Media
Latest News
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 10, 2025
Freshman Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen (D-NY) expressed support for some of the Trump administration’s recent moves against Iran and its proxy groups in an interview with Jewish Insider last week, saying the U.S. needs to “get more hawkish and get more aggressive against Iran.”
Gillen — who unseated former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) in November during her second House campaign — ran as a staunch supporter of Israel in a Nassau County, Long Island, swing district with a significant Jewish population.
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.
February 6, 2025
“The scenes we’ve seen from our schools and college campuses since October 7th, including Columbia and Cooper Union, have been shocking and unacceptable. Students should never feel unsafe simply because of their faith. Congress must do more to root out antisemitism and protect Jewish students from the targeted harassment and bigotry that has become all too common. I’m proud to join Rep. Mike Lawler and Rep. Josh Gottheimer in reintroducing the bipartisan Antisemitism Awareness Act.”
February 6, 2025
“Violent criminals with no legal right to be here should be deported in accordance with the law. Nassau County PD detectives now being able to work directly with ICE agents on targeted enforcement against known noncitizen criminals will help keep Long Islanders safe."
February 5, 2025
“9/11 forever changed America – thousands of innocent Americans, including 349 Nassau County residents, were murdered in a heinous act of terror. I’m proud to have helped lead this bipartisan legislation to fund the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and ensure that we never forget those lost that awful day.
January 28, 2025
“I am deeply concerned by the Administration’s recent order to suspend federal grants and loan disbursements, which would have a devastating impact on the safety and wellbeing of my constituents on Long Island.