Press Releases
Gillibrand Statement On The Death Of Yahya Sinwar
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on the death of Yahya Sinwar: “Yahya Sinwar was an evil man who brought untold pain and suffering to countless Israelis and Gazans. As the architect of October 7th, Sinwar is directly responsible for the...
Gillibrand Stands At Buffalo Police Department, Discusses Anti-Gun Trafficking Bill Getting Illegal Weapons Off Our Streets
Legislation Has Taken 3K Guns Off Our Streets And Been Used To Prosecute 6 Traffickers In Buffalo Alone Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood at the Buffalo Police Department to discuss the anti-gun trafficking statute in the Bipartisan Safer Communities...
Gillibrand Holds Roundtable With Veterans To Discuss Bipartisan Legislation That Would Address Epidemic Of Traumatic Brain Injuries In Service Members and Veterans
Following a disturbing report showing that service members are sustaining crippling traumatic brain injuries as a result of firing their own weapons, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a roundtable with veterans at VFW Post No. 9587 in Staten Island to discuss the...
Gillibrand Statement On The Anniversary Of The October 7 Attack On Israel
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement on the first anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel: “Today is an incredibly sad and somber day as we remember the twelve hundred innocent people who were brutally murdered a year ago in the October...
With Millions Set To Lose Health Insurance Or Pay Thousands More For Coverage, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To Extend Affordable Care Act Subsidies
Subsidies Help More Than 1.5 Million New Yorkers Access Affordable, Quality Healthcare If Congress Fails To Act, New Yorkers’ Premiums Will Go Up By An Average Of $120 A Month or $1,440 A Year With critical subsidies that help over 20 million Americans afford...
Following Disturbing Reports Of Veteran Mistreatment At Buffalo VA, Gillibrand, Kennedy Pledge To Hold VA’s Feet To The Fire; Demand Comprehensive VA-Wide Review Of Community Care Practices
Today, following disturbing allegations of veteran mistreatment at the Buffalo VA, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 416 to discuss the failures at the Buffalo VA and to pledge to hold it accountable. She is...
Gillibrand Visits Rush-Henrietta Senior High School, Discusses Her Legislation To Provide Free Breakfast, Lunch, And Dinner To All Students
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Rush-Henrietta Senior High School to meet with school leaders and discuss her legislation to provide free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to all schoolchildren regardless of income. The bill would also expand access...
Gillibrand Statement On Iran’s Missile Attack On Israel
Addressing Iran’s ballistic missile attack against Israel, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, issued the following statement: “The United States stands ready to help defend Israel against these Iranian...
Gillibrand Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Northern Border Security
Despite Dramatic Uptick In Unauthorized Crossings, Northern Border Security Strategy Has Not Been Assessed Since 2018 Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a virtual press conference on the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act, bipartisan...
In White Plains, Gillibrand Announces Legislation to Address Epidemic of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Service Members and Veterans
Following a disturbing report showing that service members are sustaining crippling traumatic brain injuries as a result of firing their own weapons, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Westchester County Michaelian Office Building in White Plains to...