley
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from the Hudson Valley to three of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Naval, Military, and Air Force Academies. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall … Continue Reading
January 23, 2018
Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From New York City
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from New York City to three of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Military, Naval, and Merchant Marine Academies. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall … Continue Reading
January 23, 2018
Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From Capital Region
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from the Capital Region to two of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Merchant Marine and Air Force Academies. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall … Continue Reading
January 23, 2018
Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From Long Island
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from Long Island to the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Military, Naval, Merchant Marine, and Air Force Academies. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and overall … Continue Reading
January 23, 2018
Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From Rochester – Fingerlakes Region
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from the Rochester - Finger Lakes region to three of the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Military, Naval, and Merchant Marine Academies. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership … Continue Reading
January 23, 2018
Gillibrand Announces 2018 Service Academy Nominations From Central New York
Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations for candidates from Central New York to the nation's leading service institutions: the United States Air Force, Military, Naval, and Merchant Marine Academies. A selection committee formed by Senator Gillibrand chose the nominees from a large group of qualified applicants. Decisions were based on criteria including academic record, leadership potential, and … Continue Reading
January 19, 2018
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Fema Has Added Monroe And Cayuga Counties To Disaster Declaration; Senators Say New York State Now Has Support To Aid All Lake Ontario Communities Impacted By Severe Flooding
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced that following their push, the Trump administration has added Cayuga and Monroe Counties to New York State's Major Disaster Declaration for damages caused by flooding along Lake Ontario. Previously, Schumer and Gillibrand announced a disaster declaration for: Jefferson, Niagara, Orleans, Oswego, St. Lawrence and Wayne Counties. The declaration releases FEMA public assistance and hazard … Continue Reading
January 19, 2018
Gillibrand Statement On Potential Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement regarding a potential government shutdown: "For the first time in our nation's history, it is possible we will have a government shutdown tonight while one party controls the White House, the U.S. Senate, and the House of Representatives. A government shutdown is both regrettable and 100 percent avoidable. The problem is that President Trump has previously declared he wanted the government shut down and … Continue Reading
January 12, 2018
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce More Than $9 Million In Federal Funding For 33 Homeless Assistance Programs On Long Island
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $9,156,647 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for 33 Long Island programs that promote the goal of ending homelessness. The funding was allocated through HUD's Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, which provides funding to nonprofits, as well as local and state governments, to quickly rehouse homeless individuals and families and promote access to programs that encourage … Continue Reading
