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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Truth in Lending (Regulation Z); Consumer Protections for Home Sales Financed Under Contracts for Deed".
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A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
92/100
What they said
May 15, 2026
Senator Gillibrand opposes the Trump administration's military conflict with Iran, arguing it has driven up gas prices and harmed Central New York families and farmers. She calls for an immediate end to the conflict and has voted for war powers resolutions to reassert congressional authority over military action.
Voted Yea on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Senator Gillibrand's statement explicitly opposes the Trump administration's military conflict with Iran and calls for its immediate end, citing harm to gas prices and Central New York families. The bill directs removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran absent congressional authorization. Her YES vote on passage is directly consistent with her stated opposition to the war and her stated commitment to voting for war powers resolutions to reassert congressional authority over military action.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
92/100
What they said
May 15, 2026
Senator Gillibrand opposes President Trump's military conflict with Iran, arguing it is directly responsible for elevated gas prices harming working families and small businesses. She calls for an immediate and permanent end to the conflict to provide economic relief.
Voted Yea on A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Senator Gillibrand's statement directly opposes Trump's military conflict with Iran and calls for its immediate end to provide economic relief to working families. The bill (S.J.Res. 184) directs removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran absent Congressional authorization, invoking the War Powers Resolution. Her yes vote on passage aligns precisely with her stated position opposing the conflict and demanding its termination.
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
75/100
What they said
May 15, 2026
Senator Gillibrand opposes President Trump's military conflict with Iran, arguing it is directly responsible for elevated gas prices harming working families and small businesses. She calls for an immediate and permanent end to the conflict to provide economic relief.
Senator Gillibrand's statement opposes military conflict in the Middle East (specifically Iran) as economically harmful. The bill provides supplemental appropriations for military operations and defense systems in the region, including support for Israel and U.S. operations in the Central Command region. Her NO vote on this amendment aligns with her stated opposition to military escalation in the Middle East. However, the vote is on an amendment rather than passage, and the bill addresses Israel/Indo-Pacific support rather than the Iran conflict specifically, creating some granularity mismatch between the statement's focus and the bill's scope.
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
35/100
What they said
May 15, 2026
Senator Gillibrand opposes President Trump's military conflict with Iran, arguing it is directly responsible for elevated gas prices harming working families and small businesses. She calls for an immediate and permanent end to the conflict to provide economic relief.
Senator Gillibrand's statement opposes military conflict in Iran and calls for its immediate end to reduce gas prices and provide economic relief to working families. However, she voted YES on a bill that provides supplemental appropriations for U.S. military operations in the Middle East region, including support for current U.S. military operations in the U.S. Central Command region (which encompasses Iran). Her vote directly funds the type of military engagement she publicly opposes.
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
35/100
What they said
May 15, 2026
Senator Gillibrand opposes President Trump's military conflict with Iran, arguing it is directly responsible for elevated gas prices harming working families and small businesses. She calls for an immediate and permanent end to the conflict to provide economic relief.
Senator Gillibrand's statement opposes military conflict in Iran and calls for its immediate end to reduce gas prices and provide economic relief to working families. However, she voted YES on HR 815, a supplemental appropriations bill that funds U.S. military operations in the Middle East region, supports Israel's defense systems, and sustains U.S. military presence in the U.S. Central Command region—which encompasses Iran and the broader Middle East. Her vote directly contradicts her stated position that military conflict in the region is harming American families economically.
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In Buffalo: Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices, Gillibrand Demands End To Trump's Reckless War With Iran To Provide Relief To Western New York Families - Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York
Position: Senator Gillibrand opposes President Trump's military conflict with Iran, arguing it is directly responsible for elevated gas prices harming working families and small businesses. She calls for an immediate and permanent end to the conflict to provide economic relief.
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand gaggled with reporters at an ARCO gas station in Buffalo, slamming President Trump for causing the highest gas prices in years. With the average cost of gas in New York State today at $4.60 per gallon—nearly 50 percent more than it was a year ago—Gillibrand called for an immediate and permanent end to the president’s war in Iran, which is directly responsible for raising costs for hardworking New Yorkers.
