119th Congress

Gillen: U.S. needs to ‘get more hawkish and get more aggressive against Iran’
February 10, 2025
In The News

By Marc Rod, 2/10/25

Read the full article in Jewish Insider.

Freshman Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen (D-NY) expressed support for some of the Trump administration’s recent moves against Iran and its proxy groups in an interview with Jewish Insider last week, saying the U.S. needs to “get more hawkish and get more aggressive against Iran.”

Gillen — who unseated former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito (R-NY) in November during her second House campaign — ran as a staunch supporter of Israel in a Nassau County, Long Island, swing district with a significant Jewish population.

Gillen Joins New York Delegation Letter Demanding Full Repeal of the SALT Deduction Cap
February 8, 2025
Press Release
“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.  
Gillen Reintroduces the Antisemitism Awareness Act alongside Lawler, Gottheimer, and a Group of Bipartisan Lawmakers
February 6, 2025
Press Release
“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.”
Gillen Statement on Nassau County Immigration Enforcement Agreement
February 6, 2025
Press Release
“Violent criminals with no legal right to be here should be deported in accordance with the law. Nassau County PD detectives now being able to work directly with ICE agents on targeted enforcement against known noncitizen criminals will help keep Long Islanders safe."
Gillen-Led Bipartisan Bill to Fund 9/11 Memorial and Museum Passes House
February 5, 2025
Press Release
“9/11 forever changed America – thousands of innocent Americans, including 349 Nassau County residents, were murdered in a heinous act of terror. I’m proud to have helped lead this bipartisan legislation to fund the 9/11 Memorial and Museum and ensure that we never forget those lost that awful day.
Gillen: “Federal Grant Freeze Jeopardizes Law Enforcement; Threatens Long Islanders’ Safety”
January 28, 2025
Press Release
“I am deeply concerned by the Administration’s recent order to suspend federal grants and loan disbursements, which would have a devastating impact on the safety and wellbeing of my constituents on Long Island.
VIDEO: Gillen Urges Ways and Means Committee to Reinstate SALT Deduction During Member Day Hearing
January 22, 2025
Press Release
"Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to highlight a critical priority of my constituents in the Fourth Congressional District of New York. "
Gillen Statement Marking 52nd Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
January 22, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement today marking the 52nd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision: 

“Fifty-two years ago, the Supreme Court guaranteed women across America the right to make their own decisions about their health care and family planning. For decades, Roe v. Wade ensured that women had access to the full range of reproductive health care and power over their futures. 

Gillen Statement on Inauguration Day Travel
January 19, 2025
Press Release

GARDEN CITY, NY – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) put out the following statement ahead of the 60th Presidential Inauguration:



“Unfortunately a family funeral yesterday, today’s extreme weather conditions, and the related flight cancelations have prevented me from traveling back to DC to witness the Inauguration. The peaceful transfer of power between Administrations is one of the sacred tenets of our democracy.”

About Laura
Congresswoman Laura Gillen is currently serving her first term in Congress representing the people of New York’s Fourth Congressional District. The district includes Nassau County’s South Shore. Congresswoman Gillen is a Baldwin native and lives with her family in Rockville Centre. In Congress, Rep. Gillen serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, sitting on the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, Subcommittee on Aviation, and Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment, and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.