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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $157 Million In Federal Funding To Reimburse New York State For Covid-19 Costs

January 26, 2024 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced $157,605,755.44 in federal funding to reimburse the New York State Division of the Budget for the cost of emergency […]

Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Legislation To Help Expand Mental Health Workforce In Underserved Communities

January 25, 2024 Contributor

Bill Would Provide Student Loan Forgiveness To Mental Health Professionals Who Choose To Practice In Underserved Areas; 55 Out Of New York’s 62 Counties, Including Most of Upstate NY, Don’t Have Enough Psychiatrists, Psychologists, or […]

In Syracuse, Gillibrand Announces Legislation To End Food Deserts; Bill Would Provide $50 Million In Funding Annually To Incentivize Grocery Stores To Establish Locations In Underserved Communities

January 23, 2024 Contributor

Bill Could Help Bring A Grocery Store To Syracuse’s Southside SYRACUSE, NY – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Valley Plaza in Syracuse to announce her Healthy Food Financing Initiative Reauthorization Act, legislation that would […]

Gillibrand Calls For Federal Funding To Help Low-Income Families Afford Their Water Bills

January 18, 2024 Contributor

In 2023, The Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Helped Over 20,000 New York Households Funding For The Program Expired Last Year, Ending Critical Assistance That Has Helped Over 1 Million Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. – […]

Gillibrand, 13 Senators Call On Senate Appropriators To Fight For Rail Funding In Fy24 Budget Negotiations

January 16, 2024 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined 13 of her colleagues in urging Senate Appropriations leadership to support funding for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) grant program […]

Gillibrand Announces Fy2024 Defense Bill Wins

December 15, 2023 Contributor

Major Achievements Include 5.2% Pay Raise for Troops, $676 Million For World Trade Center Health Program WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and Chair […]

Gillibrand, Cassidy, Houlahan, Bice Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Paid Leave Working Group To Request Input On Paid Leave Proposal

December 13, 2023 Contributor

Bipartisan group of eight senators and six House members sent a letter to advocates, experts and organizations requesting suggestions on a bipartisan national paid leave policy Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) […]

Gillibrand Calls On Drug Enforcement Agency To Reschedule Marijuana To A Schedule Iii Substance

November 20, 2023 Site Administrator

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to reschedule marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance. Unlike other Schedule I substances, like heroin, marijuana […]

Today: Gillibrand To Announce Vote To Prevent Government Shutdown

November 15, 2023 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – TODAY, Wednesday, November 15th at 11:00 AM: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will hold a video press conference to announce her support for legislation that will prevent a devastating government shutdown that would have […]

Ahead Of Veterans Day, Gillibrand Announces 500,000 Veterans Exposed To Burn Pits & Other Toxins Have Had Their Pact Act Claims Approved, Encourages Others To Apply

November 8, 2023 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference urging veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances during their service to apply for health […]