Press Releases
Gillibrand Statement on American Troops Coming Home from Iraq
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement today after President Obama announced the end of the War in Iraq by the end of this December: “I commend President Obama for...
Gillibrand – Schumer Amendment Passes to Provide Emergency Resources to Help NY Farmers Recover from Irene & Lee
Provision Invests $110 Million Into Emergency Conservation, Watershed Programs that Support Farm Efforts to Rebuild
Schumer, Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Protect New York’s Maple Syrup Producers and Consumers
New Law Elevates Legal Repercussions Of Mislabeling Maple Syrup From A Misdemeanor To A Felony Mislabeling Short-Changes Producers And Defrauds Consumers
Gillibrand Statement on Death of Muammar Qaddafi
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement today on the death of Muammar Qaddafi: “Qaddafi was a brutal dictator who killed 189 Americans and his own people. His death...
During Teen Driver Safety Week, Gillibrand Calls for Support of Legislation to Save Lives – Passage of Critical Safety Law
More Than 280 NYers Died in Car Accidents Involving 16 & 17 Year Old Drivers From 2005-2009 – Over 46,000 Injured Poll: Nearly 75% of Teens Support Graduated Drivers Licensing Laws
Schumer, Gillibrand: Ruling Protecting Nucor Corporation in Auburn from Unfair Foreign Trade Practices About to Expire, Putting Jobs at Risk – Urge U.S. International Trade Commission to Keep Protections in Place
Since 2000, U.S. Government Has Penalized Foreign Companies Flooding Domestic Market with Dumped and Subsidized Steel By Law, U.S. Duties On Foreign Steel Plate Imports Could Expire Retroactively, Effective December 2010, If ITC Does Not Vote to Uphold Them; Senators Urge Action As Nucor Corp. Would be Hurt By Termination of U.S. Trade Remedies Schumer, Gillibrand: We Must Ensure a Level Playing Field and Protect Auburn Nucor Corp. Jobs
New Report Gives U.S. Failing Grade on Preparedness On Tenth Anniversary of Anthrax Attacks – Gillibrand Announces Strategy to Strengthen Biosecurity
New Biodefense Report Card: U.S. Receives “F” for Detection & Diagnosis; Attribution; Medical Countermeasure Availability, Dispensing and Management Gillibrand Plan Increases Trained Health Care Workforce to Respond to Outbreaks, Research for Vaccines, Funding for Preparedness COUNTY-BY-COUNTY ESTIMATES: Nearly 180,000 NYers Face Potential Infection In Large Scale Outbreak
Higgins, Schumer & Gillibrand Want Answers on Bethlehem Steel
Congressmembers Believe Worker Safety May Have Been Compromised Until 1976
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce $400,000 in Federal Investments for Capital District Transportation Authority; Funding Will Help Improve Efficiency Along Washington and Western Ave Corridors
Schumer, Gillibrand Announce DOT Federal Transit Administration Funding for Capital District Transportation Authority; Investment Will Support Washington Western Bus Rapid Transit Study, Improve Efficiency for Commuters and Students Alike
Valerie Jarrett, Sandra Lee, Christine Quinn, Carmen Wong Ulrich, Majora Carter, Kathryn Wylde, Business Leaders Kick Off Gillibrand Summit Aimed to Help Women Lead Economic Recovery
At Gillibrand’s First Annual “Women’s Economic Empowerment Summit” the Partnership for New York City, Council of Urban Professionals Announce New Statewide Mentorship Program to Help Women Succeed in Business –100 Senior Business Executives Across New York State to Mentor Young Women Professionals