“From driving down the 90 to dropping your child off at school or traveling to a doctor’s appointment, Western New Yorkers are now paying 50 percent more just to get where they need to go,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This is the direct result of President Trump’s reckless war with Iran. The people of Buffalo do not want a forever war; they want to be able to afford their lives. The president must end this conflict and deliver immediate relief to families and small businesses across New York.”
“Rising gas prices are making everyday life more expensive for working families, children, and seniors across Erie County,” said Erie County Deputy County Executive Lisa M. Chimera. “Every extra trip adds up, from getting to work and school to doctor’s appointments, sports practices, and after-school programs. Erie County has resources available to assist residents impacted by rising costs, but real relief must begin with federal action. I join Senator Gillibrand in calling on the federal government to end this war and focus on lowering costs for hardworking Americans, and I thank her for her leadership on this important issue.”
“Buffalo families and local businesses are already dealing with enough economic uncertainty without higher gas prices caused by President Trump’s war and worsening instability in the Middle East,” said Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan.“When fuel costs spike, it drives up the price of goods and services for families and takes money out of local economies. I thank Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for continuing to fight for policies that lower costs and support working families.”
Senator Gillibrand has made clear that she will not provide a blank check for President Trump’s reckless war in Iran. She has voted yes multiple times on war powers resolutions to reassert Congress’ responsibility, demand accountability, and send a clear message that military force must be debated, justified, and authorized before American lives are put at risk. She has repeatedly called for the president to prioritize lowering costs at home rather than reckless foreign wars abroad.
Today’s stop in Buffalo is part of Senator Gillibrand’s statewide tour to address New Yorkers’ anxieties about the rising cost of gas, which is a direct result of President Trump’s war with Iran.
Sen. Gillibrand, Reps. Kennedy And Meng Introduce New Legislation To Ban Enhanced Body Armor Use By Civilians - Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York
Position: The legislators support federal legislation to prohibit the sale, transfer, and possession of enhanced body armor by civilians, citing the need to prevent mass shootings and protect communities from gun violence.
Legislation would ban armor like that worn by the assailant in the 2022 Tops supermarket shooting in Buffalo, NY, which killed 10 people
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced legislation to prohibit the sale, transfer, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians. Reps. Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26) and Grace Meng (D-NY-06) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act is named for Aaron Salter, Jr., a retired Buffalo police officer who was the security guard on duty during the deadly shooting at Tops. Mr. Salter took immediate action to combat the shooter, but his weapon was no match for the enhanced body armor that the shooter wore.
“This is commonsense legislation that could help save lives,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I am introducing this legislation in honor of the lives that were lost four years ago at Tops in Buffalo. We must get it passed to combat the scourge of gun violence that is terrorizing communities across our country.”
“Lt. Aaron Salter, Jr. died a hero, buying patrons and workers precious seconds to hide or escape as a result of his unwavering courage and his willingness to protect those in harm’s way,” said Congressman Kennedy. “No civilian should have access to the military-grade body armor the assailant used on 5/14 – equipment that is designed for war, not our streets. Through this critical legislation, we can ensure that enhanced body armor never falls in the wrong hands again.”
“Four years ago, a white supremacist, armed with a weapon of war and enhanced body armor, targeted a predominantly Black neighborhood in the City of Buffalo. He took the lives of ten innocent people and wounded three others. Aaron Salter Jr., a 30–year veteran of the Buffalo Police Department, was the security guard on duty that day. He did everything he could to protect his community, but his weapon was no match for the enhanced body armor the shooter wore,” said Congresswoman Meng. “It should never be possible for anyone with internet access to purchase equipment designed to withstand military-grade ammunition. This is commonsense legislation, which I am proud to lead with Rep. Kennedy and Senator Gillibrand for the Buffalo community and the far too many others throughout the United States that have experienced the terror and tragedy of gun violence. It not only honors Officer Salter, who was a hero on May 14, 2022, but it also takes concrete action to protect law.”
This week marked the four-year anniversary of the Tops Friendly Markets grocery store shooting in Buffalo, New York, during which a racist gunman opened fire at the Tops supermarket in East Buffalo. The shooter killed 10 people and injured three more.
