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The Lowering Commuting Costs Act would create the first personal tax deduction of more than $4,000 a year for commuting costs
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) alongside Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02) and Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ-07) introduced the bipartisan Lowering Commuting Costs Act to deliver relief from rising commuting costs for working Americans.
WASHINGTON, DC — Yesterday, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) celebrated the passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2026 out of the House of Representatives, which included $125 million she secured for Long Island water infrastructure project authorizations. The two-year water resources infrastructure investments package previously passed unanimously out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The package includes several of Rep.
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
Auto insurance fraud, like staged vehicle accidents, costs consumers an estimated $300 a year in increased premiums.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) alongside U.S Representatives Troy Nehls (R-TX-22), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-05) and Vince Fong (R-CA-20) introduced the bipartisan Stop Auto Fraud Act of 2026 to make motor vehicle collision fraud a federal crime, improve safety for drivers and lower car insurance rates nationwide.
GARDEN CITY, NY — This past month, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) traveled across Nassau County to deliver millions in federal funding to communities, meet directly with Long Island residents, leaders and law enforcement and support local small businesses. Rep. Gillen continues to focus on bringing resources back home to Long Island.
