Press Releases
Gillibrand Announces Support For Bicameral Legislation To Help Achieve Environmental Justice For All
The Environmental Justice for All Act is Comprehensive Legislation that Would Address Environmental Racism and the Impacts of Systemic Barriers on Communities of Color
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $6 Million In FEMA Funding For Firefighters
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $5,333,677.90 in federal funding to provide essential PPE, training, and supplies for firefighters responding to the COVID-19 outbreak across New York State....
Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Impact Aid Infrastructure Act To Support School Infrastructure Projects
Legislation Would Provide Flexible Grants For School Districts’ Efforts to Repair and Renovate In Order To Protect the Health of Students, Teachers, and Staff in the Wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Schumer, Gillibrand Call On Con Edison For Answers Regarding Massive Power Outages Impacting New Yorkers
Following Superstorm Sandy And Winter Storms, New York Public Service Commission Issued Recommendations To Fix Systemic Problems, But Many Current Concerns Echo Past Complaints And Must Be Immediately Addressed
Gillibrand Joins Bipartisan Call To Extend Census Deadlines, Ensure Full And Accurate Count In Wake Of COVID-19 Pandemic
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined a bipartisan group of 50 senators urging congressional leadership to extend deadlines to deliver data for the 2020 Census in the next coronavirus relief package. Due to the pandemic, additional time is needed to ensure an...
Gillibrand Cosponsors Bipartisan Restart Act To Support Small And Mid Sized Businesses; Bill Would Especially Help New York’s Theaters, Live Events, Restaurants And Hospitality
Gillibrand Calls for Its Inclusion in the Next COVID-19 Relief Package
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $5 Million In Federal Funding For Telehealth Services
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $5,308,428 in federal funding to provide additional telehealth services for New Yorkers affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The thirteenth set of telehealth funding was...
Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation To Address Maternal Health Disparities And Combat Maternal Mortality Crisis Exacerbated By COVID-19 Pandemic
The Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act Would Ensure Pregnant People Of Color And Other High-Risk Populations Are Included In Federal Government’s Coronavirus Public Health Response; Legislation Follows Letter To HHS Calling On The Agency To Address Its Inadequate Response To The Public Health Needs Of At-Risk Populations And Pregnant People During The COVID-19 Outbreak
Gillibrand, Collins Lead Bipartisan Call To Provide More Than $1 Billion In Funding To Help Older Adults During The COVID-19 Crisis, Including $750 Million For Nutrition Services In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
Older Adults Are Particularly Vulnerable to the Virus and Face Steep Challenges To Stay Safe and Adhere to Public Health Guidelines
Gillibrand, Collins Lead Bipartisan Call To Provide More Than $1 Billion In Funding To Help Older Adults During The COVID-19 Crisis, Including $750 Million For Nutrition Services In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
Older Adults Are Particularly Vulnerable to the Virus and Face Steep Challenges To Stay Safe and Adhere to Public Health Guidelines