This legislation aims to reduce the amount of enhanced body armor—which is designed to withstand rifle ammunition—available for purchase. Enhanced body armor is defined as body armor that meets or exceeds Level III ballistic resistance level, which is tested to stop 7.62 mm rifle ammunition, as determined by the National Institute of Justice at the U.S. Department of Justice. Currently, this kind of body armor is legal for civilians in most states to purchase online without federal restrictions. This legislation seeks to change this by prohibiting its sale, transfer, or possession by civilians, while exempting law enforcement and military personnel.
This legislation is endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Police, Brady, GIFFORDS, Everytown, and Newtown Action Alliance.
The text of the bill can be found here.
In Mattydale: Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices, Gillibrand Demands End To Reckless War With Iran To Provide Relief To Central New York Families - Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York
Position: Senator Gillibrand opposes the Trump administration's military conflict with Iran, arguing it has driven up gas prices and harmed Central New York families and farmers. She calls for an immediate end to the conflict and has voted for war powers resolutions to reassert congressional authority over military action.
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand gaggled with reporters at Byrne Dairy in Mattydale, calling out President Trump for causing the highest gas prices in years with direct impacts on Central New York families and farmers. With the average cost of gas in New York State today at $4.60 per gallon—nearly 50 percent more than it was a year ago—Gillibrand called for an immediate and permanent end to the president’s war in Iran, which is directly responsible for raising costs for hardworking New Yorkers.
“Because of this reckless war with Iran, Central New Yorkers are now paying 50 percent more just to get where they need to go,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This isn't just hitting families at the pump; it is also crushing our New York farmers, who are seeing their profits destroyed by the rising cost of diesel needed to run their equipment and get their goods to market. Central New Yorkers do not want a forever war—they want to be able to afford their lives. The president must end this conflict and deliver immediate relief to families and farmers across New York.”
Senator Gillibrand has made clear that she will not provide a blank check for President Trump’s reckless war in Iran. She has voted yes multiple times on war powers resolutions to reassert Congress’ responsibility, demand accountability, and send a clear message that military force must be debated, justified, and authorized before American lives are put at risk. She has repeatedly called for the president to prioritize lowering costs at home rather than foreign wars abroad.
Today’s stop in Mattydale is part of Senator Gillibrand’s statewide tour to address New Yorkers’ anxieties about the rising cost of gas, which is a direct result of President Trump’s war with Iran.
Watch: Gillibrand Presses The Pentagon On Cost Of Iran War And U.S. Bombing Of Civilian Schools And Hospitals - Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York
Position: Senator Gillibrand questions Pentagon leadership on reported civilian casualties from U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran, including damage to schools and hospitals, and criticizes the lack of investigation into these reports despite legal and human rights obligations to minimize civilian harm.
At U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, CENTCOM’s Admiral Cooper acknowledged Pentagon has not investigated reports that U.S. and Israeli strikes hit 22 schools and several hospitals in Iran
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, pressed Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), over reports that U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran damaged 22 schools and multiple hospitals, potentially causing civilian casualties.
During the exchange, Admiral Cooper acknowledged that the Pentagon has not conducted an investigation into public reports of U.S. strikes hitting several schools, hospitals, and civilian facilities in Iran. The exchange comes amid growing scrutiny of the Trump administration’s handling of civilian casualties in the war in Iran.
Last year, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cut 90% of staff at the Pentagon’s civilian harm mitigation and response offices–including teams tasked with assessing strikes on civilian infrastructure and investigating civilian deaths.
Read the transcript of the exchange below:
GILLIBRAND: “The second concern I have, Admiral Cooper, is how we've prosecuted this war to date. We have data and information publicly available in publications like the New York Times that 22 schools have been hit, hospitals, dozens of hospitals have been hit. We have regulations, we have the law of war, we have human rights obligations, we have our own targeting requirements to avoid civilian harm and death. Have you been implementing all the laws that are required under current law to minimize civilian death?”
