Press Releases
Gillibrand Statement on Senate Passage of Iran Nuclear Agreement Act
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on the Senate's passage of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Act, which she co-sponsored: "It is in the national security interest of the United States and Israel to secure a strong, verifiable deal that prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The Iran Nuclear Agreement Act passed today in the U.S. Senate will provide Congress with the appropriate oversight to review any potential agreement with Iran … Continue Reading
May 06, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $5.5 Million in Federal Funding for Cornell University to Study & Improve Crop Sustainability
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $5,499,997 in federal funding for Cornell University to use genome editing techniques that will allow it to study and thereby improve crop sustainability. Specifically, this funding will be allocated over four years through a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant and allow researchers to determine the positive and negative DNA strands of rice - which is a staple crop that feeds half the world's people - in order to … Continue Reading
May 04, 2015
Gillibrand Releases New Military Sexual Assault Report: New Data Revels high Prevalence of Assault Among Civilian Women & Military Spouses, Widening True Scope of Problem; underreporting and Distrust of Military Justice System Persist
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released a new report on military sexual assault, finding in a review of 107 case files provided by the Department of Defense a high prevalence of sexual assault against civilian women near bases and civilian spouses of servicemembers - two survivor groups not counted in DoD prevalence surveys - raising new questions about the scope of both the survivor population and underreporting. The analysis reaffirms a lack of trust in the military … Continue Reading
May 01, 2015
Gillibrand Statement On Latest DOD Report On Sexual Assault In The Military (2015)
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement on the Department of Defense's latest report on sexual assault in the military: "This is more of the same. All of the positive rhetoric ignores the reality that 75 percent of the men and women in uniform who have been sexually assaulted lack the confidence in the military justice system to come forward and report the crimes committed against them "Contrary to mission accomplished, we are right back on … Continue Reading
May 01, 2015
At Elmira College, Senator Gillibrand Meets Students and Leads Organizing Effort to Combat Sexual Violence on College Campuses
Elmira, NY - At a round table meeting at Elmira College, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was joined today by students and officials from Elmira College and other area colleges, as well as survivors, advocates, and law enforcement to discuss bolstering efforts to combat sexual violence on college campuses. According to data from the U.S. Department of Education, college campuses in New York reported 388 forcible sex offenses and over 5,000 offenses nationwide in 2013. In February Gillibrand … Continue Reading
May 01, 2015
At Union College, Senator Gillibrand Meets with Students and Leads Organizing Effort to Combat Sexual Violence on College Campuses
Schenectady, NY - At a round table meeting at Union College, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was joined today by students and officials from Union College and other area colleges, as well as survivors, advocates, and law enforcement to discuss bolstering efforts to combat sexual violence on college campuses. According to data from the U.S. Department of Education, college campuses in New York reported 388 forcible sex offenses and over 5,000 offenses nationwide in 2013. In February Gillibrand … Continue Reading
May 01, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Bolster Manufacturing Education at Universities and Train New York’s Workforce for 21st Century Economy
East Syracuse, NY - Standing at SBB, Inc. in East Syracuse today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced new bipartisan legislation to bolster manufacturing education at universities and train the workforce to meet the growing demands of the 21st century manufacturing sector. Gillibrand introduced The Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill that would designate 25 universities as 'Manufacturing Universities' and provide schools with incentives to better align their … Continue Reading
May 01, 2015
Gillibrand Statement on Latest DOD Report on Sexual Assault in the Military
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement on the Department of Defense's latest report on sexual assault in the military: "This is more of the same. All of the positive rhetoric ignores the reality that 75 percent of the men and women in uniform who have been sexually assaulted lack the confidence in the military justice system to come forward and report the crimes committed against them. "Contrary to mission accomplished, we are right back on … Continue Reading
April 30, 2015
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $800,000 in Federal Funding for Clinton County
U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $632,000 in federal grant funding and a $222,000 federal loan for the Town of Saranac in Clinton County to help finance improvements to Standish Water District. Funding was allocated through the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program. "This federal funding is great news for Town of Saranac and Clinton County," said Senator Schumer. "Improving the water system is a … Continue Reading
April 28, 2015
After Three Decades, Glens Falls Navy Vet Finally Receives War Medals
Glens Falls, NY - After more than three decades, a Glens Falls Navy veteran finally received the war medals he earned, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced today. After he requested assistance from her office, Gillibrand helped fix Glens Falls resident Joseph Gagliardi's military record and secure the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM). With the Senator's help, Mr. Gagliardi also received the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, and he will now be eligible to receive military service … Continue Reading
April 26, 2015
With Presidential Campaign Season Officially Underway, Gillibrand and Good Gov’t Groups Push for National Online Voter Registration System: Modernizing Country’s Outdated Registration System Would Expand Voting Access to Almost 100 Million Eligible Voters
