{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"Senate\", state = \"NY\" and year = 2026 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-calls-allegations-in-cornell-rape-case-serious-and-horrific-on-nprs-all-things-considered/", "Gillibrand Calls Allegations In Cornell Rape Case \u201cSerious And Horrific\u201d On NPR\u2019s All Things Considered", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "***Hear Senator Gillibrand\u2019s Full Interview Here***\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) called the allegations in the Cornell University fraternity rape case \u201cserious and horrific\u201d in an interview on NPR\u2019s All Things Considered and issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cThe allegations made in the Cornell University complaint are extremely serious and horrific.\n\n\u201cI am glad the district attorney is reopening this case. Regardless of what this grand jury concludes, the larger truth is clear: a system that forces survivors to these lengths is a system that is fundamentally broken. Victims deserve thorough investigations, and perpetrators must be held accountable.\n\n\u201cOur priorities are upside down. The Senate recently spent two weeks urgently talking about college sports but has spent years looking away from sexual violence and student safety on our college campuses.\n\n\u201cCongress must act and take up my bipartisan Campus Accountability and Safety Act (CASA) with Senator Chuck Grassley to hold campuses accountable, create a fair process for students, and ensure victims have access to a dedicated advocate to assist in navigating the adjudication process.\u201d\n\nListen to Senator Gillibrand\u2019s interview with NPR here. Full transcript of Senator Gillibrand\u2019s interview below:\n\nSACHA PFEIFFER: It\u2019s All Things Considered from NPR News. I\u2019m Sacha Pfeiffer.\n\nJUANA SUMMERS: And I\u2019m Juana Summers. When I heard a woman\u2019s allegations that she was drugged and gang raped at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024, the story felt familiar to me. It\u2019s not because the story was well known before this weekend. It\u2019s because so many of the details she alleges \u2013 a campus party, a fraternity, drugs, alcohol, and sexual assault \u2013 echo so many of the stories we\u2019ve heard from numerous college campuses for years.\n\nPFEIFFER: The alleged assault at Cornell happened in 2024. Campus police investigated, but no criminal charges were ever filed. Cornell defends its handling of the case. Now the woman, identified as Jane Doe, has brought a civil case against the university and the seven male students she says assaulted her. That has prompted prosecutors to reopen the case, and the details of these allegations have sparked national outrage.\n\nSUMMERS: To unpack all of this, I called up someone earlier today who\u2019s been pushing for years for legislation to address the handling of campus sexual assault crimes, New York Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and I started by asking her for her reaction to these allegations, as well as the decision to reopen the case.\n\nGILLIBRAND: Well, I\u2019m certainly grateful that the DA is reopening the investigation. I\u2019ve just seen the public reports, and obviously these allegations are extremely serious and horrific, and as a parent with a kid in college, this is probably something that every parent in America wants addressed.\n\nSUMMERS: Matthew Van Houten, who\u2019s the Tompkins County District Attorney, said on Monday that Jane Doe\u2019s original statement two years ago, and I\u2019m going to quote him here, did not allege that she was drugged against her will or gang raped. Now, in light of the new details provided in that civil suit, he says he would now let a grand jury decide. Her lawyer told CNN that the new report was not materially different from what was contained in the original complaint. What questions would you want answered about how investigators handled that initial report?\n\nGILLIBRAND: So, one of the things that I found over the years of working in this space, is that the people who do the interviews initially or ask questions initially have to be highly trained. They have to be experts in this kind of trauma. They have to be experts on what happens when someone has lived through this kind of trauma. You need a trauma-informed counselor to do that first interview, and a lot of our lawyers, a lot of our district attorneys, a lot of law enforcement are not trained in that way. We studied cases where law enforcement groups were trained appropriately, and it exponentially increased the number of people who reported rapes. It increased the number of people whose cases actually went to adjudication, and it increased the number of convictions.\n\nSUMMERS: I mean, you have been working on these issues for such a long time. I think it was more than a decade ago that I was talking to you, covering the bipartisan push that you and other lawmakers made to address this issue to curb the rates of sexual assaults on campuses. You\u2019ve come back to this legislation over and over again, and yet I have to say, Senator, it doesn\u2019t feel like much has changed. Is that your view?\n\nGILLIBRAND: No, I think very little has changed. I do imagine that many campuses have put in place much better policies than they had a decade ago, but Congress hasn\u2019t done its part, and we just spent two weeks talking about college sports. Congress should spend at least that time talking about how to make campuses safe for all students.\n\nSUMMERS: What would you like to see Congress do? What\u2019s an appropriate step here?\n\nGILLIBRAND: Well, I\u2019d like to have hearings on the piece of legislation that Senator Grassley and I have authored, CASA, and then we should be able to get a vote. Just simply get a vote so that we can hold campuses and communities of responsibility, hold them accountable for whether they are protecting all students or not, and that is literally not happening today on many, many college campuses.\n\nSUMMERS: Senator Gillibrand, I\u2019ve heard you for a long time, on and off the Hill. So I want to ask you a question, not as a senator, but just as a mom. And I understand that you have at least one son who\u2019s college age. How do you talk to your sons? How do we talk to young men about situations and allegations like these? Because these instances, they keep happening year after year, from college campus to college campus.\n\nGILLIBRAND: Well, as a mom, I of course worry about the safety and well-being of my children, and I try to make sure that they understand the risks they have every day. I also read the story about a bunch of kids who died on campus because they did some drug that\u2019s not fentanyl but worse than fentanyl. So when I hear stories like this, I just talk to my children about what happened on these campuses, what happened to these children, and ask them like, \u201cDo you ever see yourself in this situation? What would you do in this situation? Who would you ask for help? You know, would you save someone? Would you stick up for someone? Would you prevent someone from taking a risk that\u2019s very scary, like taking drugs?\u201d I think a lot of campuses have some sexual assault prevention training. I don\u2019t know if all campuses have them, but I know that my sons have had those trainings on their campuses. So it\u2019s very hard, and you just want your children and their friends and their whole community to be safe.\n\nSUMMERS: I mean, just taking a step away from the specifics of these allegations at Cornell University, I just know so many women, myself included, who have had stories of experiencing unwanted sexual contact, assault, or rape on their campuses who then seek help from systems that were ostensibly built to keep them safe, and yet feel let down or betrayed, and it keeps happening. So I guess the question I have is, what makes it stop? What\u2019s the tipping point?\n\nGILLIBRAND: What you\u2019ve heard from many survivors, and this is the throughline, is that when they felt they could report what happened, they were not received openly. They were received with disbelief. They were received with blame. They were received with, \u201cThat\u2019s what you were wearing,\u201d or \u201cYou were drinking that,\u201d or \u201cYou were doing drugs. What do you expect?\u201d Like sometimes, the first person they talk to is so uninformed and so poorly trained. They say all the wrong things, and the things that they say in those instances often will leave a survivor to drop the case or to blame him or herself and unwilling to tell his or her story. That does not set a campus up for safety or for success. You need to have a system that works, that works for everyone, that is 100% transparent.\n\nSUMMERS: We\u2019ve been speaking with Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York. Thank you so much.\n\nGILLIBRAND: Thank you.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-schumer-pass-legislation-to-cement-saratoga-battlefields-legacy/", "Gillibrand, Schumer Pass Legislation To Cement Saratoga Battlefield\u2019s Legacy", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Legislation Would Rename Historic Site \u201cSaratoga National Battlefield Park\u201d\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced congressional passage of the bipartisan Strengthening America\u2019s Turning Point Act. This legislation would officially redesignate Saratoga National Historical Park as Saratoga National Battlefield Park, more accurately reflecting its pivotal role in the Revolutionary War.\n\nRepresentatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Paul Tonko (D-NY) led the legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, where it passed last year. The bill now heads to the president\u2019s desk.\n\n\u201cSaratoga Battlefield is a source of pride for the Capital Region and a symbol of the patriotism, sacrifice, and resilience that built our country,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cThe Battles of Saratoga were the turning point of the American Revolution and monumental events in world history, marking the first time that a British army laid down their arms. This name change reflects the historic significance of the battles and honors the sacrifice of those who fought for our nation\u2019s founding.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Battles of Saratoga were the turning point of the American Revolution. I\u2019m proud to announce that legislation renaming the historical park \u2018Saratoga National Battlefield Park\u2019 has just passed the Senate and will be signed into law,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cThis new name provides important context and reflects the significance of the battlefield as a turning point for the Revolutionary War. As we celebrate America\u2019s 250th anniversary this year, and get ready for the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Saratoga next year, honoring the heart of New York\u2019s Revolutionary War history is key to ensuring America\u2019s history lives on.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis summer, as we celebrated our nation\u2019s 250thbirthday, I was reminded once again of the pivotal role our Capital Region played in America\u2019s fight for freedom and independence,\u201d said Rep. Tonko. \u201cNow, as we approach the 250thanniversary of the Battles of Saratoga, I\u2019m thrilled to celebrate the passage through the Senate of the Strengthening America\u2019s Turning Point Act. The designation of \u2018Saratoga National Battlefield Park\u2019 will help accurately reflect the importance of this national historic site, boosting local tourism and fostering a greater appreciation for our region\u2019s historic heritage among locals and visitors alike. I was proud last year to lead this legislation through the House, and I\u2019m eager now to see it signed into law.\u201d\n\nThe Saratoga National Historical Park is the site of the 1777 Battles of Saratoga, which were some of the first significant American victories over the British army during the Revolutionary War. The battles were called a \u201cturning point\u201d and helped to convince the French to ally with the American colonies. New York State began to preserve the site in 1927. In 1938, Congress passed a law to designate the park as a unit of the National Park System, naming it the \u201cSaratoga National Historical Park.\u201d\n\nLocal New York stakeholders have advocated to change the park\u2019s name ahead of the battles\u2019 250th anniversary to more accurately reflect its significance as a battlefield. In 2024, the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a resolution requesting that Congress and the National Park Service change the name. This legislation would finalize this change.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-congress-passage-of-her-bill-to-end-production-of-the-penny-and-save-taxpayers-money/", "Gillibrand Statement On Congress\u2019 Passage Of Her Bill To End Production Of The Penny And Save Taxpayers Money", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, following Congress\u2019 passage of her Common Cents Act with Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), James Lankford (R-OK), and Ron Wyden (D-OR), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement:\n\n\u201cHalting production of the penny just makes sense. It currently costs the U.S. Mint nearly four cents to produce a single penny \u2013 a massive waste of taxpayer dollars. By suspending the penny\u2019s production, we can cut back on costs, streamline transactions, and move toward a more practical financial system. I am grateful to Senators Lummis, Lankford, and Wyden for their partnership in getting this bill through the Senate, and I now urge the president to sign it into law.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-new-report-that-impending-social-security-benefit-cuts-will-be-deeper-than-predicted/", "Gillibrand Statement On New Report That Impending Social Security Benefit Cuts Will Be Deeper Than Predicted", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "New Report Finds Social Security Benefits Could Be Cut 26% In 2032\n\nGillibrand\u2019s Social Security Expansion Act Would Extend The Solvency Of Social Security For 75 Years By Requiring The Wealthiest Americans To Pay Their Fair Share Of Payroll Taxes\n\nFollowing the release of a new report finding that Social Security benefit cuts could be deeper than previously predicted \u2013 up to 26% \u2013 U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) slammed the Trump administration for its role in jeopardizing seniors\u2019 benefits and demanded passage of her legislation to extend the solvency and guarantee of Social Security.