Statements and posts
65 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Gillibrand Announces Bill To Ban President Trump From Renaming Lake Ontario
Introduced bill to ban renaming Lake Ontario and prohibit future Great Lakes renames.
“President Trump’s inane executive order is a weak attempt to distract from the fact that the Trump administration has raised costs on hardworking families, caused gas prices to skyrocket, and cut the programs that Americans rely on to get healthcare and put food on the table.”
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Gillibrand Announces Bill To Make Large-Scale Wage Theft A Felony Nationwide
Introduced bill to make large-scale wage theft a felony nationwide.
“Working Americans deserve to take home every penny that they have earned, and employers who cheat their employees out of hard-earned wages must be held accountable.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Called on Trump administration to restore $187 million in counterterrorism funding cut from New York.
“President Trump is using New Yorkers as political pawns once again.”
September 11th Attacks 25th AnniversaryArmed Forces and National SecurityAI-read
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Demanded Department of Education release canceled school mental health services funding.
“Protecting our children’s mental health should not be a partisan issue.”
EducationAI-read
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In Syracuse: Gillibrand Celebrates Pride And New Americans Day At The Great New York State Fair
Visited the Great New York State Fair to celebrate Pride and New Americans Day.
“The Great New York State Fair highlights the very best of our state, from our booming agricultural economy to our vibrant communities.”
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Toured Buffalo and Troy to address rising grocery and household goods prices on working families.
“Donald Trump promised to tackle rising costs, but instead he has made life unaffordable for New Yorkers.”
Government SpendingAI-read
Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Nay Jul 1, 2025, roll 372
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Gillibrand Statement On Disastrous Iran War Hitting 6 Months
Criticized Trump's six-month Iran war for breaking promises and costing billions in taxpayer dollars.
“New Yorkers—and all Americans—deserve better. I pray for our troops and for the end to this war.”
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Announced bill to repeal all Trump tariffs and refund Americans for duties paid, including Canada tariffs.
“President Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs and make life more affordable, but they’ve used their total power in Washington to make life more expensive than ever.”
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
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New Study: Families In New York Have Had To Spend $5,000+ More Because Of Trump
Criticized Trump administration for raising household costs by $5,000 through inflation and policy changes.
“President Trump and Congressional Republicans promised to lower costs and end inflation, instead they’ve made life $5,000 more expensive for New Yorkers.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Called for Senate hearing on Trump administration's handling of extended troop deployments in Iran.
“There must be accountability for the worsening strain endured by our service members serving in a reckless war started with no justification, no clear objective, and no exit strategy.”
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Criticized Trump administration for cutting SNAP benefits to fund tax cuts for wealthy individuals.
“At a time when people can barely afford a cart of groceries or a tank of gas, this president is kicking families off food assistance to fund tax cuts for the richest people in the country — and pouring billions into a war overseas while he does it.”
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Gillibrand Statement On Trump’s Stupid, Price-Increasing Canadian Tariffs
Criticized Trump's tariffs on Canada as price-increasing and harmful to New York consumers.
“Let’s be clear: these latest tariffs against Canada directly hit Americans. They will only increase costs on New York families and hurt our state’s small businesses. Trump needs to stop the political games, go back to the negotiation table, and get a deal done that lowers costs and strengthens our economy instead of…”
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
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Called on VA Secretary to provide information about planned closure of Schenectady veterans clinic.
“Since the closure was announced this past spring, vanishingly little detail or communication has been made available to veterans or the broader public in the Capital Region. The lack of communication has raised concerns about the burden this disruption will place on veterans with ongoing care. Five months since the…”
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Called for market structure legislation to ban president from issuing or profiting from cryptocurrency.
“I will not vote to hand this president, or any president, a taxpayer-backed license to get rich off the office.”
Government SpendingAI-read
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Gillibrand Statement On Trump’s Endless War In Iran
Criticized Trump's Iran war as reckless and costly to American families.
“Every day that Trump’s reckless war drags on is another day that working families suffer. Americans are struggling to fill up their gas tanks, pay their soaring utility bills, and put food on the table, all while their president spends billions of taxpayer dollars fighting a war he had no reason to start in the first…”
Iran War Cost AccountingAI-read
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Gillibrand Calls For Hearings, Demands Answers On Troop Neglect On USS Abraham Lincoln
Demanded hearings and accountability for reported deteriorating conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln.
“There must be accountability for the reported deteriorating conditions endured by our service members serving in a reckless war started with no justification, no strategy, and no end in sight.”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Reintroduced Momnibus Act to address Black maternal health disparities and crisis.
“It is shameful that women in the United States are more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than in any of our peer countries.”
HealthAI-read
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Applauded Senate passage of bipartisan bill to speed benefit delivery for public safety officers.
“This is a major win for our public safety officers, who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities.”
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bicameral group of colleagues to introduce the Language Access for All Act, legislation to codify language access requirements for federal agencies and protect language access for the…
“Millions of New Yorkers rely on federal services to feed their children, obtain necessary medical care, or run their businesses.”
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Gillibrand Reintroduces Bill To Make Politicians Answer To Voters, Not Billionaire Megadonors
Its-Kind “Democracy Dollars” Voucher Program To Empower Voters To Donate To Candidates Of Their Choice, Ensuring That Campaigns Are Funded By Everyday Voters, Not Billionaires Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced…
“When billionaires and special interests buy our elections, it’s working families who pay the price — in higher costs at the grocery store, higher drug prices, and tax breaks that flow to the wealthy.”
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This week, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced two bills to support accessible housing for seniors and people with disabilities.
“A safe, accessible place to live should be a right, not a privilege, for our seniors.”
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Gillibrand, Scott Press FDA On Shortage Of Cancer Drugs
Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rick Scott (R-FL), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, pressed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on what actions it is taking to alleviate the shortage of…
“We must do everything we can to make sure no cancer patient goes without life-saving chemotherapy drugs.”
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Trump Administration Decision Will Raise Premiums For As Many As 1.3 Million New Yorkers Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to slam the Trump administration for its decision to end subsidies that…
“The Trump administration’s decision to end critical Medicare subsidies that help seniors afford life-saving medication is a betrayal of our values.”
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Stop Spread Of Spotted Lanternflies
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bipartisan group of her Senate colleagues to introduce the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act to designate the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that poses a significant…
“The spotted lanternfly has proven to be a destructive pest that threatens New York State’s specialty crops, especially vineyards throughout Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Long Island and the Hudson Valley.”
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee, led four of her Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for answers about its…
“The Trump administration’s unfocused, ad-hoc approach to AI risks America’s economic security and competitiveness.”