Press Releases
Gillibrand Announces 2017 Service Academy Nominations
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today announced her nominations of candidates from Central New York to one of the nation's leading service institutions, the United States Naval Academy. 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 achievement. Final acceptance is … Continue Reading
January 26, 2017
Gillibrand Announces Up To $170 Million In Federal Funding To Expand Rural Broadband In Upstate New York
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced up to $170 million in federal funding to expand broadband access in Upstate New York. The federal funding was allocated through the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Connect America Fund to expand broadband deployment in underserved rural areas. "Reliable, fast internet access should not be a luxury, it's a necessity in the 21st century economy," said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. "Lack of affordable broadband service … Continue Reading
January 24, 2017
To Mark Anniversary Of Roe V. Wade, Gillibrand Goes To Senate Floor To Stand Up For Women's Health
**WATCH Senator Gillibrand's Speech on the Senate Floor HERE** Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand spoke on the Senate floor today to mark the 44th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the landmark Supreme Court decision affirming that women have a constitutional right to make their own health care decisions. Senator Gillibrand called on her colleagues to protect women's access to lifesaving health care provided under the Affordable Care Act and urged the Supreme Court to uphold Roe … Continue Reading
January 23, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1.2 Million In Federal Funding For Water And Infrastructure Upgrades In Central New York
New Haven, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,266,000 in federal assistance for the Town of New Haven in Oswego County. The federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. Specifically, the Town of New Haven will receive $265,000 in federal grant funds along with a federal low-interest loan of $1,001,000 to install 17,750 linear feet of new water … Continue Reading
January 23, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $4.9 Million Federal Funding for Water and Infrastructure Upgrades In Hudson Valley
Red Hook, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $4.9 million in federal assistance for the Village of Red Hook in Dutchess County. The federal funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. Specifically, the Village of Red Hook will receive $1.2 million in federal grant funds along with a federal low-interest loan of $3.7 million to construct a sewer collection … Continue Reading
January 20, 2017
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Statement On The Presidential Inauguration
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump: "Regardless of how you felt about the election, today's ceremony was a stark reminder of the greatness of our democracy. As a public servant, I am humbled at the opportunity to work on behalf of all New Yorkers and will do my best to work with the incoming President on issues where we can find common … Continue Reading
January 18, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Statement On United States Trade Representative's Decision To Challenge Discriminatory Regulations Of U.S. Wine Sales By British Columbia
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, today released the following statement on the Office of the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) decision to challenge discriminatory regulations of U.S. wine sales by British Columbia at the World Trade Organization (WTO): "I am pleased that USTR has heeded our call to take this action to open the British Columbia market to U.S. winemakers. I hope this is only the first step for USTR as … Continue Reading
January 18, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1.5 Million In Federal Funding For The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority
New York, N.Y. - U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $1,568,483 in federal funding for the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Safety Research & Demonstration Program. Specifically, the MTA will receive funding for two projects focused on improving visibility of transit bus operators and for improving safety through train … Continue Reading
January 17, 2017
Senator Gillibrand, Author Of The Stock Act, Calls On Securities And Exchange Commission To Immediately Investigate Department Of Health And Human Services Secretary Nominee Tom Price
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to immediately conduct an investigation into whether Tom Price, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Department of Health and Human Services Secretary, violated the STOCK Act and other federal laws in the purchase and sale of shares of a medical device manufacturer. Senator Gillibrand introduced the bipartisan STOCK Act in 2011. This legislation, which Congress passed … Continue Reading
January 13, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Protect Seniors From Financial Scams
White Plains, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today stood at the Lanza Family Center for All Ages to announce the Senior Financial Empowerment Act, new legislation to protect seniors from financial fraud. "Senior fraud is a destructive and dangerous crime, in which scammers prey on vulnerable citizens, steal their personal information, and harm them financially with very few consequences," said Senator Gillibrand. "Under the current system, when seniors report these crimes, the … Continue Reading
January 13, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Protect Seniors From Financial Scams
Endicott, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today stood at the Broome West Senior Center to announce the Senior Financial Empowerment Act, new legislation to protect seniors from financial fraud. "Senior fraud is a destructive and dangerous crime, in which scammers prey on vulnerable citizens, steal their personal information, and harm them financially with very few consequences," said Senator Gillibrand. "Under the current system, when seniors report these crimes, the information often … Continue Reading
January 13, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Protect Seniors From Financial Scams
Cheektowaga, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today stood at the Cheektowaga Senior Center to announce the Senior Financial Empowerment Act, new legislation to protect seniors from financial fraud. "Senior fraud is a destructive and dangerous crime, in which scammers prey on vulnerable citizens, steal their personal information, and harm them financially with very few consequences," said Senator Gillibrand. "Under the current system, when seniors report these crimes, the information often … Continue Reading
January 12, 2017
Senators Portman & Gillibrand Announce Bipartisan Legislation to Clear Criminal Records for Human Trafficking Victims
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), founding Co-Chair of the Senate Caucus to End Human Trafficking, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today introduced bipartisan legislation, the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act, which would help human trafficking victims by clearing any federal convictions for nonviolent crimes from criminal records. Human trafficking is a modern day form of slavery affecting millions in the United States and abroad. This crime involves either the use of … Continue Reading
January 11, 2017
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 Announce 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