\n\n\u201cAmericans who have worked hard their entire lives deserve every dollar of Social Security they were promised. But due to Trump administration and Republican inaction, their benefits are on track to be slashed by 26% in just six years,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cWe must take immediate action to prevent this benefit cut. As the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, I\u2019m demanding swift passage of my legislation to blow the Social Security cap, make wealthy Americans pay their fair share, and prevent these draconian benefit cuts.\u201d\n\nThis year\u2019s annual Social Security Trustees Report, which was released in June, previously concluded that Social Security\u2019s retirement trust fund will be depleted by 2032. A new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report released earlier this month concluded that at that time, seniors will see their benefits cut by about 26%\u2013a higher percentage than previously predicted.\n\nLast year, Senator Gillibrand introduced the Social Security Expansion Act to extend the solvency of Social Security for 75 years by requiring the wealthiest American households to pay their fair share of payroll taxes.\n\nUnder the current formula, a CEO making $20 million a year pays the same amount into Social Security as individuals making $184,500 a year. This legislation would lift the cap on Social Security, requiring income above $250,000 to be subject to the Social Security payroll tax and thus increasing the amount paid into the Social Security trust fund to increase its longevity. Under this bill, over 91 percent of American households would not experience a tax increase.\n\nThe full text of this bill can be found here.\n\nThe depletion of Social Security funds is due in part to the Trump administration\u2019s reckless policy agenda. The so-called \u201cOne Big Beautiful Bill Act,\u201d which was passed by Republicans in Congress and signed into law by President Trump last year, permanently lowered income tax rates. This resulted in less tax being paid on Social Security benefits, reducing the revenue flowing to the Social Security trust fund and decreasing its solvency. At the same time, the administration\u2019s deportation efforts and restrictive immigration policies have further reduced the revenue for the trust fund, as legal immigrants and many undocumented workers pay billions of dollars in Social Security taxes, but undocumented immigrants are not eligible to receive Social Security benefits.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-republicans-blocking-her-bill-to-repeal-and-refund-trumps-cost-increasing-tariffs/", "Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Blocking Her Bill To Repeal And Refund Trump\u2019s Cost-Increasing Tariffs", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "New York Families Have Spent Over $5,500 More Due To President Trump\u2019s Tariff Chaos And Other Reckless Policies\n\nToday, after her bill to repeal and refund Trump\u2019s Canadian tariffs and lower Americans\u2019 costs was blocked by Senate Republicans, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cWhen Americans go to the grocery store, the gas station, or their local small business, they are paying more because of Trump\u2019s tariffs,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cHardworking families are struggling because of the policies of Donald Trump and Washington Republicans that put bombs and billionaires over working people. Today, I offered a clear way to genuinely lower everyday costs and put more money back in Americans\u2019 pockets. Yet again, Trump and Republicans stood in the way of progress for working families.\u201d\n\nGillibrand\u2019s bill, the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act, would have repealed all tariffs levied under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and required that Americans be refunded for all duties paid under this authority. This includes the 50% tariffs on Canada and the import ban on certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products, motorcycles that took effect today.\n\nThe president\u2019s tariffs have previously been found to be unconstitutional and have already raised costs on New Yorkers. Poll after poll after poll have found that a resounding majority of Americans oppose Trump\u2019s tariffs actions that have raised prices and hurt their families.\n\nSenator Gillibrand has opposed President Trump\u2019s tariffs since the start of his administration. Last year, she joined 14 of her colleagues in introducing the Small Business RELIEF Act to end Trump\u2019s Tariff Tax and refund small businesses their duties paid. In March, she and her colleagues introduced the Small Business Liberation 2.0 Act to exempt small businesses from another set of Trump-imposed tariffs and refund what they had already paid.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-132-million-in-federal-funding-for-fire-departments-across-upstate-new-york", "SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $13.2+ MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR FIRE DEPARTMENTS ACROSS UPSTATE NEW YORK", "2026-09-29", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Schumer Helped Create AFG & SAFER Programs To Train, Equip, And Staff Fire Departments Across Upstate NY\n\nSchumer Pushed To Re-Authorize Programs In 2024 To Continue Delivering Gear, Training, And Other Vital Support For First Responders\n\nSchumer, Gillibrand: Keeping Upstate NY\u2019s Firefighters & First Responders Safe\n\nU.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $13,230,088.46 in federal funding for dozens of fire departments across Upstate New York. The funding will be used to provide protective gear, training, and supplies to emergency personnel. This federal funding was administered through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security\u2019s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)\u2019s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) programs, which Schumer helped create, and the senators fought hard to preserve and fund.\n\n\u201cEvery day, our first responders risk everything to keep families safe and protect communities across Upstate New York. This more than $13.2 million in federal investments will put critical resources directly into the hands of firefighters\u2014from New Rochelle to Syracuse to Buffalo\u2014helping them stay safe and giving them what they need to do their jobs when it matters most,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cFor decades, I have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with firefighters from across Upstate New York to fight for this critical program, and I\u2019m proud to see that work continue to deliver real resources for the brave first responders who always answer the call for help.\u201d\n\n\u201cFirefighters put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cWe owe it to them to ensure that they have the resources and personnel they need to respond to emergencies as quickly as possible. I\u2019m proud to be delivering over $13 million in federal funding to battle ongoing training and equipment gaps in fire departments across New York, and I will keep fighting to get more federal resources to our first responders.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe North Tonawanda Fire Department is extremely grateful to Senator Schumer for his continued support of our department and assistance throughout the FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant process. The $488,020.48 award will allow us to send eight of our firefighters, approximately 21% of our career staff, to an accredited Paramedic Certification Program and become New York State-certified paramedics. With EMS incidents accounting for approximately 82% of our nearly 4,000 annual calls for service, increasing the number of paramedics within our department will expand Advanced Life Support and enhance patient safety. Senator Schumer\u2019s continued commitment to the North Tonawanda Fire Department and to firefighters and first responders across New York State is deeply appreciated,\u201d said City of North Tonawanda Fire Chief Doug Orlowski.\n\n\u201cI am extremely grateful to Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand for their support of the Syracuse Fire Department\u2019s AFG application. Traffic collisions are one of the more significant occupational risks of injury or death for firefighters nationwide. This funding of $857,024 will allow us to give our nearly 400 members extensive classroom driver training and hands-on practice with our apparatus. Better prepared drivers mean safer responses for our firefighters, the people we serve, and everyone who shares the road with us,\u201d said City of Syracuse Fire Chief Michael J. Monds.\n\n\u201cWe are an all-volunteer department of 30 active firefighters serving about 9,300 residents across 39 square miles in Wayne County, and this funding will be critical to replace and upgrade our aging self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units to ensure our firefighters have dependable breathable air when responding to emergencies. We appreciate the Senators\u2019 support to help secure this funding to help safeguard our firefighters and local residents,\u201d said South Macedon Fire and Rescue 1st Asst. Chief Christopher Creamer.\n\nSchumer helped create these programs and has championed program reauthorization and increased funding levels. In 2024, Senator Schumer led to passage the bipartisan Fire Grants and Safety Act, extending funding for the AFG and SAFER programs through Fiscal Year 2030. Schumer explained that the AFG and SAFER programs have been a lifeline for fire departments and have become essential to their continued operations because they often face budget shortfalls and high costs, hindering their ability to purchase the modern equipment they need to respond to emergencies and keep firefighters safe. These programs have delivered hundreds of millions of dollars for firefighters and first responders across New York. The AFG and SAFER grant programs are administered by the Department of Homeland Security\u2019s Federal Emergency Management Agency, providing funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis to applicants that most closely address the program\u2019s priorities and demonstrate financial need.\n\nA full list of funding recipients can be found below:\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-30T10:57:52Z", "2026-09-30T10:59:04Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-colleagues-press-commissioner-bisignano-on-mismanagement-mistreatment-of-workers-at-social-security-administration-irs/", "Gillibrand, Colleagues Press Commissioner Bisignano On Mismanagement, Mistreatment Of Workers At Social Security Administration, IRS", "2026-09-28", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Decision to limit paid annual and sick leave will affect over 120,000 IRS and SSA workers\n\nU.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Aging, joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) in sending a letter to Frank Bisignano, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Chief Executive Officer of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), on their concerns about his mistreatment of agency employees after obtaining a circulated internal memo that indicates that he will strip SSA and IRS of advanced annual leave and sick leave.\n\n\u201cThe Trump administration has starved the Social Security Administration and the IRS of the resources they need to provide critical services to millions of Americans,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cLimiting paid leave will only further push away quality workers from these agencies and cause increased wait times, more frustration, and real hardship for families trying to access essential benefits and file their taxes. I am demanding that the administration immediately reverse this decision and ensure that every American can count on the services they need.\u201d\n\nWorkers at the Social Security Administration and the IRS receive advance paid leave policies that allow them to take time off before it is officially accrued, a common practice across the federal workforce. Advanced leave grants employees the ability to respond to health and family emergencies and has long been a part of the federal government\u2019s efforts to provide the workplace conditions needed to attract and retain the most qualified individuals to serve the American people.\n\nBut an internal memorandum indicated that Bisignano, the head of SSA and IRS, would strip agency employees of these benefits.\n\n\u201cWe are concerned that this policy will further weaken the already stressed resources of these agencies, leaving the American people with degraded access to their rightful Social Security benefits and needed IRS services,\u201d the senators wrote. \u201c\u2026(Y)ou have imposed a cruel and unjustified plan that is likely to drive additional employees out the door, doubling down on the Administration\u2019s already disastrous efforts to push out federal employees.\u201d\n\nThe Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cut over 32,000 employees from the IRS and the SSA in 2025, diminishing customer service at these agencies. Suspending advanced annual and sick leave will make matters worse, pushing out federal employees and directly hurting Americans who need assistance from the SSA and IRS. These fresh cuts could delay access to benefits and critical tax refunds.\n\n\u201c(T)his latest action to eliminate a workplace benefit could contribute to increasingly dire conditions for agency staff, negatively impacting morale and employee retention and \u2014 if the agencies lose additional workers \u2014 hurting taxpayers and Social Security recipients,\u201d the senators continued.\n\nThe senators urged Bisignano to reverse this decision and immediately restore advanced leave at the SSA and IRS. They further requested that SSA and IRS provide more details on the suspension of advanced paid leave policies at both agencies by no later than October 6, 2026.