ADMIRAL COOPER: “Senator, we have executed every operation consistent with the law of armed conflict. The subject of civilian casualties is a particular passion of mine. We pay attention to it. We follow all the procedures and have gone above and beyond to – in my case – personally warn the Iranian people of several instances during conflict where they were being potentially used as human targets.”
GILLIBRAND: “If they have been warned, how did we then bomb 22 schools?”
ADMIRAL COOPER: “There is no indication that we have that that has been corroborated. Zero–”
GILLIBRAND: How many schools have we bombed?
ADMIRAL COOPER: There is one active civilian casualty investigation from the 13,629 munitions.
GILLIBRAND: So, how do you explain the publicly available information that 22 schools have been hit and multiple hospitals?
ADMIRAL COOPER: There's no way that we can corroborate that. No indication of that whatsoever, Senator.
GILLIBRAND: There's no way you can corroborate or no indication of it. Which one?
ADMIRAL COOPER: No indication.
GILLIBRAND: Well, the indication is what's publicly available. There is an indication. Have you investigated those claims?
GILLIBRAND: Why have you not? If this is a passion of yours, if you believe that civilian casualties are not consistent with the law of war and not consistent with human rights obligations that our military regularly follows with great pride and great diligence, why have you not investigated those allegations when they're publicly being made on the cover of the New York Times?
ADMIRAL COOPER: I'll be happy to take a look at each instance. Our team will be able to do that.
GILLIBRAND: I would like a report from you, from your team, about whether there have been attacks that have resulted in the destruction of schools and hospitals, and if so, why? And how then, last, have you managed the 90% cut to the personnel who are supposed to avoid civilian targets?
ADMIRAL COOPER: I'm happy to provide any report, and I would invite you and every staff member here to come to Tampa to look at the process to see exactly how it works.
GILLIBRAND: Thank you. Thank you, Admiral.
Watch: Gillibrand Grills HUD Sec. Turner: "Stop With The Excuses, Just Explain Your Record - Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York
Position: Senator Gillibrand criticizes HUD Secretary Turner for failing to demonstrate measurable progress on housing affordability and homelessness during his tenure, and demands accountability and results rather than blame-shifting to the previous administration.
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), grilled Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Scott Turner over his failure to show measurable progress on housing affordability and homelessness after a year in office – and demanded accountability after the secretary repeatedly blamed the Biden administration for his own failures.
The exchange laid bare the truth: The administration does not care about lowering the cost of living for working Americans and has no evidence to prove otherwise.
Watch key moments of the exchange here and find a transcript below:
ON TAKING OWNERSHIP OVER THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING RECORD AND LAWLESSNESS, INSTEAD OF BLAMING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION:
GILLIBRAND: I just don't want to hear about what you don't like about the Biden administration. You're in charge. You have a vision. Let's see it. Let's see the results.
SEC. TURNER: Good, and you know, I do. I thank God that I'm in charge so we can do something different. Because the plays that were ran before I got here, they failed. I've been here. Let me speak, if you will. I got here. You said I have been here a little bit over a year, but you all had during the Biden administration four years.
GILLIBRAND: Stop talking about Biden. Talk about your record. This is so inaccurate, unhelpful, and doesn't let this committee do our job.
SEC. TURNER: The point in time report would be out right now if we did not have a government shutdown. Irregardless of all of that, during the Biden administration, record funding—
GILLIBRAND: Oh, my God, if you talk about—it's like two children saying “I didn’t do it, my brother did it.” Stop with the excuses. Just explain your record.
ON FAILURE TO HELP NEW YORKERS FACING HOMELESSNESS:
SEC. TURNER: Record homelessness. We have to do something different. If after I’m gone, if it’s still record funding and record homelessness—
GILLIBRAND: You know what? After you’re gone is too late for the families that are suffering in New York today.
SEC. TURNER: It’s gonna get better.
GILLIBRAND: Do you know what it's like to be a homeless little girl who has to have a Girl Scout troop just for other homeless little girls, because that's all they have? That's the only consistency they have in their life.
SEC. TURNER: I do understand, It's happened in my family. Yes, ma'am, I do understand.
GILLIBRAND: I need to know if your stuff is working.
