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S 1447 - Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act
Introduced byRichard Blumenthal , Kirsten Gillibrand , Mazie Hirono , Ed Markey , Bernie Sanders
Last updated 4 months ago
7 Co-Sponsors
Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act
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SRES 198 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.
Angela Alsobrooks , Angela Alsobrooks , Richard Blumenthal , Richard Blumenthal , Lisa Blunt Rochester
Last updated 3 months ago
36 Co-Sponsors
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.
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S 1449 - Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2025
Introduced byTammy Baldwin , Kirsten Gillibrand , Amy Klobuchar , Ed Markey , Gary Peters
Last updated 4 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
Trade Adjustment Assistance Reauthorization Act of 2025
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S 584 - Tax Fairness for Survivors Act
Introduced byMarsha Blackburn , Kirsten Gillibrand
Last updated 6 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Tax Fairness for Survivors Act
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SRES 201 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Tammy Baldwin , Tammy Baldwin , Jim Banks , Jim Banks , John Barrasso
Last updated 3 months ago
155 Co-Sponsors
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
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S 432 - Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act
Introduced byKirsten Gillibrand , Chuck Schumer
Last updated 6 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Fort Ontario Holocaust Refugee Shelter National Historical Park Establishment Act
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S 1202 - Hot Foods Act of 2025
Introduced byMichael Bennet , Richard Blumenthal , Kirsten Gillibrand , John Hickenlooper , Chris Van Hollen
Last updated 4 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Hot Foods Act of 2025
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S 1156 - Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025
Introduced byRichard Blumenthal , Cory Booker , Ruben Gallego , Kirsten Gillibrand , Martin Heinrich
Last updated 4 months ago
13 Co-Sponsors
Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025
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S 2165 - 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025
Tammy Baldwin , Richard Blumenthal , Cory Booker , Chris Coons , Tammy Duckworth
Last updated about 1 month ago
20 Co-Sponsors
3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025
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S 2166 - Head Start for Our Future Act
Susan Collins , Kirsten Gillibrand , Chris Van Hollen , Tim Kaine , Mark Kelly
Last updated about 1 month ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Head Start for Our Future Act
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BIOGRAPHY
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Biography
Kirsten Elizabeth Gillibrand, born on December 9, 1966, in Albany, New York, is a Democratic U.S. Senator representing New York. She has served in the Senate since 2009, succeeding Hillary Clinton. Prior to her Senate tenure, Gillibrand represented New York's 20th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2009. Throughout her career, she has been a prominent advocate for issues such as sexual assault prevention in the military, paid family leave, and healthcare for 9/11 first responders.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies from Dartmouth College
- Juris Doctor from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
Political Experience
- U.S. House of Representatives : Elected to represent New York's 20th congressional district, Gillibrand was known for her centrist positions and membership in the Blue Dog Coalition.
- U.S. Senate : Appointed to the Senate in 2009, she has been reelected in subsequent terms. Gillibrand has served on several key committees, including the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Armed Services Committee, and the Select Committee on Intelligence. She is also the ranking member on the Special Committee on Aging.
Notable Achievements
- Repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell": Gillibrand played a pivotal role in the repeal of the policy that barred openly gay individuals from serving in the military.
- 9/11 Health and Compensation Act: She was instrumental in passing legislation to provide healthcare and compensation to first responders and survivors of the September 11 attacks.
- Advocacy Against Sexual Assault: Gillibrand has been a leading voice in addressing sexual assault in the military and on college campuses, pushing for reforms to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable.
- Paid Family Leave: She has been a strong proponent of establishing a national paid family and medical leave program, introducing the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act to support workers during critical life events.
Gillibrand's commitment to transparency is evident through her early efforts to publish her official schedule and financial disclosures online, setting a precedent for openness in government.
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