\n\nAs the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, Senator Gillibrand is a staunch supporter of Social Security and has fought the Trump administration\u2019s cuts and overhauls at SSA. In March, she launched an investigation into SSA\u2019s ongoing customer service crisis, after staffing cuts and reassignments left the agency unable to fully serve the 75 million Americans who rely on the program. She has also rallied alongside seniors and unions to demand a reversal of staffing and service cuts, and she pressed SSA on its plans to close field offices and make it harder for Americans to get their benefits.\n\nThe full text of the letter is available HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-29T11:07:12Z", "2026-09-29T11:08:49Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-schneider-call-for-hearings-after-navy-discloses-8-attempted-suicides-by-sailors-in-uss-abraham-lincoln-carrier-strike-group/", "Gillibrand, Schneider Call For Hearings After Navy Discloses 8 Attempted Suicides By Sailors In USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group", "2026-09-25", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, and Representative Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, called for congressional hearings following the Navy\u2019s confirmation that 8 sailors in the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group had attempted suicide during the group\u2019s most recent deployment. This admission was made in a September 22 letter Gillibrand received from Acting United States Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao, weeks after administration officials and the president had dismissed families\u2019 and soldiers\u2019 concerns about conditions on board the ship.\n\nActing Secretary Cao\u2019s response follows the August 2026 letter that Gillibrand and 14 of her colleagues sent to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calling for transparency after reporting detailed dismal conditions for sailors on board the USS Abraham Lincoln. Gillibrand also previously demanded hearings over those reports.\n\n\u201cWhat Trump and Secretary Hegseth dismissed as \u2018fake news\u2019 turned out to be serious and deteriorating conditions for our service members,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. \u201cOur troops and their families make immense sacrifices every single day, yet the president dismissed them with open disrespect. That this administration can find endless taxpayer dollars for bombs, ballrooms, and billionaires, but cannot take care of our service members, is completely unacceptable. The American people need hearings, accountability, and a clear plan to protect our service members and prioritize American families.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs the Member of Congress representing Naval Station Great Lakes in North Chicago, where every Navy recruit receives basic training, the health and well-being of our men and women in uniform is one of my highest priorities,\u201d said Rep. Schneider. \u201cEvery American should be outraged by this Administration\u2019s failure to equip our service members with the tools and support they need to carry out a successful deployment and the blatant lies about the conditions sailors were experiencing on the USS Abraham Lincoln. The new reporting from CNN in response to Senator Gillibrand\u2019s oversight effort is deeply concerning and should alarm everyone. I\u2019m glad to join Senator Gillibrand in calling for open and public hearings to get the answers the American people and our service members deserve.\u201d\n\nIn the response letter, Acting Secretary Cao wrote, \u201cSince the beginning of Lincoln\u2019s deployment, there have been a total of eight suicide attempts across the strike group \u2013 this number includes the Lincoln crew and Sailors from the carrier air wing, strike group and destroyer squadron staff, escorting destroyers, and all embarked aviation squadrons.\u201d\n\nThe letter detailed one particular suicide attempt, in which \u201cone Sailor attempted to go overboard in March and was stopped by his shipmates. That Sailor was also provided immediate medical care and subsequently returned to homeport.\u201d\n\nThe full response can be read HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-26T09:43:57Z", "2026-09-26T09:44:55Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/new-study-trump-vanity-projects-slated-to-cost-1-8-billion/", "New Study: Trump Vanity Projects Slated To Cost $1.8+ Billion", "2026-09-25", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "JEC Report: Cost Of Vanity Projects Could Cover 600 Million School Lunches, Medical Expenditures For More Than 88,000 Veterans For One Year, Or Hiring Of Nearly 30,000 Schoolteachers Or Firefighters\n\nThis week, the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) \u2013 Minority issued a new report with calculations that find that President Trump\u2019s vanity projects \u2013 including construction of the new White House ballroom and the no-bid contract to paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, among others \u2013 are expected to cost more than $1.8 billion. Using this total, the Committee created an Interactive Cost Calculator where users can explore how this $1.8 billion could instead be spent to lower costs and help the American people.\n\nIn response to the new report that highlights President Trump\u2019s egregiously misplaced priorities, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cThe president of the United States serves the people, not the other way around. Right now, working families are struggling to afford groceries, gas, and sky-high health care bills. They want their president bringing down costs and putting money back in their pockets, not wasting time and taxpayer dollars on self-serving insanity. I urge this administration to end its wasteful spending and instead support the working families who are paying the price for the president\u2019s absurdity.\u201d\n\nKey examples from the report of what $1.8 billion for Trump\u2019s vanity projects could instead pay for include:\n\nMore than 600 million school lunches\n\nAbout 12 million people\u2019s electric bills for one month\n\nThe medical expenditures for more than 88,000 veterans for one year\n\nThe hiring of more than 27,000 schoolteachers or 29,000 firefighters\n\nMore than 35 million tanks of gas for a typical sedan\n\nWhile President Trump pledged not to use taxpayer dollars for construction of his White House ballroom, he then broke that promise by using funds for the Secret Service to pay for parts of the ballroom. He also continues to oversee new projects and events \u2013 including his proposed Triumphal Arch, the retrofit of the new Qatari Air Force One plane, and more \u2013 that require considerable funding.\n\nSenator Gillibrand has been fighting back against President Trump\u2019s vanity projects and self-promotion at taxpayers\u2019 expense. In April, she introduced the Halting Unilateral Money and Building Labeling by Egotistical (HUMBLE) Presidents Act, which would bar the use of a sitting president\u2019s name, image, likeness, or signature to decorate or designate federal property, assets, or currency. She has also highlighted how the $1 billion Republicans sought for the president\u2019s ballroom could instead support law enforcement across the country, and called out how President Trump and congressional Republicans have made life $5,000+ more expensive for average households in New York.\n\nFind the Committee\u2019s full report here and explore the Interactive Cost Calculator here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-26T09:43:57Z", "2026-09-26T09:44:55Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/ahead-of-import-ban-on-some-canadian-products-gillibrand-demands-passage-of-bill-to-repeal-and-refund-president-trumps-tariffs-against-canada/", "Ahead Of Import Ban On Some Canadian Products, Gillibrand Demands Passage Of Bill To Repeal And Refund President Trump\u2019s Tariffs Against Canada", "2026-09-24", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Gillibrand\u2019s Legislation Would Also Halt The Import Ban On Certain Canadian Dairy Products, Alcohol, and Other Goods, Which Is Set To Go Into Effect Next Week\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference demanding passage of her legislation to curb President Trump\u2019s costly trade war with Canada. This comes less than a week before a sweeping import ban on Canadian dairy products, alcohol, and motorcycles is set to take effect.\n\nSenator Gillibrand\u2019s legislation, the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act, would repeal all tariffs levied under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 and refund Americans for all duties paid under this authority. This includes President Trump\u2019s 50% tariffs on Canada as well as his forthcoming import ban on Canadian goods.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs and make life more affordable, but they\u2019ve used their total power in Washington to make life more expensive than ever,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cLet\u2019s be clear: the latest tariffs and impending import ban on Canadian goods are a bad deal for New York families. I\u2019m doing everything I can to halt these tariffs and lower costs for New York families.\u201d\n\nPresident Trump\u2019s trade war with Canada is driving up prices and harming New York families. Canada is one of New York State\u2019s largest export markets for both goods and services, and the state imports more than $20 billion annually from Canada. Already, New York families have spent over $5,500 more due to President Trump\u2019s tariff chaos and other reckless policies. The new 50% tariffs on Canada are projected to cost businesses and households across the U.S. up to $10 billion annually.\n\nSenator Gillibrand introduced the BAD DEAL Act last week alongside Senator Peter Welch (D-VT). Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) also cosponsor the bill, and Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives in August.\n\nSenator Gillibrand has opposed President Trump\u2019s tariffs since the start of his administration and worked tirelessly to get the American people their money back. Last year, she joined 14 of her colleagues in introducing the Small Business RELIEF Act to end Trump\u2019s Tariff Tax and refund small businesses their duties paid. In March, she and her colleagues introduced the Small Business Liberation 2.0 Act to exempt small businesses from another set of Trump-imposed tariffs and refund what they had already paid.\n\nThe full text of the BAD DEAL Act can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-25T10:04:52Z", "2026-09-25T10:05:46Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-introduces-legislation-to-streamline-law-enforcement-and-protect-public-safety-on-seneca-nation-land/", "Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Streamline Law Enforcement And Protect Public Safety On Seneca Nation Land", "2026-09-24", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Legislation Would Address A 1948 Federal Law That Granted New York State Criminal Jurisdiction Over Seneca Nation Territory, Fix Termination-Era Law Enforcement Model\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act. The bill would establish a legal mechanism to end a 1948 federal law that granted New York State criminal jurisdiction over Seneca Nation territory, helping to resolve overlapping responsibilities between federal, state, and Tribal authorities. In order to eliminate legal confusion and strengthen public safety, the Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act makes clear that the Seneca Nation and the U.S. attorney general must jointly agree in writing to end New York State\u2019s criminal jurisdiction over Seneca land once the bill has been signed into law. This would give the Seneca Nation a path to more fully pursue their self-determination and self-governance on their Tribal lands.\n\n\u201cThe Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act is a crucial first step in fixing a Termination-era law enforcement model that has existed for the last 78 years,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cThe Seneca Nation has suffered as a result, and now is Congress\u2019 chance to right historic wrongs and end New York State\u2019s automatic jurisdiction over Seneca lands. This bill will enhance public safety and respect Tribal sovereignty.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe lack of clear and effective law enforcement and criminal jurisdiction on our lands has created an environment where drug dealers, drug traffickers and other criminals have thrived at the expense of the safety of the Seneca people,\u201d said Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca. \u201cThe current archaic system of New York State jurisdiction puts our people in danger. Restoring the federal government\u2019s treaty responsibility to work with the Seneca Nation to provide law enforcement represents a major step forward in protecting our people and our territories. We appreciate Senator Gillibrand\u2019s willingness to listen to our concerns and work with us to introduce this important legislation in the Senate. We will not relent in our efforts to make enhanced public safety a reality on Seneca Nation lands.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis outdated jurisdictional framework has created real-world public safety problems,\u201d said Congressman Nick Langworthy. \u201cOur men and women in law enforcement are doing the best they can under challenging circumstances, but when authority is fragmented and accountability is unclear, resourceful criminals exploit the gaps and that\u2019s exactly what we\u2019ve seen happen. This legislation provides a targeted solution that respects tribal sovereignty, preserves federal oversight, and ensures that any change occurs only with mutual agreement. Most importantly, it will make our communities safer, and that is a goal we all share.\u201d\n\nMore than 8,500 enrolled Seneca citizens live in New York State. For generations, the Seneca people have lived in the Finger Lakes and Genesee Valley regions of New York State and now reside in large portions of Western New York on the Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Oil Spring territories, including the cities of Buffalo and Niagara Falls.\n\nCongressman Nick Langworthy (R-NY) leads similar legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.