SEC. TURNER: I'm not talking about what I heard. I'm talking to you about what I know. And what I do know, the housing first model failed. Record funding, record homelessness. I don't care what administration it is, you would not run your own household budget this way.
GILLIBRAND: I get it. You’ve been in charge for over a year, I just want to see results.
SECURING A COMMITMENT TO CONTINUE SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES AS EMERGENCY HOUSING VOUCHERS WIND DOWN
GILLIBRAND: We agree that one of the programs that we think does work is being able to provide vouchers, tenant protection vouchers. Tell me, will HUD issue guidance for these tenant protection vouchers?
SEC. TURNER: Senator Gillibrand, I have talked to my team, and they have assured me that we will take care of those tenants that are in need for their voucher situation.
GILLIBRAND: But will you issue the guidance for the vouchers?
SEC. TURNER: We will take care of those that are in need. My team has assured me. And we're happy to work with you if you want more information.
GILLIBRAND: I do want more information. I want much more information.
SEC. TURNER: I’m telling you, we have been assured that we will take care of those tenants that are in need.
GILLIBRAND: Okay, so here you go. You've made a promise. You're going to take care of them.
SEC. TURNER: And we will keep it.
GILLIBRAND: You want to take a different tack. You don't want to use the vouchers is what I hear you're saying.
SEC. TURNER: I did not say that.
GILLIBRAND: Well, let me know, because we would like the vouchers to be used, number one. And if you're not going to use them, and you're going to take care of them, I would like to know within the next few months that you have done so.
Sens. Gillibrand And Blunt Rochester, Reps. Clarke And Fitzpatrick Introduce Legislation To Combat The Maternal Mental Health Crisis - Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York
Position: The legislators support legislation to expand federal investments in maternal mental health programs and substance use disorder services, and to grow and diversify the maternal healthcare workforce to address disparities in maternal mortality.
Mental health conditions—including substance use disorders—are the leading cause of preventable maternal death in the United States
In New York, the maternal mortality rate for Black women is over four times that for white women
Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Representatives Yvette Clarke (D-NY-09) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Moms Matter Act, commonsense legislation to increase investments in maternal mental health programs and expand this vital workforce to better support moms and pregnant women.
The Moms Matter Act would establish two grant programs to support moms with maternal mental health conditions or substance use disorders by investing in community-based programs that provide mental and behavioral health resources. The bill would also provide funding for programs to grow and diversify the maternal healthcare workforce in an effort to ensure quality, culturally competent care for demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality.
“More women in the United States die from pregnancy-related complications than in any of our peer countries. That is downright shameful,” said Senator Gillibrand. “We must do more to support women at every step of their maternal health journey. This legislation would expand access to high-quality maternal mental healthcare and substance use disorder services to support moms and pregnant women — no matter their race, socioeconomic status, or zip code. It’s a commonsense bill, and I’m determined to get it passed.”
"The United States of America is the richest country in the world, yet American mothers are dying at an alarming, and unacceptable, rate,” said Senator Blunt Rochester. “We know mental health conditions and substance use disorders are the leading cause of preventable maternal death during pregnancy and the postpartum period. By investing in programs that provide moms with the additional care they need, this bill offers a straightforward solution to this ongoing health crisis while also tackling disparities in health outcomes, and most importantly, saving the lives of new mothers."
"We are facing a maternal health crisis, with Black and brown women disproportionately impacted by barriers to equitable maternal healthcare and competency. I am proud to join my colleagues in the Senate in introducing this bicameral legislation, the Moms Matter Act, to invest in community-based programs supporting pre- and postpartum women facing mental health conditions and substance use disorders," said Congresswoman Clarke. "As we come off the heels of Mother's Day and observe this Mental Health Awareness Month, meeting this pivotal moment demands action that goes beyond more than words of affirmation. Our bill would strengthen and diversify the maternal mental and behavioral health workforce and increase access to high-quality care, because every mother deserves the support she needs to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.”
