119th Congress
January 30, 2026
ELMONT, NY – Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) hosted a press conference with local leaders and advocates from Long Island's Haitian community to call on the Department of Homeland Security to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals before the February 3rd expiration. Rep. Gillen warned that allowing TPS to expire would tear Haitian families apart and force law-abiding, tax-paying members of the community, who have enriched Nassau County, to return to life-threatening danger in Haiti.
January 28, 2026
GARDEN CITY, NY – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Congressman Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, urging her to extend temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitian nationals through February 3, 2027.
January 28, 2026
GARDEN CITY, NY - Representatives Laura Gillen (D-NY-04), Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) introduced the Drunk Driving Prevention and Enforcement Act. This bipartisan effort takes significant steps to prevent impaired driving and save lives by combining technology, support for law enforcement and data-driven solutions to prevent tragedies caused by impaired driving.
January 26, 2026
HEMPSTEAD, NY — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement:
January 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement:
Issues:
Law Enforcement
January 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) announced that the FY 2026 appropriations minibus package includes full funding for 9/11 health care through the program's lifetime, ensuring certainty of continued care for 9/11 responders and survivors.
Issues:
Law Enforcement
January 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Laura Gillen (D-NY-04) and Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23), members of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology, introduced the bipartisan Advancing Regional Quantum Hubs Act. This bill will strengthen Long Island and our nation’s quantum computing hubs, enhance our national security and position the United States as a global leader in quantum computing, AI and technological innovation.
January 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement:
Issues:
Law Enforcement
January 22, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) and Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01), members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced the Military Air Traffic Control Transition Actand advanced the bill through the Committee. This bipartisan bill aims to address the shortage of air traffic controllers by making it easier for skilled military controllers to join the civilian workforce, ensuring safer skies and a stronger, more reliable air traffic system.
January 22, 2026
HEMPSTEAD, NY — Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) hosted a press conference alongside Village of Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr., Trustee Tanya Carter and local resident Mary Purdie to announce $1,092,000 in federal funding secured for critical upgrades to the Village’s water treatment system.
Issues:
Infrastructure