Infrastructure

WASHINGTON, D.C.  -  Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after the bipartisan funding package for Fiscal Year 2026 passed in Congress, which includes more than $3.2 million she secured for community projects in Nassau County. “I’m proud to have fought for and secured these critical federal investments to bring much-needed resources home to Nassau County,” said Congresswoman Gillen. “These funds will support upgrades to our water infrastructure, helping communities access cleaner drinking water and provide law enforcement with the tools and technology they need to better serve and protect our communities.”

HEMPSTEAD, NY — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced that the Village of Hempstead was awarded $586,018 in new federal funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program. This federal investment will unlock millions more to support the Village of Hempstead’s comprehensive Safety Action Plan.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen released the following statement announcing $42 million in federal grant funding awarded to Nassau County and the Village of Rockville Centre for the Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) Bus to purchase modern, low-emission buses and rehabilitate the County bus facility in Rockville Centre. Gillen met with Federal Transit Authority (FTA) Administrator Marc Molinaro earlier this year to directly push for this critical funding, emphasizing how these improvements will benefit Long Island families and grow the region’s economy:

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement after being named Vice Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation:

WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), a Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, spoke directly with U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy during T&I’s annual oversight hearing. Rep. Gillen addressed the urgent need to address the dangerous conditions on Long Island’s roads. She highlighted the alarming rate of serious crashes in the region and pressed Secretary Duffy to prioritize federal support for infrastructure upgrades, improved traffic safety measures, and stronger enforcement of existing laws. See highlights below:

HEMPSTEAD, NY - In case you missed it, the Long Island Press reported on Congresswoman Laura Gillen’s newly introduced bill, the “Bipartisan Traffic Safety Enhancement Act,” which is aimed at improving local infrastructure to limit vehicular-related deaths. Gillen announced the introduction of the bipartisan legislation during an event in Hempstead Village, where she highlighted the Village’s recent application for a USDOT Safe Streets for All (SS4A) planning and development grant.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Congressman Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-08), members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, announced the release of H.R. 3440, the Bipartisan Traffic Safety Enhancement Act of 2025, which would authorize the use of federal surface transportation block grants for constructing roundabouts. Roundabouts are one of 28 proven safety countermeasures endorsed by the Federal Highway Administration to reduce traffic collisions and vehicular fatalities:

HEMPSTEAD, NY – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, held a press conference alongside Hempstead Village Mayor Waylyn Hobbs, Jr., Hempstead Village PD Chief Richard Holland and community leaders to announce the introduction of H.R. 3440, the Bipartisan Traffic Safety Enhancement Act.