“Maternal mental health is not separate from family health, child health, or community health—it sits at the center of all three. As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, I have worked to make sure families can access care early, close to home, and before crisis takes hold,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “The Moms Matter Act advances that mission by investing in community-based support for mothers facing mental health and substance use challenges, while strengthening the workforce needed to meet them with the care they deserve during pregnancy and postpartum. No mother should suffer in silence, and no family should be left to face a crisis alone.”
Mental health conditions—including substance use disorders—are the leading cause of preventable maternal death during pregnancy or in the first year postpartum. However, despite the high need for care, over 80% of pregnant and recently postpartum women live in maternal mental health resource shortage areas.
Additionally, maternal health challenges are most acute for low-income and Black families. In New York, the maternal mortality rate for Black women is over four times that for white women. The Moms Matter Act will help combat this crisis by increasing investments in local maternal healthcare programs and by expanding access to these programs in underserved areas.
Specifically, the legislation will:
The legislation is endorsed by over 200 maternal health organizations, including Moms Rising, March of Dimes, Reproductive Freedom for All, and the National Partnership for Women and Families.
"The Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance (MMHLA) strongly supports the Moms Matter Act,” said Jamie Zahlaway Belsito, Founder and Director of Policy and Partnerships at Maternal Mental Health Leadership Alliance. “The latest CDC data confirm that mental health conditions are now the leading underlying cause of pregnancy-related deaths, accounting for nearly 28% in 2022. The numbers are increasing. This crisis is preventable. The Moms Matter Act will make critical investments in community-based, culturally responsive care and strengthen the maternal mental health workforce. Congress must commit to ensuring every new mother and family has access to the mental health care they need to survive and thrive."
The text of the legislation can be found here.
Gillibrand, Cruz Applaud Committee Passage Of Their Bills To Support First Responders And Survivors Of Child Sexual Abuse - Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York
Position: Senators Gillibrand and Cruz support passage of two bipartisan bills: one to improve processing times for public safety officers' death and disability benefits, and another to void nondisclosure agreements in child sexual abuse cases to allow survivors to speak publicly.
Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) lauded the Senate Judiciary Committee’s passage of two of their bipartisan bills: the Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program Expansion Act and the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements (TREY’S) Law.
“I am thrilled that these two crucial pieces of legislation have passed out of committee,” said Senator Gillibrand. “We owe our public safety officers and their families timely access to death and disability benefits, and survivors of child sexual abuse deserve the right to tell their stories and seek public accountability for the horrors they endured. I will not stop fighting until both of these bills are passed by the full Congress and signed into law.”
“Law enforcement officers put themselves in harm’s way to protect our communities, and we have a duty to ensure they receive timely, fair support when they need it most. We also have a responsibility to stand with children who have endured sexual abuse and protect their right to share their stories. I am grateful these two bipartisan bills passed through committee unanimously, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance them," said Senator Ted Cruz.
The Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program Expansion Act would amend the Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA) Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Program to improve processing times and reduce delays in benefit determinations. The PSOB Program provides death benefits to survivors of first responders who have died in the line of duty, as well as disability benefits to officers catastrophically injured in the line of duty. Specifically, the senators’ bill – which is endorsed by over 30 public safety officer organizations and unions – would:
The Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements (TREY’S) Law would void nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of child sexual abuse or assault. NDAs can be used to silence survivors of child sexual abuse and shield perpetrators from accountability. This bill would make any NDA provision unenforceable if it prohibits or restricts someone from disclosing the sexual abuse of a minor or facts related to that abuse, regardless of whether the NDA was signed before a dispute arose or as part of a civil settlement agreement.
Sen. Gillibrand, Reps. Pou And Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Civilian Victims Of Toxic Exposure - Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York
Position: The release advocates for legislation to extend toxic-exposure compensation benefits to civilian federal employees who served alongside U.S. troops overseas, mirroring protections already provided to veterans under the PACT Act.
***Watch the Members’ Press Conference Here***
The Kenya Merritt Renewing Our PACT Act would allow civilians who served with U.S. troops in proximity to toxic burn pits to receive compensation for illnesses
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representatives Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) stood alongside advocates to introduce new legislation to support victims of toxic exposure.
