Press Releases
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February 26, 2025
“We will never forget the thousands of innocent lives lost on 9/11, including 349 Nassau County residents, and the sacrifices made by the FDNY, NYPD, the Port Authority Police Department, and all the heroic first responders, law enforcement, and emergency personnel who answered the call on the darkest day in our nation’s history.
February 25, 2025
“The budget proposal put forward today would be devastating to Nassau County. It would gut Medicaid and rip health care away from tens of thousands of children, nursing home residents, and members of the special needs community. It would force struggling working parents and veterans who use SNAP to put food on the table to go hungry. It does nothing to bring down costs or make life more affordable for the middle class.
February 21, 2025
GARDEN CITY, NY – Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement urging the Administration to reverse its decision to rescind the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) extension for nearly 500,000 Haitians currently legally residing in the United States under protected status.
“The Administration’s abrupt decision to end Temporary Protected Status for all Haitians escaping horrific violence who have lawfully come to the US after thorough vetting and background checks is dangerous and cruel.
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February 20, 2025
“I’m calling on my colleagues – on both sides of the aisle – to join me in protecting Long Islanders’ access to health care. The proposed cuts to Medicaid would devastate Nassau County, putting over 100,000 of my constituents’ health care in jeopardy and raising health care costs for tens of thousands more,“
February 20, 2025
“Today is a dark, devastating day for Israel and everyone who hoped and prayed for the safe return of Oded Lifshitz and Shiri, Ariel, and Kfir Bibas. I am outraged by the terrorist group Hamas’ monstrous murder of innocent children and civilians. Hamas must be completely dismantled and never allowed to return to power.
“Just days ago, I met with Oded’s grandson Daniel, who came to Capitol Hill to share his grandfather’s lifetime of humanitarian work to help the Palestinian people. While we mourn Oded, Shiri, Ariel, Kfir and the more than 1,200 Israelis murdered by Hamas on October 7th and after, we will continue to fight until every remaining hostage is safely returned.”
February 20, 2025
“Our 9/11 first responders and survivors should never have to worry about accessing the health care they deserve. Nearly 7,000 constituents in my district are eligible for WTCHP resources. I’ll never give up the fight to preserve this program and the vital mission it serves for those who made heroic sacrifices to save lives during one of the darkest days in our nation’s history.
February 18, 2025
GARDEN CITY, NY – Today, Rep. Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after reports that Governor Kathy Hochul would be meeting with New York City officials today about ensuring stability at City Hall:
February 12, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after meeting with the Neutra family and other family members of Americans held hostage by Hamas following the October 7th attack on Israel during a bipartisan roundtable held by the House Foreign Affairs Committee:
February 11, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) delivered remarks on the House Floor on H.R. 999, the Right to Contraception Act. Gillen is a co-sponsor of the bill, which was recently re-introduced for the 119th Congress. Below is a video of her full speech and a copy of her remarks as prepared for delivery:
February 8, 2025
“We strongly urge you to include a full repeal of the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap in any tax-related legislation brought to the House floor,” the Members wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith.