Press Releases
Mar 2, 2023
Gillibrand Fights to Expand Social Security Benefits and Extend Program’s Solvency Through 2096
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference announcing the Social Security Expansion Act of 2023. In 2021, Social Security lifted 26.3 million Americans out of poverty, but fast-rising costs and the aging population are putting benefits of current retirees and future generations at risk. This bill would expand Social Security benefits by […]
Read MoreSenator Gillibrand Visits The Corning American Legion To Highlight Implementation Of PACT Act And Help Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits Access New Benefits
It Is Estimated That 3.5 Million Individuals May Be Eligible To Claim New Health Care Benefits Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, City of Corning Mayor Bill Boland, VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System Director Bruce Tucker, and Steuben County Veterans’ Service...
Senator Gillibrand Visits Rochester Calkins VA Clinic To Highlight Implementation Of PACT Act And Help Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits Access New Benefits
It Is Estimated That 3.5 Million Individuals May Be Eligible To Claim New Health Care Benefits Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System Associate Director Shawn Defries, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, Monroe County Veterans...
Gillibrand Calls On Senate To Pass The PRO Act, Protect Workers’ Right To Organize
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to call for the passage of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. This comprehensive labor legislation would strengthen workers’ rights to organize and bargain for fairer wages, better...
Gillibrand, Colleagues Recommend Professor Jerome Alan Cohen For The Presidential Medal Of Freedom
In recognition of his extraordinary work as a champion for human rights in East Asia, today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is leading 5 of her colleagues in a bicameral letter to President Biden recommending Professor Jerome Alan Cohen for the Presidential Medal of...
Gillibrand Demands DoD Action On Implementation Of NDAA Basic Needs Allowance Provision To Curb Hunger In The Armed Forces
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is calling on the Department of Defense (DoD) to review and respond to questions concerning the implementation of the Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) provision passed in the FY22 NDAA. The recent Department of Defense report...
Senator Gillibrand, Mayor Collins, Albany Stratton VAMC Executive Director Darlene DeLancey, Local Officials & Advocates Visit Glens Falls VA Clinic to Highlight Implementation of PACT Act and Help Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Access New Benefits
It Is Estimated That 3.5 Million Individuals May Be Eligible To Claim New Health Care Benefits Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Mayor of Glens Falls Bill Collins, Albany Stratton VA Medical Center Executive Director Darlene DeLancey, local officials, and...
Senator Gillibrand, State Senator Rolison, Assemblymember Barrett & Advocates Visit the Castle Point VA to Highlight Implementation of PACT Act and Help Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Access New Benefits
It Is Estimated That 3.5 Million Individuals May Be Eligible To Claim New Health Care Benefits Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, New York State Senator Robert Rolison, Assemblymember Didi Barrett, Assemblymember Jonathan Jacobson, Dutchess County Comptroller...
Senator Gillibrand, County Executive Bellone & Veterans Advocates Visit VFW Post 5350 to Highlight Implementation of PACT Act and Help Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Access New Benefits
It Is Estimated That 3.5 Million Individuals May Be Eligible To Claim New Health Care Benefits Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone, Suffolk County Veterans Service Agency Director Tom Ronayne, and VFW Post 5350 Commander Bill...
Gillibrand Fights to Expand Social Security Benefits and Extend Program’s Solvency Through 2096
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference announcing the Social Security Expansion Act of 2023. In 2021, Social Security lifted 26.3 million Americans out of poverty, but fast-rising costs and the aging population are putting benefits of...
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $10 Million In Federal Funding To Support Auburn Community Hospital’s Covid Response
Auburn Community Hospital – The ONLY Hospital In Cayuga County – Heroically Provided Medical Staff To Help With Increased Patient Loads, Severity And Length Of Stay During COVID Outbreak Senators Say New FEMA Funding – At A 100% Federal Cost Share – Will Reimburse...