The bipartisan Kenya Merritt Renewing Our Promise to Address Chemical Toxicity Act (PACT) Act would make it easier for federal employees who served with U.S. troops overseas to receive workers’ compensation for diseases and conditions associated with toxic exposure. This would allow civilians who worked in proximity to toxic burn pits to receive compensation for their illnesses from the federal agencies that employed them.
“As a result of the PACT Act, millions of veterans who were exposed to toxins while serving our country are receiving the healthcare they deserve. Now, it’s time that we extend those lifesaving benefits to civilians who were exposed to toxic chemicals while supporting the U.S. military overseas,” said Senator Gillibrand. “This legislation would finally ensure that Americans who put their lives on the line to support our military are no longer forced to jump through unnecessary hoops or carry the burden of toxic exposure alone.”
“The Renewing Our PACT Act closes a major gap left behind by the original PACT Act by helping civilian federal employees exposed to toxic burn pits overseas access fair treatment through the federal workers’ compensation system,” said Representative Pou. “These public servants served alongside our troops in dangerous conditions and should not face impossible burdens to receive care and support after becoming sick from their service.”
“America’s promise to those who serve in harm’s way must be kept long after the mission ends. That principle has long guided my work for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits, and it is the same principle behind this legislation,” said Representative Fitzpatrick. “Federal law enforcement officers, intelligence professionals, and civilian federal employees served beside our troops, breathed the same toxic air, and carried home the same risks. They should not be forced to fight an impossible burden of proof for the care and compensation they earned. The Renewing Our PACT Act brings long-overdue fairness to these brave Americans and ensures that when the cost of service comes due, they are met with care—not denial, delay, or doubt.”
Gillibrand was a leading champion of the PACT Act, which expanded healthcare and benefits to veterans suffering from illness caused by exposure to burn pits and other toxic substances while serving abroad. These burn pits-related medical conditions are presumptively service-connected, meaning that veterans who were deployed overseas near burn pits no longer have to provide direct proof that their disease is service-related in order to receive benefits.
The Kenya Merritt Renewing Our PACT Act would establish the same presumptive connection for civilians who served with U.S. troops in proximity to burn pits, allowing them to more easily receive compensation for illnesses resulting from toxic exposure. The presumption would apply to federal law enforcement officers, Intelligence Community employees, and civilians who worked at the State Department, DoD, DHS, Treasury, Commerce, and USDA for at least 30 days in another country in an overseas military “contingency operation” covered under Title 10 of the United States Code.
The bill is named after Kenya Merritt, an FBI agent who did a six-month counterterrorism deployment to Iraq in 2010, where he was exposed to burn pits. He was diagnosed with lung cancer after his deployment, and passed away from it on October 30, 2024 at 48 years old.
The Kenya Merritt Renewing Our PACT Act is supported by Mr. Merritt’s family and endorsed by the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEO), the Federal Bureau of Investigation Agents Association (FBIAA), AMVETS, Burn Pits 360, and the National Brain Tumor Society.
“I am grateful that members of Congress came together in a bipartisan way to introduce this legislation,” said Stephanie Merritt, widow of FBI Special Agent Kenya Merritt. “Federal employees like my husband, Kenya, served beside the military in hazardous environments overseas and took many of the same risks, but when illness came, they were not treated the same. This legislation helps correct that, and I am proud that Kenya’s story may help other families receive the recognition, support, and care they deserve.”
“The FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) appreciates the bill sponsors for recognizing an issue that has affected FBI personnel, professional staff, and other civilian federal employees for far too long,” said FBIAA President Natalie Bara. “Men and women who served beside our military should not be treated differently simply because they served in a civilian capacity. The Kenya Merritt Renewing Our PACT Act is about fairness, honoring service, and ensuring that federal employees who accepted extraordinary risks for this country are treated with the dignity and support they deserve.”
“Thousands of federal law enforcement officers have deployed overseas in support of America’s national security mission, serving in the same hazardous conditions as members of our military and often exposed to the same toxic burn pits,” said Justin Brown on behalf of AMVETS. “But while veterans gained support through the PACT Act, too many federal officers and employees who answered that same call to service continue to face unnecessary barriers when seeking care and benefits tied to toxic exposures. The Kenya Merritt Renewing Our PACT Act helps address that inequity by recognizing shared sacrifice and extending fair treatment to those who served our country overseas in harm’s way. AMVETS applauds the bipartisan sponsors of this legislation for advancing an important and overdue fix for these public servants and their families.”
