Press Releases
Senators Gillibrand and McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Stop Politicians From Profiting Off Insider Information And Protect Consumers In Prediction Markets
The Prediction Market Act of 2026 bans elected officials from trading on prediction markets, establishes a transparent regulatory framework, and creates strong safeguards for retail investors A majority of Americans support banning officials with insider...
Gillibrand, Murphy Introduce Bicameral Bill To Protect Retirement Security For Unpaid Caregivers
Over 4 million New Yorkers served as caregivers in 2025 U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) reintroduced bicameral legislation to provide retirement compensation for individuals who leave the workforce to care for their loved ones. The...
Gillibrand Statement On Supreme Court Undermining The Voting Rights Act
Today, in response to the Supreme Court’s decision undermining Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement: “This is a tragic day in our nation’s history. Make no mistake: this decision will disenfranchise...
Gillibrand, Colleagues Launch New Investigation Into Hegseth’s Failure To Protect Troops In Middle East After Fatal Attack
Troops injured in strike on Kuwait post reportedly received no warning to evacuate, were denied requests for additional protections. Survivors of the attack raised concerns about the Trump administration’s repeated failures to protect troops from Iranian retaliation....
Gillibrand Launches New Effort To Press The Trump Administration On Federal Student Loan Relief
New data suggests that over 640,000 student loan borrowers remain stuck in application backlogs for student loan repayment plans and loan forgiveness programs. This backlog could force thousands of New Yorkers to default on their loans, creating further financial...
After Pressure From Senator Gillibrand, Trump Administration To Release Energy Assistance Funding
The announcement comes as relief for working families across New York and the country who are facing sticker shock from their eye-popping gas and utility bills. NY will receive an additional $40.3 million in federal funding to help them afford home energy bills. U.S....
As Americans Struggle To Afford Basic Needs, Gillibrand Demands Passage Of Her Legislation To Fight Senior Hunger
***Watch her virtual press conference here*** Amid rising grocery prices and a cost-of-living crisis, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand passage of her legislation to help seniors put food on the table. Nationwide, over 12...
Gillibrand, Colleagues Open New Investigation Into Hegseth’s Role In Dismantling Military’s Civilian Harm Prevention Guardrails
Hegseth has made deep cuts to funding, personnel for civilian harm mitigation programs There have reportedly been more than 1,700 civilian deaths, over 30 strikes on schools and health care facilities during President Trump’s illegal war in Iran Today, U.S. Senator...
With Antisemitic And Anti-Muslim Attacks On The Rise, Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan Push For Funding To Protect Synagogues, Mosques, And Other Religious Institutions
Funding Through The Nonprofit Security Grant Program Would Help At-Risk Religious Institutions and Other Nonprofits Protect Themselves Against Terror Attacks Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, led more than 40...
Gillibrand Announces $5.1 Million In Neighborworks America Grants For Nonprofits Across New York
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), announced $5,101,000 in grants to member organizations of the national NeighborWorks network headquartered...