New York, NY - With the 2016 presidential campaign season officially underway, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand was joined today by executives from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, Common Cause New York, the League of Women Voters of New York City and the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) and social activist, Russell Simmons in announcing federal legislation that would create a national online voter registration system to bring the election process into the … Continue Reading
April 23, 2015
Gillibrand Statement on Hostages Killed by U.S. Drone Strike
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today issued the following statement on the two hostages killed by a U.S. drone strike: "I am deeply saddened by the news that Dr. Warren Weinstein, an American hostage who had lived and taught in New York, was killed in a U.S. drone strike. Dr. Weinstein devoted his life to rebuilding war-ravaged communities, and his tragic death underscores both his bravery and sacrifice. My prayers are with his family, as well as with the family of … Continue Reading
April 23, 2015
Gillibrand Statement on Loretta Lynch Confirmation
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on the confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General: "I am pleased to finally be able to congratulate Loretta Lynch on her confirmation as Attorney General of the United States. Loretta is strong and fearless, and she is an ideal choice to lead the Justice Department. Not only is she making history as the first African American woman to serve in this role, she is one of our country's most … Continue Reading
April 22, 2015
With Asthma Affecting Nearly Half a Million New York Children, Gillibrand Announces New Legislation to Ensure Schools Prepare For & Prevent Asthma Attacks
Washington, D.C. - With asthma affecting 465,000 children in New York State, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today introduced the School Asthma Management Plan Act to ensure schools are equipped to respond to asthma attacks and are working to help prevent them from happening. The bill would establish grants for schools to train staff to identify and respond to student attacks, and purchase medication and equipment to improve classroom air quality. According to the New York State Department of … Continue Reading
April 21, 2015
As Data Breaches in New York Triple, Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Cyber Security Measures to better Prepare Businesses and protect Consumers Against From Attacks
**WATCH Senator's Speech Today On The Senate Floor** Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today introduced two bipartisan bills to better prepare businesses and protect consumers against cyber security attacks and dangerous data breaches. In New York State alone, the number of data security breaches reported to the Attorney General tripled between 2006 and 2013, exposing a total of 22.8 million personal records. The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Credit Act introduced with … Continue Reading
April 17, 2015
Gillibrand, Collins and Higgins Announce Legislation to Bolster Manufacturing Education at Universities and Train New York’s Workforce for 21st Century Economy
Tonawanda, NY - Standing together at the Praxair, Inc.'s global technology center, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Congressman Chris Collins and Congressman Brian Higgins announced new legislation today to bolster manufacturing education at universities and train the workforce to meet the growing demands of the 21st century manufacturing sector. The Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015 is a bipartisan bill that would designate 25 universities as 'Manufacturing Universities' and provide … Continue Reading
April 17, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Bolster Manufacturing Education at Universities and Train New York’s Workforce for 21st Century Economy
Rochester, NY - Standing at Rochester Institute of Technology, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced new bipartisan legislation to bolster manufacturing education at universities and train the workforce to meet the growing demands of the 21st century manufacturing sector. Gillibrand introduced The Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill that would designate 25 universities as 'Manufacturing Universities' and provide schools with incentives to better align their … Continue Reading
April 17, 2015
Senator Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Bolster Manufacturing Education at Universities and Train New York’s Workforce for 21st Century Economy
Plattsburgh, NY - Standing at the Nova Bus plant in Plattsburgh today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced new bipartisan legislation to bolster manufacturing education at universities and train the workforce to meet the growing demands of the 21st century manufacturing sector. Gillibrand introduced The Manufacturing Universities Act of 2015, a bipartisan bill that would designate 25 universities as 'Manufacturing Universities' and provide schools with incentives to better align their … Continue Reading
April 14, 2015
Gillibrand Statement on Equal Pay Day
Watch the video of Senator Gillibrand's remarks here. Washington, D.C. - Senator Kirsten Gillibrand gave the following remarks today about the gender pay gap and the importance of passing the Paycheck Fairness Act: "Equal pay is fundamental to our country, to our economy and to our ability to reach our full potential as a nation. When women are earning less than their full potential, when they're earning 78 cents on the dollar, or 68 cents on the dollar, or 53 cents on the dollar. What it … Continue Reading
April 14, 2015
Bipartisan Group of U.S. Senate and House Lawmakers From Across the Country Introduce Critical Reauthorization of James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
Washington, D.C. - After nearly a decade long fight to stand by our first responders who answered the call of duty on September 11th, Congress finally fulfilled its moral obligation in late 2010 and provided our 9/11 heroes with the health care and financial compensation they deserved by passing the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act. With the Zadroga bill's two critical programs - the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program and the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund - set to … Continue Reading
