U.S. Representative for New York’s 4th District
Laura Gillen
Position · −0.17
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Crime and Law Enforcement 67%
- Education 67%
- Committees
- Science, Space, and Technology
- Transportation and Infrastructure
- Bills on
- Transportation and Public Works
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Taxation
- Age
- 57
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
- Breaks with Democrats more often than all but 6 of the 214 House Democrats: sided with them on 84% of party-line votes (median 98%).
- The 4th most moderate House Democrat by voting record.
- Among the most bipartisan in the House: agrees with Republicans on 24% of contested votes, more than 97% of House members.
- Breaks with Democrats most on Crime and Law Enforcement: voted against them on 67% of party-line votes (16 of 24), against 4% for most Democrats.
Where Gillen has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Science, Space, and Technology · 12th in seniority on the minority side
- Transportation and Infrastructure · 29th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9026 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office". · Out of committee
- H.R. 1689 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. · Out of committee
- H.R. 6744 Military Air Traffic Control Transition Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Gillen’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Gillen breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Gillen voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Crime and Law Enforcement 67% · 16 of 24 party 4%
- Education 67% · 8 of 12 party 0%
- Immigration 57% · 8 of 14 party 0%
Every issue Pro See all 15 issues where Gillen has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Gillen broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill imposes a variety of sanctions, tariffs, and prohibitions related to Russia, extends an Iran-related sanctions law, and expands a…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.On Motion to Table · This resolution impeaches President Donald Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026On Passage · This bill prohibits institutions of higher education (IHEs) that participate in federal student aid programs from engaging in boycotts…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActOn Passage · This bill reauthorizes through 2031 the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) authority to carry out demonstration projects within the…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon within seven days of the…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Gillen is saying
All 20 statements and posts-
Introduced bipartisan bill to provide federal funding for newborn screenings for rare health conditions.
“Newborn screenings give families a critical opportunity to detect rare and deadly conditions in the first days of a child’s life.”
HealthAI-read
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Introduced bipartisan bill creating $4,000 annual tax deduction for commuting costs.
“Hardworking Long Islanders are forced to pay skyrocketing costs just to get to work, making the cost of living crisis even worse.”
TaxationAI-read
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Secured $125 million in water infrastructure funding for Long Island flood and coastal projects.
“I am thrilled that this bipartisan water infrastructure package has passed the House with real investments for Long Island.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) presented Nicholas Maggio and his family with five medals and decorations earned by Nicholas’ grandfather, Private Angelo A. Maggio from Garden City, for his service in the U.S. Army in Germany following…
“Our veterans have made extraordinary sacrifices in service to our country. Their legacy deserves to be remembered.”
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The Bellerose Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station is currently the only remaining station in Nassau County with no elevator, escalator or ramp to the platform BELLEROSE, NY — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) announced $250,000 in…
“I’m proud to have secured this $250,000 in federal funding to help make the Bellerose Long Island Rail Road station fully ADA-accessible, including with a new elevator, ramps and stairs.”
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Auto insurance fraud, like staged vehicle accidents, costs consumers an estimated $300 a year in increased premiums.
“Long Islanders pay some of the highest car insurance rates in the country and ‘crash for cash’ schemes on our roads are driving rates even higher.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Gillen voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 233 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Gillen’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 21
- Action in committee 8
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
21 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 19 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 21 sponsored billsSponsored 21 (House median 25) · cosponsored 306 (median 289), 39 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Crime and Law Enforcement, Taxation.
- H.R. 10511 Lower Commuting Costs Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10269 Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9795 Never Forget the Victims of Terrorism: Joseph D. Mistrulli and Alan Kleinberg USVSST Fund Solvency ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Aug 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9428 COVID–19 Commuter Benefits Distribution ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9179 Cost of Living Tax Cut ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9026 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office".Names the Oceanside, New York postal facility the Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office. AI-readGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced May 29, 2026 Out of committee
- H.R. 4019 Gio’s LawCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced May 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8894 Passenger Rail Crew Protection ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced May 19, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 17% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 30% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 46% |
| Energy | 36 | 50% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% |
| Environmental Protection | 31 | 48% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 28 | 75% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 61% |
| Commerce | 25 | 92% |
| International Affairs | 25 | 92% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 21 | 76% |
| Education | 16 | 75% |
| Immigration | 16 | 88% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Gillen voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DThomas R. SuozziNY-396%agreement
- DSusie LeeNV-394%agreement
- DEugene Simon VindmanVA-794%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Gillen most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Gillen’s campaign raised $5.1M: $3.0M (59%) from individuals and $1.0M (20%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $3.8M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Gillen
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 304.
- Amalgamated Transit Union Labor union PAC
- Jeffries Member’s leadership PAC
- Women Vote Independent PAC
See how much each organization gave Gillen this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inGillen’s own leadership PAC: Fighting Back Action Fund, Normal PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, NY-4Democrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- New York
- District
- 4
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 57
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5516
428 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Garden City
- Website
- gillen.house.gov
- replauragillen
- replauragillen
Elsewhere
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