Press Releases
As New York Experiences Worst Air Quality In Recorded History, Gillibrand Shares Guidance To Help New Yorkers Protect Themselves From Wildfire Smoke
Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Is Creating Dangerous Air Quality Conditions Across New York State; On Wednesday, New York City Had The Worst Air Quality Of Any City In The World With New York experiencing its worst air quality in recorded history, U.S....
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $574,000 In Fed Funding For The Cortland, Marathon And Willet Fire Departments To Purchase New Equipment To Help Protect Firefighters And Keep Community Safe
Senators Say Funding Will Help Protect The Cortland, Marathon, and Willet Fire Departments, Which Collectively Have Over 125 Active Members Serving A Population Of Over 20,000 Residents; CFD Are The First-Due Responders For An Area Of 4 Square Miles, Providing Aid To...
Gillibrand Announces $104.6 Million In Aid For New York City To Support Asylum Seekers
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $104.6 million in aid for New York City to support asylum seekers. This critical federal funding is allocated through FEMA’s new Shelter Services Program. “New York City has a unique set of demands and challenges in...
Following Her Advocacy On Behalf Of New York’s Dairy Farmers, Gillibrand Announces USDA Will Hold Hearing, Begin Process Of Dairy Pricing Reform
New York Is The Fifth Largest Dairy-Producing State In The Nation; Dairy Pricing Reform Would Help Make Sure New York Farmers Get Their Fair Share Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and a leading champion for New...
In Wake Of Debt Deal, Gillibrand Requests SASC Leadership To Maintain Pay Increase For Service Members In Upcoming Defense Bill
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, sent a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee leadership requesting that the 5.2% pay increase for service members in President Biden’s budget...
Gillibrand Calls On U.S. Forest Service To Stand Ready To Aid Canadian Fire Fighting Efforts
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore calling on the U.S. Forest Service to stand ready to support any request from Canada for American...
ICYMI: New Polling Shows Huge Majorities Of Republicans, Democrats And Independents Support The Family Act
In case you missed it, a Navigator Research poll found that huge majorities across the political spectrum support the FAMILY Act, including 69% of Republicans, 77% of Independents and 90% of Democrats. Senator Gillibrand first introduced the FAMILY...
Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Fight Senior Hunger
685,000 Older New Yorkers Rely on SNAP; Gillibrand’s Bill Would Help Get Food To Those Who Need It Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry and the Senate Special Committee on Aging, held a...
Gillibrand Announces Over $21 Million For Head Start Projects In New York State
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $21,783,200 in federal funding for Head Start programs in New York State. The funding was allocated through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and will be used to support child care and support...
Gillibrand Announces Bill To Strengthen U.S. Cybersecurity Partnerships With Abraham Accords Countries
This Bipartisan Legislation Comes At Time When Iran is Increasingly Launching Cyberattacks Targeting Critical Infrastructure Against the United States and Abraham Accords Countries Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined four of her Senate colleagues...