Press Releases
March 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04), Delegate Kimberlyn King-Hinds (R-MP-At Large), both members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA-07) introduced the Child Automobile Restraint Safety Education and Training (CAR SEAT) Act. This bipartisan bill would direct the Secretary of Transportation to launch an education campaign on the dangers of noncompliant and counterfeit child restraint systems, including car seats and booster seats. The bill would also allow states and localities to use federal highway safety funds for public information and education activities to help families identify and avoid such products.
March 6, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, urging increased federal investment to address persistent disparities in Black maternal health outcomes.
March 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released a statement following her opposition to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill:
March 5, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released a statement following President Trump’s announcement that he would remove Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from office:
March 4, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) called on Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan to immediately commence impeachment proceedings to remove Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem from office.
March 2, 2026
LYNBROOK, NY – Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) met with Lynbrook Police Chief Brian Paladino and joined Officer Gizzi for a ride-along to see firsthand the work our police officers do to keep Long Islanders safe. This is Rep. Gillen’s latest engagement with Nassau County law enforcement to discuss ways to address public safety challenges and ensure local departments have the resources and support they need to protect their communities.
February 27, 2026
LAKEVIEW, NY — Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) joined local leaders and community members for a tour of the Lakeview Public Library to highlight $850,000 in federal Community Project Funding (CPF) she secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process to renovate and modernize the library’s third floor.
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February 26, 2026
GARDEN CITY, NY – Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) met with New York Police Department (NYPD) Officer and Elmont resident Freddy Cerpa to present him with a Congressional Certificate of Recognition for his heroic actions in saving the life of a choking infant while off duty.
February 26, 2026
GARDEN CITY, NY – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) announced the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding request application portal is now open and urged local leaders to apply by Friday, March 6, 2026.