Madam President, I rise in support of amendment No. 3759, the Comprehensive Operations for Unmanned-System Neutralization and Threat Elimination Response Act, or the COUNTER Act. This is a commonsense amendment to mitigate threats to military facilities from unmanned aircraft systems. Hundreds of drones have been spotted in the vicinity of military installations over the past 2 years, including military sensitive sites like Langley Air Force Base.
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Kirsten Gillibrand
Senator · New York · Democrat
Kirsten Gillibrand
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, I rise today to address the merits of this bill, per my colleague's request. I rise to speak out against President Trump's un-American efforts to keep millions of eligible voters from the ballot box. The President is more focused on preventing Americans from voting than in lowering prices for working families who are suffering right now because of his economy and because of Trump's tariffs. Make no mistake, the SAVE America Act is not about preventing voter fraud. It is a voter suppression bill designed to silence American voters.
Mr. President, I rise in support of the Hagerty- Gillibrand substitute amendment to the GENIUS Act, legislation to regulate the cryptocurrency assets known as stablecoins. Over the past several years, top U.S. financial regulators—both Democrats and Republican administrations—have repeatedly called on Congress to do their job: Regulate this new industry; do your work; do the oversight; do the accountability; write legislation; and pass a law. They repeatedly called on Congress to regulate stablecoins, recognizing their global role in the global economy.
Biography
Kirsten Gillibrand began her career as a lawyer focused on protecting vulnerable clients before entering public service. Elected as U.S. Senator for New York in 2009, she has prioritized military reform, women's rights, and public health. Gillibrand authored bipartisan legislation to address sexual assault in the armed forces and has played a leading role on the Senate Armed Services and Agriculture Committees. Her advocacy for transparency and accountability in government shapes her approach to representing New Yorkers, emphasizing accessibility and responsive leadership.
Education
- J.D. in Ucla,1991
- B.A., Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH1988
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2009–PresentSenator from New York. 4 terms.
U.S. Representative
2007–2009Represented New York's 20th congressional district for 2 terms.
Attorney
Special Counsel, U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development Andrew Cuomo
Private Legal Practice
Policy Focus
Agriculture and Food10%
Health8%
Public Lands and Natural Resources6%
Crime and Law Enforcement6%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Kirsten Gillibrand's record in Congress.
9/11 First Responders Health
Co-sponsored and helped pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act to provide healthcare for 9/11 first responders.
Sexual Assault Reform in Military
Led efforts to reform military justice by introducing legislation to remove sexual assault cases from the chain of command.
Paid Family Leave Advocacy
Introduced the FAMILY Act to establish a national paid family and medical leave insurance program.
Transparency in Government
Launched the 'Sunlight Report,' making her official meetings and earmark requests publicly available online for transparency.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Special Committee on AgingRanking Member
- Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
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