119th Congress

Rep. Gillen Invites Floral Park Resident to State of the Union to Highlight Impacts of Rising Health Care Costs Nationwide
February 25, 2026
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) announced that she invited Floral Park resident, Karen Brandon, to be her guest at the 2026 State of the Union address. Unfortunately, due to severe weather conditions in New York on Tuesday, Karen was unable to travel to Washington for the event.
Rep. Gillen Statement on President Trump's State of the Union
February 25, 2026
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WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement regarding President Trump's State of the Union:

"Since taking office, I have been laser-focused on finding bipartisan solutions to bring down the cost of living, make our communities safer, and address the issues that matter most to Long Islanders.

Rep. Gillen Joins Seaford Manor Students to Deliver Valentines for Nassau County Veterans
February 14, 2026
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Rep. Gillen Statement on DHS Shutdown
February 14, 2026
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GARDEN CITY, NY — Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement regarding the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

“After the horrific killings of American citizens by federal agents, it is clear that Congress must exert its power over DHS and rein in this unchecked agency. Other law enforcement agencies are expected to operate within the bounds of the law to prevent the abuse of power, and ICE must be held to those same standards.

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Rep. Gillen Secures $500,000 for Historic Garden City Firehouse, Hosts Press Conference with Local Leaders
February 13, 2026
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GARDEN CITY, NY — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04), joined by Village of Garden City Mayor Edward T. Finneran and Fire Department Chief James Taunton, announced a $500,000 federal investment in the Edgemere Firehouse. Congresswoman Gillen worked closely with local leaders to secure this funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process. The investment will support critical renovations to the nearly 100-year-old fire station, helping modernize the facility, expand its capabilities and strengthen emergency services for the entire community.
Rep. Gillen Statement on the SAVE Act
February 11, 2026
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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after voting NO on the SAVE Act.
Rep. Gillen Statement on Indictment in Nafiah Ikram Case
February 10, 2026
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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after an indictment was handed down in connection to the 2021 acid attack on Elmont resident, Nafiah Ikram.

Rep. Gillen Secures Expansion of NASA Partnerships on Long Island and Across the Country
February 6, 2026
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Rep. Gillen speaking at SST hearing
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Reps. Gillen, Begich Lead Bipartisan Aviation Weather Safety Bill
February 4, 2026
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Washington, DC – Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK-AL), members of both the House Transportation and Infrastructure and House Science, Space and Technology Committees, introduced the Aviation Weather Safety Improvement Act. This bipartisan bill would require the Director of the National Weather Service (NWS) to coordinate with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the representatives of air traffic controllers and NWS meteorologists, to ensure adequate staffing.
Rep. Gillen Statement on Opposition to CR to fund ICE and CBP
February 3, 2026
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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after voting against a continuing resolution to fund ICE and CBP.