“National Police Week is a time when we honor the heroic men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our communities and this nation,” said Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association National President Mathew Silverman. “While constant training prepares us for many of the risks inherent in law enforcement work, what we cannot prepare for are the unseen dangers, including the long-term health risks of being exposed to all manner of hazardous toxins. Like the World Trade Center Health Program for those with 9/11-related health conditions, the Renewing Our PACT Act addresses a serious gap in the federal government’s duty to care for those who gave all to keep us safe. And we are extremely grateful to Sen. Gillibrand and Reps. Pou, Fitzpatrick, and Maloy for their leadership on this critical legislation.”
The full text of the legislation can be found here.
Gillibrand Slams President Trump For Rising Gas Prices, Calls For An End To The Iran War - Kirsten Gillibrand | U.S. Senator for New York
Position: Senator Gillibrand opposes the Trump administration's military conflict with Iran, arguing it has driven up gas prices and harmed American consumers. She calls for an immediate end to the war and asserts that Congress must authorize military action through war powers resolutions.
Press Conference Follows Release Of A New Consumer Price Report That Shows That Inflation Is At Its Highest Level In Three Years
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) held a virtual press conference slamming President Trump for causing the highest gas prices in years. She called for an immediate and permanent end to the president’s war in Iran, which is directly responsible for raising costs for hardworking Americans.
“Every commute to work, every ride to a doctor’s appointment, and every carpool to school costs 50 percent more today than it did just a year ago due to skyrocketing gas prices. That is a direct result of President Trump’s reckless war with Iran,” said Senator Gillibrand. “The American people do not want this war; they want lower costs. President Trump must end the war once and for all and provide relief to Americans struggling with higher costs in his economy.”
The average cost of gas in New York state today is $4.59 per gallon—nearly 50 percent more than it was a year ago. In some parts of New York, gas is over $5.00 per gallon. A full breakdown of gas prices by county can be found here.
This is a direct result of President Trump’s war with Iran, which has caused the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a quarter of the world’s oil passes.
In today’s press conference, Senator Gillibrand reiterated her call for President Trump to end the war to provide relief to American consumers.
Senator Gillibrand has made clear that she will not provide a blank check for President Trump’s reckless war in Iran. She has voted yes multiple times on war powers resolutions to reassert Congress’ responsibility, demand accountability, and send a clear message that military force must be debated, justified, and authorized before American lives are put at risk. She has repeatedly called for the president to prioritize lowering costs at home rather than reckless foreign wars abroad.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.NEW YORK MAJORITY FUND4 contributions$46,500
2.GILLIBRAND 20202 contributions$23,216
3.WOMEN SENATORS MAKING HISTORY - UNITEMIZED2 contributions$23,207
4.GILLIBRAND SENATE FUND2 contributions$22,000
5.POWER UP JOINT COMMITTEE1 contribution$13,936
6.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS OF U.S.A. POLITICAL FUND2 contributions$10,000
7.MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERSLabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC of the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and aerospace manufacturing jobs.AI$10,000
8.IMPACTOther2 contributionsPAC with a generic name — specific sector and policy positions not inferable from the name alone.AI · low$10,000
9.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONVENIENCE STORES PACBusiness1 contributionTrade association PAC for convenience-store retailers — backs candidates supporting small-business tax policy, regulatory relief, and labor standards favorable to the sector.AI$5,000
10.INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS PAC1 contribution$5,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.PARADIGM$23,000
2.WILLKIE FARR & GALLAGHER LLP$20,000
3.RIPPLE$16,000
4.ELECTRIC CAPITAL$14,000
5.KREINDLER & KREINDLER$14,000
6.M&A$14,000
7.COINBASE$12,000
8.WILLKIE FARR & GALLAGHER$11,500
9.PAUL WEISS$11,000
10.BLOCKSKYE$10,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
