Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, Democratic from New York

Kirsten Gillibrand

Senator · New York · Democrat

Kirsten Gillibrand

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Recent comments in the Senate

Mr. President, I rise in support of my legislation to end President Trump's unauthorized, illegal war with Iran. This war will go down in history as one of the greatest strategic failures in modern American history. It was launched without a clear plan, executed without a coherent strategy, and has become a costly, self-inflicted disaster for the American people. Every justification that we were given for this conflict has proven hollow. We were told that Iran's nuclear program would be eliminated.
DIRECTING THE REMOVAL OF UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITHIN OR A…··Share
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, NH
    1988
Professional History

  • U.S. Senator

    2009–Present

    Senator from New York. 4 terms.

  • U.S. Representative

    2007–2009

    Represented 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
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  • Senate Special Committee on AgingRanking Member
  • Senate Committee on Armed Services
  • Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations

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