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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 […]

With Antisemitism Continuing To Rise Nationwide, Gillibrand Calls On Fbi, Department Of Homeland Security To Step Up Operations, Outlines Plan To Ensure Safety Of Jewish Community

November 1, 2023 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With antisemitism continuing to rise nationwide and within New York, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to discuss the steps she is taking to protect the Jewish community. She […]

With Winter Fast Approaching, Gillibrand Announces Over $360 Million In Home Energy Assistance For New York Fami

October 25, 2023 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a video press conference to announce the$360,015,351 in federal funding she helped secure for New York through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The […]

Gillibrand Announces Push To Fund The Affordable Connectivity Program, Help Lower The Cost Of High-Speed Internet

October 23, 2023 Contributor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on Congress to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income households to help them afford […]

Gillibrand Leads Group Of Six Senators To Call For Replenishment Of Iron Dome And For The U.S. To Stand Ready To Provide Additional Munitions To Israel As It Defends Itself

October 14, 2023 Contributor

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter with U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Kyrsten […]