\n\nThe bill can be read HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-25T10:04:52Z", "2026-09-25T10:05:46Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-secretary-of-the-navy-admission-that-8-service-members-attempted-suicide-in-the-uss-abraham-lincoln-carrier-strike-group/", "Gillibrand Statement On Secretary Of The Navy Admission That 8 Service Members Attempted Suicide In The USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group", "2026-09-24", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Trump Dismissed Previous Concerns About Ship Conditions And Soldiers\u2019 Well-Being As \u201cFake News\u201d\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, released the following statement regarding the September 22 response letter she received from Acting United States Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao in which he confirmed that 8 sailors in the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group had attempted suicide. This came after administration officials and the president dismissed families\u2019 and soldiers\u2019 complaints about conditions on board the ship. The response follows the August 2026 letter that Gillibrand and 14 of her colleagues sent to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calling for transparency after reporting detailed dismal conditions for sailors on board the USS Abraham Lincoln.\n\n\u201cWhat Trump and Secretary Hegseth dismissed as \u2018fake news\u2019 turned out to be serious and deteriorating conditions for our service members,\u201d said Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. \u201cOur troops and their families make immense sacrifices every single day, yet the president dismissed them with open disrespect. That this administration can find endless taxpayer dollars for bombs, ballrooms, and billionaires, but cannot take care of our service members, is completely unacceptable.\u201d\n\nIn the response letter, Acting Secretary Cao wrote, \u201cSince the beginning of Lincoln\u2019s deployment, there have been a total of eight suicide attempts across the strike group \u2013 this number includes the Lincoln crew and Sailors from the carrier air wing, strike group and destroyer squadron staff, escorting destroyers, and all embarked aviation squadrons.\u201d\n\nThe letter detailed one particular suicide attempt, in which \u201cone Sailor attempted to go overboard in March and was stopped by his shipmates. That Sailor was also provided immediate medical care and subsequently returned to homeport.\u201d\n\nThe full response can be read HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-25T10:04:52Z", "2026-09-25T10:05:46Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-schumer-blast-trump-administration-for-politicizing-disaster-assistance-and-denying-aid-for-february-blizzard/", "Gillibrand, Schumer Blast Trump Administration For Politicizing Disaster Assistance And Denying Aid For February Blizzard", "2026-09-23", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Yesterday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) condemned the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for politicizing disaster assistance following its second unexplained denial of Governor Hochul\u2019s request for a Major Disaster Declaration in the wake of the February 2026 blizzard in New York. The storm brought record snowfall, whiteout conditions, and coastal flooding to downstate New York, resulting in increased expenditure of state and local resources to help communities recover from the disastrous conditions.\n\nThe relief provided by the declaration would have alleviated the financial burden that counties and the state took on to mitigate the impacts of the storm. Governor Hochul\u2019s request included Public Assistance for Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties, Snow Assistance for Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties, and Hazard Mitigation for the entire state.\n\nIn a letter to the FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton, the senators called out FEMA\u2019s July 2, 2026 denial of Hochul\u2019s initial request, which did not provide any reasoning or justification. In fact, according to public reporting, administration officials had determined that the request met federal standards for approval, but President Trump himself denied it regardless. The senators wrote, \u201cReporting reveals that the regional offices at FEMA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) determined that the February blizzard met the threshold and standards for a disaster declaration for a record-breaking snowstorm. Disturbingly, the same reporting shows that President Trump chose to overrule the findings of his own agencies, in a move that can only be described as political.\u201d\n\nAfter Governor Hochul appealed the denial, FEMA again refused her request with no explanation on September 2, 2026. The senators expressed their concern over the administration\u2019s blatant political weaponization of federal disaster assistance, writing, \u201cPresident Trump and this administration have the wrong priorities. Since taking office in his second term, President Trump has disproportionately denied or delayed approval of requests for federal disaster aid from states led by Democrats. Instead of helping all Americans to recover from record-breaking natural disasters, it is clear the President is turning his back to the millions of hard-working New Yorkers.\u201d\n\nThe senators concluded the letter by calling for full transparency around the Major Disaster Declaration denials. They requested that FEMA provide them with its analysis and reasoning for both the initial denial of Governor Hochul\u2019s request and the denial of her appeal by October 5, 2026.\n\nThe full text of the letter can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-24T09:44:48Z", "2026-09-24T09:45:52Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-schumer-announce-over-1-4-million-in-disaster-recovery-funding-for-new-york-state/", "Gillibrand, Schumer Announce Over $1.4 Million In Disaster Recovery Funding For New York State", "2026-09-22", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced $1,466,049 in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants for New York State. This federal funding will support ongoing disaster relief and recovery efforts following the COVID-19 pandemic and other severe weather and fire events across the state. Of these funds, more than $1 million is dedicated to repairing critical infrastructure damaged by severe weather and fires, and more than $400,000 will reimburse hospitals and health networks for pandemic-related emergency measures.\n\n\u201cAs New York continues to face the impacts of severe weather and disaster events, as well as continued costs associated with pandemic recovery, I am proud to deliver this critical federal funding for communities across the state,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cThese grants will be used to repair infrastructure across our cities and reimburse medical facilities for emergency measures they took to combat COVID-19. I will keep pushing for funding that helps ensure New Yorkers are protected from further catastrophes.\u201d\n\n\u201cFrom helping communities recover from the COVID-19 pandemic to repairing infrastructure after severe storms, this $1.4 million in FEMA funding will support communities across New York,\u201d said Senator Chuck Schumer. \u201cI\u2019ve long fought to ensure New Yorkers have the resources they need to recover from catastrophes, and I\u2019m proud to deliver this funding today to help build a safer, more resilient future for New York.\u201d\n\nThe offices of Senator Gillibrand and Schumer will continue to monitor the distribution of these funds to ensure they are delivered efficiently to the impacted communities.", 1, "2026-09-23T09:45:16Z", "2026-09-23T09:46:14Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-celebrates-6-million-investment-for-food-bank-for-nycs-hunts-point-food-distribution-center/", "Gillibrand Celebrates $6 Million Investment For Food Bank For NYC\u2019s Hunts Point Food Distribution Center", "2026-09-21", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, stood with Bronx elected officials and Food Bank For NYC to celebrate the $6 million she secured for major renovations and modernization of Food Bank For NYC\u2019s Hunts Point Food Distribution Center in the Bronx.\n\n\u201cFood Bank For NYC distributes millions of pounds of food to families, seniors, and other New Yorkers in need each year,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cI\u2019m proud to have led the effort to secure $6 million in federal funding to support the comprehensive renovation and expansion of the Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, and I\u2019m committed to fighting for more federal resources to expand access to healthy and nutritious food, promote local job creation, and help New Yorkers thrive.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis incredible investment in Food Bank For New York City\u2019s Hunts Point warehouse is a commitment to addressing food insecurity and expanding access to nutritious food in communities that need it most,\u201d said New York State Senator Jose M. Serrano. \u201cThis critical funding will strengthen our local food distribution infrastructure, helping ensure that Bronx families have reliable access to healthy food while improving the health and well-being of our communities. As the Senator of the 29th Senate District, I am grateful to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and our fellow elected officials for securing this important investment for our communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cHunts Point is not only the heart of New York City\u2019s food system; it is critical infrastructure that millions of New Yorkers depend on every day,\u201d said New York State Assemblymember Amanda Septimo. \u201cThis $6 million investment will strengthen that infrastructure, expand Food Bank For New York City\u2019s ability to get millions more pounds of food to families, and ensure The Bronx continues to lead the fight against hunger across our city. At a moment when families are feeling enormous pressure at the grocery store, investments that increase our capacity to feed New Yorkers could not be more important.\u201d\n\n\u201cI grew up here in the South Bronx, raised by a single mother who relied on food distributions powered by Food Bank For New York City to help us get by,\u201d said Council Member Justin E. Sanchez. \u201cAt a time when the White House is determined to cut programs that feed New Yorkers their work is more important than ever. Senator Gillibrand\u2019s outstanding investment will strengthen the Food Bank\u2019s infrastructure, expand its capacity, and help ensure it can meet this moment as more New Yorkers are forced to turn to its network for support.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are grateful to Senator Gillibrand for her support of vital federal food and nutrition programs and for helping secure this $6 million investment in Food Bank For New York City\u2019s Hunts Point Food Distribution Center,\u201d said Bob Silvia, Chief Procurement and Operations Officer at Food Bank For NYC. \u201cInvestments in both nutrition assistance programs and food distribution infrastructure are essential to ensuring that families can access food when they need it most.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis $6 million investment will modernize critical infrastructure at Food Bank for NYC\u2019s Hunts Point Food Distribution Center, strengthening our city\u2019s ability to deliver fresh, nutritious food to our families who need it most,\u201d said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. \u201cEven as this White House administration cuts critical funding to social safety net programs, I am proud to see our federal legislators standing up for everyday New Yorkers and supporting projects that will help us combat hunger in our communities. Thank you to Senator Gillibrand for her advocacy and continued commitment to bringing federal resources to the Bronx.\u201d\n\nFood Bank For NYC is the city\u2019s largest hunger relief organization, and its 90,000 square foot Hunts Point Distribution Center is the city\u2019s largest hunger relief logistics hub. Last year, more than 90 million pounds of food was distributed through the Food Bank For NYC network, including nearly 31 million pounds of produce.\n\nSince 2019, visits to New York City food pantries have increased by 82%. Meanwhile the Trump administration has slashed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and caused prices for groceries to skyrocket. More than 1.6 million people in New York City rely on SNAP, but with new expanded work requirements and eligibility rules, 223,000 New Yorkers are at risk of losing food assistance. Additionally, with the federal government shifting substantial SNAP costs to states, New York State, counties, and the city will be on the hook for an estimated $1.3 billion in administrative and benefits costs annually.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-celebrates-ge-aerospace-225-million-investment-in-aerospace-research-center-creating-75-new-good-paying-jobs-in-capital-region", "SCHUMER CELEBRATES GE AEROSPACE $225 MILLION INVESTMENT IN AEROSPACE RESEARCH CENTER, CREATING 75 NEW, GOOD-PAYING JOBS IN CAPITAL REGION", "2026-09-21", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Major New Investment Upgrades Research Equipment And Modernizes Infrastructure To Support Next-Gen Aerospace Research\n\nSchumer Has Long History Of Supporting GE\u2019s Growth And Boosting Upstate New York As Leader In Aerospace Technology Research\n\nSchumer: The Sky Is The Limit For Capital Region\u2019s Workforce!\n\nFollowing his continued advocacy to boost Upstate New York as a leader in aerospace technology research and manufacturing, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today celebrated GE Aerospace\u2019s $225 million investment in its Niskayuna facility, which is expected to create 75 new good-paying jobs over five years. Schumer explained that GE Aerospace will modernize the research facility, upgrading the Aerospace Research Center with new advanced research equipment and improved infrastructure needed to support the center\u2019s cutting-edge work developing next-generation technological breakthroughs.