Press Releases
Senator Gillibrand Leads Group Of 27 Senators To Reintroduce FAMILY Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today led a group of 27 Senators to reintroduce the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act, or FAMILY Act, legislation that would create a universal, gender-neutral paid family and medical leave program. The United States is the only industrialized nation without a national paid leave program, and only 14 percent of American workers have access to paid family leave through their employer. Without a national paid family leave program, the U.S. … Continue Reading
February 06, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Protect Seniors From Financial Scams
Rochester, N.Y. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today stood with seniors in Rochester 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 isn't … Continue Reading
February 06, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Protect Seniors from Financial Scams
Utica, N.Y. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today stood with seniors at the Crouse Community 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 … Continue Reading
February 06, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Protect Seniors From Financial Scams
Wyandanch, NY - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today stood with Long Island seniors 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 isn't … Continue Reading
February 01, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Statement On President Trump's Nomination Of Judge Neil Gorsuch To U.S. Supreme Court
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on President Donald J. Trump's nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court: "All branches of the federal government should stand on the side of the citizens they were created to serve. The Supreme Court is supposed to be the ultimate arbiter of justice for our citizens. Unfortunately, Judge Gorsuch has proven to have a judicial philosophy outside of the mainstream and time and … Continue Reading
February 01, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand, Higgins & Collins Celebrate Arrival of KC-135 Tankers At The Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station
Buffalo, N.Y. - Today, U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Representatives Brian Higgins and Chris Collins applauded the arrival of KC-135s at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS). "I was proud to fight to bring the KC-135 fleet to NFARS, and today we will see that vision become a reality. Not only does this mission fulfil a strategic role in our national security, this mission also protects thousands of good-paying jobs for Western New York residents, … Continue Reading
January 27, 2017
Senator Gillibrand Statement On President Trump’s Action On Immigration And Refugees
"I repeatedly urged the last administration to do more to confront the growing humanitarian crisis in Syria and accept more refugee families. But President Trump's actions on immigration and refugees fly in the face of our New York values and the foundation on which this country was built. Our diversity is what makes New York strong and our willingness to accept those in need who are fleeing some of the most dangerous and violent places on earth is what the Statue of Liberty represents. Our … Continue Reading
January 27, 2017
Schumer, Gillibrand: Possible Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In LI Water Supply Requires Immediate EPA Scrutiny To Ensure Public Health; Senators Call On EPA To Speed Up Health Risk Assessment Of 1,4-Dioxane & Deliver Answers To Anxious Public; No Time To Waste
U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today called on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to prioritize and accelerate the risk evaluation for 1,4-dioxane, a potential carcinogen that was found in 71 percent of Long Island water supply systems. Under the just-passed Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) reform bill, 1,4-dioxane was named by EPA as one of the first ten chemicals to be evaluated for potential risks to human health and the … Continue Reading
January 26, 2017
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 Western New York to the nation's leading service institutions, the United States 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 achievement. Final … Continue Reading
January 26, 2017
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 New York City 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 overall … Continue Reading
January 26, 2017
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 nomination of a candidate from The North Country to one of the nation's leading service institutions, the United States Air Force 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 … Continue Reading
January 26, 2017
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 the Hudson Valley 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 26, 2017
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 Long Island 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 overall … Continue Reading
January 26, 2017
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 the Capital Region to the nation's leading service institutions - the United States Air Force, 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 26, 2017
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 the Rochester - Finger Lakes region to the nation's leading service institutions, the United States 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 26, 2017
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
