119th Congress
April 4, 2025
GARDEN CITY, NY – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) issued the following statement condemning the antisemitic graffiti found at Rath Park in Franklin Square and Coes Neck Park in Baldwin:
April 3, 2025
GARDEN CITY, NY – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement after reporting emerged showing that the Administration’s proposed trade policy would raise household costs by $7300 for American families annually:
Issues:
Cost of Living
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
Community Project Funding Requests
The Office of Congresswoman Laura Gillen seeks requests for Community Project Funding for eligible projects with demonstrated community support that will directly benefit the Fourth Congressional District of New York. This funding may be available to local governments and certain nonprofit organizations for specific, authorized purposes under federal law, subject to guidance and restrictions from the House Committee on Appropriations.
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.