\n\n\u201cGE Aerospace\u2019s new $225 million investment in Niskayuna, along with 75 high-skilled, good-paying jobs, shows the sky is the limit for our top-notch workforce. I have long supported GE Aerospace\u2019s growth in Upstate New York and am thrilled that the workforce expansion of GE Aerospace Research in Niskayuna \u2013 and upgrades to the campus \u2013 are on their way to the Capital Region,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cInvestments like this are key to ensuring that cutting-edge aerospace technology research is happening at home in places like Schenectady County. I will keep fighting to support investments in the equipment we need to strengthen New York\u2019s research and manufacturing leadership.\u201d\n\nThe planned $225 million investment will support research in AI, autonomy, robotics, advanced materials, future manufacturing, hypersonic propulsion, and hybrid electric flight. The Niskayuna campus has been a leader in technology development for more than 75 years and is driving innovation in aerospace technology research. The investment is projected to create 75 new good-paying jobs over the next five years, in addition to short-term construction jobs, and will also protect the jobs of scientists, engineers, researchers, and skilled laborers already employed at the facility. The facility will continue to support advanced technology projects, some funded by the federal government.\n\nSchumer added, \u201cThis investment is about building the future of aerospace\u2014advancing cutting-edge research, bringing next-gen technologies to life, and creating 75 good-paying jobs. It\u2019s an investment in the ideas and talent that will take aerospace innovation to new heights. I applaud GE Aerospace for its commitment to Upstate New York.\u201d\n\nSchumer has a long history of supporting GE Vernova and GE Aerospace\u2019s work in Upstate New York. In 2023, following his advocacy, Schumer announced that GE Vernova would create 200 new good-paying jobs, including skilled union operators and manufacturing engineers, while investing $50 million at its Schenectady, NY, facility to establish a new manufacturing line for its onshore wind business. In 2024, Schumer visited Unison, a GE Aerospace company, in Norwich to highlight over $3.4 million in local investment to modernize the plant, purchase new machines, and make major upgrades to the Southern Tier facility. In the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) appropriations bill, Senator Schumer secured $40 million for GE Aerospace\u2019s integrated hypersonic propulsion technology project with the Air Force, supporting the development and maturation of sensors and mission-critical future-of-flight technologies for the Air Force developed at GE Aerospace Research in Niskayuna, Unison in Norwich, and Innoveering in Bohemia.\n\nGE Aerospace is a leading provider of jet engines, components, and systems for commercial and military aircraft with a global service network to support these offerings. GE Aerospace and its joint ventures have an installed base of more than 44,000 commercial and 26,000 military aircraft engines, and the business is playing a vital role in shaping the future of flight.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-stands-with-new-york-centers-against-proposed-federal-changes-to-head-start-that-threaten-programs-serving-roughly-40000-new-york-children", "SCHUMER STANDS WITH NEW YORK CENTERS AGAINST PROPOSED FEDERAL CHANGES TO HEAD START THAT THREATEN PROGRAMS SERVING ROUGHLY 40,000 NEW YORK CHILDREN", "2026-09-21", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "New York Providers Warn That Federal Changes Could Weaken Head Start Programs And Put Essential Services For Families At Risk\n\nSchumer Leads Senate Democrats Against Changes That Could Lower Head Start Quality Standards And Hurt New York Families\n\nSchumer: Head Start Is Under Attack. We Must Protect It.\n\nAfter a new federal proposal was released earlier this summer that threatens Head Start programs in New York and across the country, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today rallied against the proposed rule with the support of providers from across Upstate New York. Schumer explained the proposed rule would dismantle Head Start by gutting quality standards that ensure that America\u2019s most vulnerable children and families have access to educational programs, medical and dental exams, developmental screenings, and nutrition services. In New York, it is estimated that the proposed rule could lead to 2,854 jobs lost, result in a $12.68 million decline in funding for health services for children and families, and force families to pay $862 more per child for additional childcare.\n\n\u201cRoughly 40,000 children in New York benefit from access to Head Start and the early childhood education and comprehensive services it provides families. The proposed changes by the administration threaten the quality of these programs and put essential services at risk. From eliminating math and literacy requirements, to rolling back health services and developmental screenings, and reducing the allowable cap on administrative costs, the gutting of Head Start will hurt hundreds of thousands of children across the country. From DOGE to healthcare, the tendency to cut and gut, rather than to boost and build is sadly reflective of this administration\u2019s misguided approach to governing in general,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cThat is why I\u2019m leading Senate Democrats in the fight to stand up against this effort that undercuts Head Start and undercuts our children and makes hardworking families pay the price. We must protect Head Start and invest in New York families.\u201d\n\nEarlier this summer, the Trump administration released a new proposal that would gut federal performance standards for Head Start. The proposed rule would eliminate federal requirements that ensure low-income families have access to school readiness resources for children from birth to age five, including, but not limited to:\n\nEliminating staff-to-child ratios. The proposed rule eliminates federal group size and staff-to-child ratios, meaning that Head Start staff may be expected to care for up to 32% more children.\n\nSignificantly reducing program hours. The proposed rule reduces the number of hours that Head Start programs are required to operate, meaning that families will be forced to find care elsewhere and spend $862 more annually per child on care.\n\nRemoving requirements to provide comprehensive health care services and developmental screenings. The proposed rule removes requirements around connecting children and families with health, mental health, dental, visions, screenings, and other related support services, forcing families to find these services elsewhere and pay higher prices.\n\nLowering the allowable cap on administrative costs from 15% to 5%. The proposed rule lowers the allowable cap that programs can spend on administrative costs from 15% to 5%, meaning that programs will be forced to bring their administrative costs (staff salary and benefits, auditing, accounting, human resources, etc.) down to 5% of their grant amount. Many programs will be forced to institute layoffs and pay cuts, and some programs may no longer find it finally viable to operate, especially small and rural programs.\n\nHead Start experts say the proposed changes would weaken the quality of Head Starts services and undermine early childhood education. Currently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which runs Head Start programs, is holding a 60-day comment period for its proposed rule. An initial analysis based on HHS data estimate that nationally, the proposed rule means that nearly 40,000 Head Start jobs could be cut, Head Start staff could experience a 6-9% pay cut even while being expected to care for up to 32% more children, and healthcare services for children and families could be reduced by up to $167 million annually.\n\nThe senator announced he will continue to lead Senate Democrats in the fight to stand up against the proposed changes to Head Start, programs that serve approximately 40,000 children in New York and over 685,000 children nationally every year. The senator said maintaining high-quality standards for Head Start programs is essential for the success of kids in New York and across the country. Schumer\u2019s leadership has garnered the support of providers serving children across Upstate New York.\n\nIn the Capital Region, there are concerns that the federal requirements could create inconsistent quality and protections across Head Start programs, resulting in different implementation standards. The Fulmont Head Start Program, which is funded to serve 182 three- and four-year-old children every year, served 213 children and families last year.\n\n\"Head Start standards are not just paperwork or regulations\u2014they are the promise that every child, no matter their ZIP code, deserves a strong start in life. We can reduce unnecessary bureaucracy without lowering the floor of quality that families depend on. That\u2019s why this NPRM matters: the choices we make today will shape the quality, consistency, and access of Head Start for children and families for years to come. Thank you, Senator Schumer, for taking the time to focus on this important issue and for standing up for the children, families, and communities who rely on Head Start. Your leadership and willingness to engage on this issue truly matter. We appreciate your commitment to making sure that every child has the opportunity for a strong start,\" said Denis Wilson, Sr., Executive Director/CEO of Fulmont Community Action Agency.\n\nIn Western New York, federal funding reductions have already resulted in cuts, including the loss of jobs and available Head Start slots.\n\n\u201cCommunity Action Organization of WNY\u2019s Head Start and Early Head Start programs are far more than childcare; they are a comprehensive system of education, health, mental health, nutrition, disability, workforce, and family-stability services. CAO serves more than 1,000 children and families in Erie and Niagara counties. The proposed federal cuts and the removal of key Head Start requirements would significantly weaken our program quality, reduce safety and eliminate the individualized comprehensive support services, which are all the hallmark of Head Start. Head Start programs are a proven community investment that strengthens children, families, and the local workforce while promoting long-term stability. Almost 200 slots for children with disabilities would be eliminated. If enacted, cuts will absolutely force us to lay off staff, close classrooms and sites, thereby decreasing access to early childhood education in communities already facing childcare shortages. These proposed cuts are simply unconscionable: they are harmful to children, families, and communities. CAO of WNY is grateful for the continued leadership of Senator Schumer in advocating on the behalf of Head Start and the children, families and communities they serve,\u201d said Dr. Marie Cannon, President and CEO of Community Action Organization of Western New York.\n\n\"Head Start is far more than a preschool program. It provides children and families with comprehensive services that support school readiness, health, nutrition, developmental screenings, and family stability. At Community Action of Orleans & Genesee, we see every day how these services change lives and strengthen communities. While there is significant discussion about increasing Head Start enrollment, policymakers must recognize the realities facing families in states like New York. A parent working full-time at New York's minimum wage can earn above the federal poverty guidelines used to determine Head Start eligibility, even while struggling to afford housing, childcare, transportation, and basic necessities. If the goal is to serve more children, eligibility standards must better reflect the true cost of living families face today. At the same time, proposals that weaken quality standards and drastically reduce allowable administrative costs would undermine the very elements that make Head Start effective. Our agency is already grappling with a federally imposed $912,000 Head Start funding reduction that has forced painful cuts, including the loss of valued employees. It also reduced our available Head Start slots from 244 to 194. Further weakening the program through the proposed rule would jeopardize services for vulnerable children and families across rural communities like ours. We are grateful to Senator Schumer for his continued leadership in protecting Head Start and advocating for policies that strengthen, rather than diminish, opportunities for children and families,\u201d said Renee M. Hungerford, Executive Director/CEO, Community Action of Orleans & Genesee.\n\nIn Rochester, there are concerns that changes could compromise program quality and the well-being of families. Last year, Action for a Better Community enrolled 624 children in Head Start and Early Head Start programs.\n\n\u201cAs CEO of Action for a Better Community, I am in agreement with Senator Schumer and all other elected officials who oppose the proposed Head Start rule changes. Increasing class sizes, lowering teacher qualification standards, eliminating funding for essential medical screenings, and slashing allowable administrative costs from 15% to 5% would weaken a program that is foundational to children and families in Rochester. The current performance standards should be the floor for improvement, not the ceiling. We fully support strengthening Head Start, but never at the expense of program quality or the well being of the children and families we serve,\u201d said Jerome H. Underwood, CCAP, President & CEO, Action for a Better Community.\n\nIn Central New York, Head Start providers from Syracuse to Cortland are speaking out about the damage this proposed rule could inflict on everything from program operations, outcomes, and financial viability to the health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable children and families in local communities. Last year, the People\u2019s Equal Action and Community Effort (PEACE) and the Cortland County Community Action Program (CAPCO) collectively served more than 1,000 Head Start and Early Head Start children and families across the region.