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“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.”

“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. 

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: 

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:

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:

“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.  

“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.”