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“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!”

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.

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.

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.

“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. 

“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.

“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."

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) joined the House Oversight Committee for a hearing with “Sanctuary City” Mayors and questioned New York City Mayor Eric Adams on his mismanagement of the migrant crisis has left Long Islanders to pay the price. Gillen has previously called for Adams to do the right thing and resign, contending that his singular focus on his own self-interest has failed New Yorkers and jeopardized public safety in America’s largest city. Below is a full video of her question line and a transcript of her remarks: "What happens in New York City affects my constituents."