\n\n\u201cLike others, we have been closely following the proposed adjustments to Head Start Program Performance Standards. Our core criterion for evaluating reforms that streamline administrative processes is that fewer rules cannot mean fewer results. Head Start makes the same promise to every family: that their child will be safe, healthy, and ready for school - wherever they live. All reforms must align with that promise. Regulatory changes that affect performance standards or administrative expenses must not impede PEACE, Inc.'s ability to serve more than 918 Head Start children and families in the Central New York region. We appreciate Senator Schumer\u2019s advocacy for Head Start, its mission, and its communities,\u201d said Carolyn D. Brown, Executive Director, People\u2019s Equal Action and Community Effort, Inc.\n\n\u201cCAPCO stands firmly with Senator Schumer and our fellow Head Start agencies across NY State in opposition to the proposed Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs rule. A core strength of Head Start is that children and families, regardless of geography, are guaranteed access to a comprehensive and evidence-based model that addresses school readiness, health, nutrition, disabilities, and family well-being. If adopted, the proposed rule would significantly weaken federal standards that have long ensured consistent, high-quality Head Start and Early Head Start services nationwide, and that have long operated as essential safeguards for child health and safety, educational quality, and family support in Cortland County and across Central NY. Equally concerning, the proposed 5% administrative cost limit is unrealistically low for most, if not all, Head Start and Early Head Start grantees, including CAPCO. Imposing such a restrictive cap would force grantees to divert resources away from program governance, fiscal oversight, enrollment management, data systems, audit and reporting obligations, and other key infrastructure needed to operate high-quality Head Start programs. Rather than strengthening local programs, this approach would gradually erode agencies operational capacity, make compliance with federal requirements financially unsustainable for many, and ultimately risk dismantling the Head Start system through financial attrition. CAPCO is grateful to Senator Schumer for stepping up to fight for Head Start providers like us, and we join him in urging the Administration to preserve the strong federal performance standards that vulnerable children and families in our community depend upon,\u201d said Greg Richards, Executive Director, Cortland County Community Action Program, Inc.\n\nIn the Southern Tier, there are increasing concerns that the proposed changes may create unintended consequences for program quality, fiscal stability, workforce capacity, child and family access, and accountability. Last year, Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc. enrolled 340 children and Opportunities for Otsego enrolled 229 children in Head Start programs.\n\n\u201cHead Start is not simply a program\u2014it is a promise to children and families that opportunity should not depend on income, geography, or circumstance. At Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, we see every day how Head Start and Early Head Start provide far more than early learning. These programs support school readiness, health and developmental screenings, nutrition, family engagement, and the stability parents need to work, learn, and build a stronger future for their children. While we support efforts to reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, that cannot come at the expense of the quality, safety, and comprehensive services that make Head Start effective. Proposals that increase class sizes, weaken staff qualification standards, reduce access to essential screenings and supports, or drastically limit allowable administrative costs would place significant strain on programs\u2014especially in rural communities where families already face barriers related to transportation, workforce shortages, housing, and access to care. The current Head Start Program Performance Standards should be strengthened as a floor for quality, not lowered in a way that puts children and families at risk. We are grateful to Senator Schumer for his leadership, for listening to providers and families, and for standing up for the children, families, and communities who rely on Head Start. His willingness to engage on this issue matters deeply, and we appreciate his commitment to ensuring every child has the opportunity for a strong start,\u201d said Laura Rossman, CEO / Executive Director of Pro Action of Steuben and Yates, Inc.\n\n\u201cWhile Opportunities for Otsego supports efforts to reduce burdensome and duplicative regulations, it cannot come at the expense of providing quality early childhood education programming for the children and families we serve. The proposed Head Start Performance Standard revisions undermine the core components of comprehensive services that are the foundation of Head Start. The change in the allowable administrative costs, elimination of imperative dental and health requirements, lower teacher ratios coupled with increased class size, and changes to staff qualifications will significantly impact staff retention and the quality of services that we currently offer. The reality is that we transport families over 1.5 hours to get dental services due to lack of providers in our area, get children back on track with their immunization schedules, provide two thirds of a child\u2019s nutrition while in program, provide necessary transportation to access services in our rural county, make referrals for early intervention services and work closely with school districts to transition those services when they enter kindergarten all while providing education with evidence based curriculum that is cross walked with the New York State education system. We are charged with serving the most vulnerable populations in a fiscally responsible and data driven way and the proposed revisions will devastate our ability to employ quality staff, continue to support families holistically, and will certainly impact outcomes of this valuable program that assists families and fosters success by giving them a head start. We applaud Senator Schumer\u2019s efforts on this issue,\u201d said Tanya Shalor, Chief Executive Officer of Opportunities for Otsego.\n\nIn the Hudson Valley, there are concerns about larger class sizes, reducing staff qualification standards, and providing less federal support. Head Start of Rockland County services more than 1,000 children and families and aims to ensure they can continue delivering the support needed to help children in the community.\n\n\u201cHead Start of Rockland, Inc. is deeply concerned about proposed changes to the Head Start Program Performance Standards including larger class sizes, reduced staff qualification standards, and a smaller administrative cap. The more than 1,000 children in Rockland County we serve should not receive a lesser standard of education, care, health, or safety because federal requirements change. We should be strengthening the standard for the next generation by investing in the systems, professionals, and services necessary to help children thrive\u2014not lowering the expectations that will shape our communities and our nation for generations to come,\u201d said Vernex Harding, Executive Director of the Head Start of Rockland.\n\nSchumer has long led the fight to protect Head Start in New York State. In the FY24 budget, when the Democrats held the Senate and as the then-Senate Majority Leader, Schumer secured a $275 million increase for Head Start, totaling $12.3 billion for Head Start. Earlier in the Trump administration, Schumer fought to ensure Head Start programs would receive payments amid the federal funding freeze so they could continue their essential services in rural and underserved communities. Schumer has also fought against the Trump administration\u2019s efforts to eliminate Head Start altogether, illegally withhold the nearly $1 billion in federal funding for Head Start, and the decision to shutter the Region 2 Head Start Office serving more than 100,000 children and families across New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Additionally, Schumer secured an $85 million increase for Head Start, totaling $12.357 billion, in the most recent FY26 federal budget.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-22T09:42:49Z", "2026-09-22T09:44:35Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-colleagues-demand-answers-from-hegseth-on-cost-of-iran-war/", "Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Answers From Hegseth On Cost Of Iran War", "2026-09-18", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Pentagon Greatly Underestimates Cost of Iran War to Taxpayers and Families\n\nU.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined 45 of her colleagues, nearly the entire Democratic caucus, in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding a full accounting of the costs of the ongoing war with Iran. The letter also criticized the Department of Defense (DoD) for withholding basic budget information from Congress and the American public even as U.S. casualties and taxpayer costs continue to increase.\n\n\u201cSecretary Hegseth\u2019s tenure at DoD continues to be marred by blatant carelessness and incompetent leadership that has endangered our troops, jeopardized our national security, and left working families paying higher costs,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cNow he is asking for tens of billions more to fund President Trump\u2019s reckless war while refusing to reveal its true cost. That is completely unacceptable, and Secretary Hegseth must be held accountable and give taxpayers a straight answer about how this administration is spending their hard-earned money.\u201d\n\nThe United States is now more than six months into a conflict President Trump initially said would last six weeks. Eighteen American servicemembers have been killed and more than 820 wounded, and over 50,000 troops are currently deployed to the Middle East. In the letter, Gillibrand and her colleagues note that deployments, including for the USS Lincoln and the 82nd Airborne, have been repeatedly extended, and that their offices have heard directly from military families worried about loved ones serving in the conflict.\n\n\u201cAt home, American taxpayers have already paid an extra $100 billion out of their pockets for higher gas and diesel prices alone and at least another $60 billion in higher costs for things like groceries, mortgages, and plane tickets as a result of the war,\u201d the senators wrote. \u201cNow you are asking that they pay again to fund a war of choice that Congress never authorized and the President launched with no strategic plan.\u201d\n\nIn their letter, the senators highlight the contrast between the current Pentagon\u2019s transparency record with past wartime practice, noting that Hegseth has briefed Congress only seven times in six months and held just eight Pentagon press briefings or interviews since the war began, compared to more than 70 press briefings in the first month of the Iraq War alone. The senators also criticized the administration\u2019s public supplemental funding request as a seven-page document offering only vague line items, in contrast to the detailed, hundred-page supplemental requests provided to Congress during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.\n\nGillibrand and the senators are requesting that the Department of Defense provide:\n\nA detailed breakdown of all direct and indirect costs of military operations against Iran to date, including damage to installations, aircraft, and equipment.\n\nA full accounting of the $67 billion supplemental request, specifying what covers past costs versus future operations.\n\nA detailed plan for how the Pentagon intends to spend the remaining $34 billion from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.\n\n\u201cDespite asking for tens of billions of additional taxpayer dollars, you have so far failed to provide basic information on how this money has and will be spent,\u201d the senators continued. \u201cCongress must have access to this information to carry out our oversight responsibilities. It is the bare minimum that any American would expect in balancing their own household budget.\u201d\n\nSenator Gillibrand has repeatedly pressed the administration to disclose the true harm of President Trump\u2019s Iran war. In July, she called out Hegseth over the Pentagon\u2019s inaccurate public casualty reporting, pushing for a full and accurate accounting of the human cost of the war, and demanded the release of DoD\u2019s long-delayed investigation into the U.S. strike on an Iranian elementary school that killed more than 100 children. She also pushed for hearings after reports that service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln were left without adequate food and medical care.\n\nIn addition to Senator Gillibrand, the letter was signed by Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chris Coons (D-DE), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Angus King (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n (D-NM), Ed Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Patty Murray (D-WA), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Gary Peters (D-MI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Tina Smith (D-MN), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Ron Wyden (D-OR).\n\nThe full text of the letter is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-19T09:11:33Z", "2026-09-19T09:12:45Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/amid-skyrocketing-fuel-prices-and-dropping-temperatures-gillibrand-holds-press-conference-demanding-release-of-heating-assistance-funding/", "Amid Skyrocketing Fuel Prices And Dropping Temperatures, Gillibrand Holds Press Conference Demanding Release Of Heating Assistance Funding", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to demand that the Trump administration release funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ahead of the cold winter months.\n\n\u201cNew Yorkers are already feeling the pain of President Trump\u2019s economy at the grocery store, the gas pump, and the pharmacy. Now, as temperatures begin to drop, they\u2019re getting hit again: this time at the thermostat,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cFuel prices are soaring because of President Trump\u2019s war with Iran, and New Yorkers need help heating their homes as temperatures drop. I\u2019m calling on the Trump administration to immediately release LIHEAP funding to help low-income New Yorkers afford their energy bills.