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April 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), delivered remarks on the House Floor urging Congress to pass a permanent funding fix for the World Trade Center Health Program. Below is a video of her speech and a copy of her remarks as prepared for delivery:
Issues:
Health
March 31, 2025
A New York congresswoman is urging the U.S. Department of Transportation to launch an investigation into Long Island’s dangerous roads, citing a Newsday report on what she called an "alarming, unacceptable" number of crash deaths and injuries.
Issues:
Infrastructure
March 31, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing H.R. 2429, a bill directing the Secretary of Transportation to develop a full-scale campus modernization of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York.
March 29, 2025
“I’m pleased to announce that this year’s Congressional Art Competition is officially open for submissions. It’s a great opportunity for young artists to showcase their creativity and unique perspectives,” said Rep. Gillen. “I can’t wait to see the incredible talent our students bring to this year’s competition!”
March 27, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, sent the following letter to Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy calling for immediate action on the unacceptable rise in traffic fatalities on Long Island and urging the Department to conduct an investigation issuing recommendations to keep drivers, passengers, and pedestrians safe on our roads.
Issues:
Infrastructure
March 26, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation, met with New York members of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) to discuss the urgent need to expand and sustain the air traffic controller workforce and modernize aviation technology to improve safety and reliability throughout Long Island’s airspace.
Issues:
Infrastructure
March 20, 2025
WANTAGH, NY – On March 18, 2025, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) joined members of Wantagh American Legion Post 1273 at their monthly meeting to thank local veterans for their service and discuss her ongoing work to ensure that Long Island’s veterans have access to the care, resources, and benefits that they have earned through their service to our country. Rep. Gillen has been a vocal advocate for NY-04’s 18,000 veterans in Congress, co-sponsoring the bipartisan Seniors at the VA Act and the Protect Veterans Jobs Act.
March 14, 2025
“This spending deal is bad for Nassau County. It cuts nearly $30 million in direct support to my district, including funding for law enforcement, flood management, and fixing our roads. It will hurt health programs for Long Island veterans who were exposed to toxic substances and shamefully excludes a permanent funding fix to the World Trade Center Health Program.
March 12, 2025
“Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am honored to represent the South Shore of Long Island in New York’s Fourth Congressional District. My district suffers from legacy water contamination, aging infrastructure, and unacceptable water quality issues that for too long have been neglected by the Federal government.
March 12, 2025
“The Republican spending bill on the Floor today is a bad deal for Nassau County. If the Senate adopts this bill, it would cut nearly $30 million in direct support to my district, including funding that helps our law enforcement agencies and fire departments keep Long Islanders safe. This bill would hurt health programs for Long Island veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during their service and shamefully fails to include a permanent funding fix to the World Trade Center Health Program. This bill is bad for my constituents and bad for Nassau County."