\u201d\n\nLast week, the price of crude oil rose to $100 per barrel for the first time since July\u2014a direct result of President Trump\u2019s war with Iran. That has driven up the average cost of heating oil in New York up to $6.14 per gallon, which is a 66% increase from this time last year.\n\nAt the same time, President Trump\u2019s administration has yet to release the LIHEAP funding that helps New Yorkers heat their homes in the fall and winter, which was appropriated by Congress in the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 earlier this month. Under this bill, New York is slated to receive an estimated $360 million in LIHEAP funds.\n\nWith temperatures beginning to drop and fuel prices continuing to rise, Senator Gillibrand sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demanding that the administration immediately release this funding.\n\nThe full text of the letter can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-bipartisan-group-of-colleagues-demand-trump-administration-release-all-documents-from-u-s-saudi-nuclear-deal/", "Gillibrand, Bipartisan Group Of Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Release All Documents From U.S.-Saudi Nuclear Deal", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bipartisan group of senators to press the Trump administration to declassify and publicly release the two side letters accompanying the proposed U.S.-Saudi civil nuclear cooperation agreement, referred to as a \u201c123 agreement.\u201d\n\nThe Trump administration recently submitted the 123 agreement to Congress\u2014as is required by law\u2014but while the agreement references the side letters, the letters themselves are classified, which is unprecedented. Because the side letters affect the obligations and operation of the underlying agreement, Congress and the public cannot fully assess what the United States and Saudi Arabia have agreed to without seeing them.\n\n\u201cTransparency is the only path to truth,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cProtecting our national security is of the utmost importance, and a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia has serious implications for it. There is no justification for hiding key parts of this agreement from the public. As part of our constitutional oversight responsibilities, we are demanding that the Trump administration declassify and release these side letters without delay so the American people get the transparency and accountability they deserve.\u201d\n\nIn their letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, the bipartisan group of senators wrote: \u201cCongress has a statutory responsibility under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act to review the proposed nuclear deal, which seeks to facilitate nuclear cooperation with significant implications for U.S. national security interests. Access to the full text is required for the Senate and the public to have a clear understanding of the commitments being made on the nation\u2019s behalf and those being made by Saudi Arabia to the United States.\u201d\n\n\u201cTransparency and open debate are cornerstones of our democracy,\u201d the senators continued. \u201cCongress and the American public must have a meaningful opportunity to review and debate the key components of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal before it potentially enters into force. To that end, we call on you to declassify and release the two side letters without delay.\u201d\n\nSenator Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, has long fought for transparency and oversight around nuclear weapons policy. She led 26 senators in urging President Trump to preserve key nuclear arms control treaties during his first term, and earlier this year, she introduced legislation that would bring much-needed oversight to the military\u2019s use of AI, including banning its use to launch nuclear weapons. She also demanded that the Trump administration give Congress a full intelligence briefing on its strikes last year against Iran\u2019s nuclear facilities.\n\nIn addition to Senator Gillibrand, the letter was signed by U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Edward Markey (D-MA), Rand Paul (R-KY), John Kennedy (R-LA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jack Reed (D-RI), Patty Murray (D-WA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Peter Welch (D-VT).\n\nThe full text of the letter is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/after-his-advocacy-schumer-announces-nearly-300000-for-the-town-of-hamden-to-make-major-repairs-to-roads-severely-damaged-by-tropical-storm-debby", "AFTER HIS ADVOCACY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NEARLY $300,000 FOR THE TOWN OF HAMDEN TO MAKE MAJOR REPAIRS TO ROADS SEVERELY DAMAGED BY TROPICAL STORM DEBBY", "2026-09-17", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "In 2024, Tropical Storm Debby Devastated Communities Across The Southern Tier & Upstate New York, Schumer Says New Federal Funding Will Help Town Upgrade Roads & Critical Infrastructure\n\nSchumer Will Continue To Advocate For More Federal Investment To Ensure Town Has Resources Needed To Complete Project And Protect Local Taxpayers From Shouldering Crushing Costs of Storm Recovery\n\nSchumer: Fed $$ Puts Hamden On Road To Recovery!\n\nFollowing his advocacy, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today announced $294,773.51 for the Town of Hamden to fund major repairs following Tropical Storm Debby. For nearly two years, the Town of Hamden has worked diligently with FEMA to advance its over $5 million request for disaster assistance and mitigation funding. Schumer said this grant is a key first step towards ensuring Hamden residents have the federal assistance they need to support critical repairs to their roads and mitigation efforts to protect the community from future flooding events. Schumer vowed to continue fighting to unlock the other federal support needed to rebuild and strengthen the community\u2019s resilience.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m proud to deliver nearly $300,000 in federal funding needed for the Town of Hamden to repair roads damaged by Tropical Storm Debby. This investment will help restore safe and reliable roads for residents,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cThe community deserves to see these roads repaired without taxpayers having to shoulder the costs of storm recovery, and I\u2019m proud to have helped make this first step a reality. I\u2019ll keep fighting to deliver the remaining funding the Town needs to rebuild stronger and weather the storms ahead.\u201d\n\nSchumer explained that because of flooding during the storm, the town saw severe damage along portions of Chamber Hollows Road, East Brook Road, and many other ditches and shoulders. Schumer said this funding will help keep the Town of Hamden and local taxpayers from bearing the costs of repair projects that were necessary for protecting the town\u2019s infrastructure and local properties. These projects will address storm damage and make several improvements to enhance long-term resiliency. Work will replace existing metal pipes with properly sized concrete box culverts, along with new headwalls and wingwalls to provide additional structural support, improve drainage capacity, and meet New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) requirements. The project will also stabilize a failing roadside embankment where erosion has caused the bank to slide away from the roadway through the installation of soil nails. Additionally, the Town will restore damaged roadside ditches and shoulders in areas impacted by flooding, improving drainage, protecting roadways, and reducing the risk of future storm damage. Schumer\u2019s August letter to FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton supporting federal funding for these repairs and improvements can be found HERE. Schumer said he will continue to fight for more federal funding to ensure the Town has the resources it needs to complete the full project.\n\nSchumer has been a long-standing fighter for Delaware County\u2019s efforts to combat flood damage and natural disasters. After major storms in 2006 and 2011, Schumer advocated for federal disaster declarations on behalf of flood-impacted communities, including Delaware County, that would provide federal funding to enable places like Hamden and other communities within the county to recover and rebuild. As a result, local governments and thousands of property owners were able to apply for disaster assistance following these storms. In the aftermath of the 2006 flooding, Schumer successfully secured approval from FEMA to bring in temporary housing units for displaced residents, including those in Delaware County. In 2008, Schumer secured $300,000 in the Fiscal Year 2008 Appropriations Bill funding for flood protection measures in the Village of Sidney, which included infrastructure repairs to village pump stations and flap gates. With communities like Delaware County in mind, he helped author the provision in the Federal Disaster Aid Bill in 2012 that provided $200 million in Economic Development Administration (EDA) funding to help fund key economic growth projects in counties hammered by natural disasters. Schumer then secured $3.8 million from that provision for the Delaware County IDA. This funding provided critical support to relocate Amphenol Aerospace, keeping them in the community and saving over 950 jobs. Schumer's efforts to secure disaster declarations unlocked the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (MPMG) fund, which brought nearly $7 million to local efforts to buy out over 100 flood-damaged properties in the Lower River Street neighborhood in Sidney for flood mitigation. In 2025, Schumer demanded that FEMA immediately reverse its decision to cancel federal funding for the Sidney Culvert Project, critical for mitigating flooding in the Village of Sidney, helping save lives, and reducing the damage and costs from flooding caused by extreme weather events.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-18T09:27:43Z", "2026-09-18T09:29:09Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-colleagues-issue-statement-on-continued-commitment-to-pass-clarity-act/", "Gillibrand, Colleagues Issue Statement On Continued Commitment To Pass CLARITY Act", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Tonight, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) issued the following statement regarding the CLARITY Act:\n\n\u201cDemocrats have spent the last two years working to pass crypto legislation that would expand opportunity, protect consumers, punish bad actors, create regulatory certainty, and include strong, commonsense ethics provisions for elected officials.\n\n\u201cThis week was a setback, but not the end of that important work. We remain committed to working in a bipartisan fashion to get this legislation passed.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-holds-first-ever-congressional-hearing-on-menopause/", "Gillibrand Holds First Ever Congressional Hearing On Menopause", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "**Watch The Hearing Here**\n\nToday, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rick Scott (R-FL), ranking member and chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, held the first ever congressional hearing on menopause. At the hearing, expert witnesses testified about the urgent need to improve menopause research, training, and care.\n\nAdditionally, Gillibrand and Scott made a bipartisan request to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate how the federal government currently coordinates and funds menopause research and care.\n\n\u201cMenopause impacts over half of our population, and the fact that Congress has never held a hearing on it is absolutely disgraceful,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cToday\u2019s hearing was a critical step toward getting this issue front and center so that we can find the best ways to improve research, training, and care for women experiencing menopause. I am committed to working with all of my colleagues\u2014men and women, Democrats and Republicans\u2014to meet the moment on menopause.\u201d\n\nMenopause is one of the most under-researched, undertreated, and underdiagnosed fields of medicine. Women in midlife make up about a third of the U.S. population. However, less than 1% of federal women\u2019s health research funding is allocated to menopause. Additionally, 80% of OB-GYN residents admit to being ill-prepared to discuss menopause\u2014meaning that women who seek medical care for symptoms of menopause are often left untreated.\n\nThe lack of treatment for menopause also has massive economic implications. A study by the Mayo Clinic found that menopause costs the U.S. economy $26.6 billion per year, including $1.8 billion in lost work time alone. One in ten women leave the workforce because of menopause, taking decades of knowledge and experience with them.\n\nGillibrand and Scott\u2019s bipartisan letter to GAO requests a report on the federal government\u2019s role in menopause care and research. This report will help us better understand remaining gaps in menopause-related research, education, and treatment, and what the federal government can do to address these gaps. The text of the letter can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/icymi-gillibrand-joins-leaders-of-ny-food-banks-to-call-out-trump-administrations-massive-cuts-to-federal-snap-funding/", "ICYMI: Gillibrand Joins Leaders Of NY Food Banks To Call Out Trump Administration\u2019s Massive Cuts To Federal Snap Funding", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "***Watch News12\u2019s Coverage of Senator Gillibrand\u2019s Press Conference Here***\n\nNew York State Will Be Responsible for Estimated $168 Million More Annually as SNAP Cost Responsibilities Shift to State and Local Governments\n\nIn case you missed it, on Monday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stood with CEOs from food banks around the state to call out the change in Trump\u2019s \u201cBig Beautiful Bill\u201d that will imminently shift billions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cost responsibilities from the federal government onto state and local governments, resulting in major financial burdens on New York State. This comes as President Trump\u2019s reckless war in Iran and chaotic tariffs have raised grocery prices for New York families and made it increasingly difficult to put food on the table.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump has consistently threatened and cut the essential services that serve as the backbone of our nation,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cAt a time when people can barely afford a cart of groceries or a tank of gas, this president is making states and localities bear excruciating cost burdens for SNAP programming while he is funding tax cuts for the richest people in the country and pouring billions into a war overseas.\u201d\n\nThe change, which is slated to take effect on October 1 and is part of a broader slate of harmful cuts to the SNAP program, will reduce the federal share of SNAP administrative expenses from 50% to 25%, with states and localities now responsible for covering 75% costs. Counties in New York State are expected to be on the hook for $168 million annually as a result.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s a cut that we\u2019re really going to struggle to weather,\u201d City Harvest CEO Jilly Stephens told News12.\n\nMore than 2.7 million New Yorkers rely on SNAP to feed their families each month. Without this additional federal support, counties across the state may be forced to raise local taxes or slow down the review of SNAP applications.\n\n\u201cYou can think about it in terms of funding, but how we want you to think about it is less food on tables, and less food in lunchboxes,\u201d Kristine Borok, president and CEO of Feeding Westchester, told News12.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-applauds-finalized-ibm-investment-spurred-by-1-billion-from-his-chips-and-science-law-to-build-next-generation-quantum-fab-at-albany-nanotech", "SCHUMER APPLAUDS FINALIZED IBM INVESTMENT SPURRED BY $1 BILLION FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO BUILD NEXT-GENERATION QUANTUM FAB AT ALBANY NANOTECH", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today applauded the finalization of the U.S. Commerce Department\u2019s agreement to award up to $1 billion in federal CHIPS R&D funding, combined with an additional $1 billion in investment from IBM, to form a new entity to operate a secure 300mm quantum wafer fab at Albany NanoTech:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m thrilled that IBM has finalized and fully secured up to $1 billion in federal funding to launch a brand-new, cutting-edge quantum business in the Capital Region. After years of advocacy, this major investment further cements Upstate New York as the center of this critical industry and will ensure that the world\u2019s most advanced quantum technologies are made in the Capital Region,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cI\u2019m proud that Upstate communities continue to directly benefit from the billions in federal R&D funds I secured in my CHIPS and Science Law. We\u2019re creating good-paying jobs, building next generation technologies, and making sure that America leads the world, not China.\u201d\n\nIBM and the U.S. Department of Commerce are each expected to contribute $1 billion to create a new business to operate a state-of-the-art 300mm quantum wafer fab at Albany NanoTech. IBM will also contribute significant intellectual property, assets, and workforce to the new fab to solidify American leadership in the quantum industry, which is expected to generate $850 billion by 2030.\n\nSchumer has worked for years to highlight Albany NanoTech and the Capital Region\u2019s ability to lead the country\u2019s semiconductor and broader technology research and development efforts.\n\nAlbany NanoTech will be one of two public facilities in the world that have a High NA Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography tool, and the only publicly-owned High NA EUV Center in North America. Schumer explained that the new state-of-the-art EUV facility at Albany NanoTech will help the United States establish dominance in advanced semiconductor research and development, including for quantum technology that today\u2019s CHIPS R&D announcement is supporting. The new $10 billion High NA EUV Lithography Center at Albany NanoTech, made possible with a $1 billion investment from Governor Hochul and New York State, hit a critical milestone earlier this year with the beginning of the installation of Tokyo Electron\u2019s leading-edge 300mm wafer coater/developer system.\n\nAlbany NanoTech\u2019s world-renowned capabilities were also central to Schumer and Governor Hochul\u2019s successful effort to secure Micron\u2019s massive $100+ billion megafab project in Upstate NY, with Micron saying Albany NanoTech was a critical factor in their selection of Central NY for their major investment to bring advanced memory chip manufacturing to the U.S. Thanks to Schumer\u2019s efforts and new investments spurred by his CHIPS & Science Law, Upstate NY has become a central hub for America\u2019s semiconductor research and manufacturing.\n\nThanks to Schumer\u2019s CHIPS & Science Law, Upstate New York has seen a major revival in tech manufacturing. In addition to more than $1 billion in CHIPS funding for GlobalFoundries to construct a second, state-of-the-art fab and create a first-of-its-kind advanced chip packaging facility, GlobalFoundries earlier this summer received a letter of intent from the Department of Commerce to award up to $300 million in CHIPS funding for accelerating domestic silicon photonics research and development to support artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and just last week finalized an agreement for up to $375 million in CHIPS funding to launch Quantum Technology Solutions, a new quantum business within GlobalFoundries that will position America at the forefront of technology innovation. Micron has broken ground on a historic $100+ billion investment to build a cutting-edge memory fab in Central New York with the support of an over $6 billion CHIPS agreement. Corning Incorporated finalized a $32 million agreement to make a $315 million investment that would increase production at its Canton facility of specialized glass vital for the semiconductor industry. Edwards Vacuum is nearing completion of a new first-of-its-kind-in-the-country $300+ million dry pump manufacturing facility, supported by an $18 million CHIPS funding award. TTM Technologies, a printed circuit board manufacturer, plans to invest up to $130 million to expand its facilities in Onondaga County, creating up to 400 good-paying jobs, supported by $30 million in federal investment that Schumer delivered. Menlo Micro will invest $150 million to build its microchip switch manufacturing facility in Tompkins County, creating over 100 new, good-paying jobs.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-astronomical-38-billion-cost-of-the-iran-war/", "Gillibrand Statement On Astronomical $38 Billion Cost Of The Iran War", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, in response to Congress\u2019 nonpartisan scorekeeper releasing its finding that the war in Iran has cost taxpayers $38 billion so far, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cDonald Trump is wasting billions of taxpayer dollars fighting a reckless war of choice overseas while working families are paying the price. Americans need relief from sky-high inflation, but this administration is focused instead on dropping bombs, building ballrooms, and appeasing billionaires. This war is an astronomically expensive disaster that is driving up the cost of gas, groceries, and other everyday essentials that we rely on. I won\u2019t stop fighting to end it and hold this administration accountable for their reckless, dangerous actions.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/sens-gillibrand-and-welch-rep-schneider-introduce-bill-to-repeal-and-refund-president-trumps-canadian-tariffs/", "Sens. Gillibrand And Welch, Rep. Schneider Introduce Bill To Repeal And Refund President Trump\u2019s Canadian Tariffs", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "**WATCH: Gillibrand Discusses the BAD DEAL Act on CNN**\n\nToday, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Peter Welch (D-VT) formally introduced the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act to repeal all tariffs levied under Section 338 of the Tariff Act and refund Americans for all duties paid under this authority. This includes President Trump\u2019s 50% tariffs on Canada.\n\nGillibrand previously announced the bill in August, when Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) also cosponsor the bill.\n\nA trade war with Canada will be detrimental to New York\u2019s economy. Canada is one of New York State\u2019s largest export markets for both goods and services, and the state imports more than $20 billion annually from Canada. Already, New York families have spent over $5,500 more due to President Trump\u2019s tariff chaos and other reckless policies. These new 50% tariffs on Canada are projected to cost businesses and households across the U.S. up to $10 billion annually.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs and make life more affordable, but they\u2019ve used their total power in Washington to make life more expensive than ever,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cLet\u2019s be clear: the latest tariffs against Canada are a bad deal for New York families. I\u2019m proud to introduce this legislation to end these costly tariffs and refund Americans. It\u2019s past time for President Trump to stop the political games, get back to the negotiation table, and make a deal that lowers costs and strengthens our economy.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo good will come of this trade war with Canada. The only thing these tariffs will create is economic pain on both sides of the border, especially for Vermont and the other 33 states that rely on Canada as their largest trading partner,\u201d said Senator Welch. \u201cImposing on-again, off-again tariffs is the opposite of how we should treat our close friends and longtime allies, but it\u2019s endemic to how the Trump Administration operates. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in leading the BAD DEAL Act to repeal these reckless tariffs and reclaim Congress\u2019 constitutional role in setting our trade policy.\u201d\n\n\u201cCanada is Illinois\u2019 largest trading partner. The costly tariffs imposed under Section 338 by Trump hurt everyone and help no one,\u201d said Rep. Schneider. \u201cAmerican families are actively struggling to make ends meet and have had enough of President Trump\u2019s trade war. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues to introduce the BAD DEAL Act to repeal this outdated tariff authority and issue the refunds Americans deserve. We must rein in Trump\u2019s chaotic and cost-raising tariffs now before he damages our relationship with our friends and neighbors for years to come.\u201d\n\nThe president\u2019s tariffs have previously been found to be unconstitutional and have already raised costs on New Yorkers. Poll after poll after poll have found that a resounding majority of Americans oppose Trump\u2019s tariffs actions that have raised prices and hurt their families.\n\nSenator Gillibrand has opposed President Trump\u2019s tariffs since the start of his administration and worked tirelessly to get the American people their money back. Last year, she joined 14 of her colleagues in introducing the Small Business RELIEF Act to end Trump\u2019s Tariff Tax and refund small businesses their duties paid. In March, she and her colleagues introduced the Small Business Liberation 2.0 Act to exempt small businesses from another set of Trump-imposed tariffs and refund what they had already paid.\n\nThe full text of the BAD DEAL Act can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/watch-gillibrand-demands-immediate-action-on-artificial-intelligence-tariffs-and-menopause-care-in-cnn-interview/", "Watch: Gillibrand Demands Immediate Action On Artificial Intelligence, Tariffs, And Menopause Care In CNN Interview", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "***Watch Senator Gillibrand\u2019s Full Interview Here***\n\nToday, in an interview on CNN\u2019s The Situation Room, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) called for immediate congressional action on regulating artificial intelligence, repealing President Trump\u2019s 50% tariffs on Canada, and providing sufficient healthcare to the millions of American women going through menopause.\n\nThe interview follows Senator Gillibrand introducing the BAD DEAL Act to repeal and refund Trump\u2019s 50% Canadian tariffs, and it comes ahead of the first ever congressional hearing on menopause that Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, is holding tomorrow.\n\nFootage of Senator Gillibrand\u2019s interview with Pamela Brown can be found here.\n\nTranscripts of key moments can be found below:\n\nON THE URGENT NEED FOR CONGRESS TO PLACE GUARDRAILS ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE THAT PUT HUMANITY FIRST:\n\nGILLIBRAND: We need urgent engagement now. We need to be able to have rules of the road, we need to be able to have reliable guardrails, and we need to be able to be talking to these AI companies regularly about how to do this well, how to maintain our leadership, how to maintain the ability to cure cancer and cure disease, and have massive breakthroughs. But we also need to make sure we\u2019re investing in America. We need to make sure we are investing the wealth of AI into a jobs guarantee, into healthcare and education. We need to make sure that we have a plan for how we deal with these models that are doing things that even the experts did not expect them able to do so soon. And so we do need that regulatory clarity now, and we need to work with AI companies. And I do not think President Trump is providing any leadership on this. He\u2019s sold the most efficient chips to China, but again, not making sure that we have rules of the road that our own AI companies can ensure that the public is safe.\n\nBROWN: He\u2019s calling these warnings from these AI leaders a conspiracy. I\u2019m wondering, in your view, does Congress have the sense of urgency that is needed right now to meet this moment, given all the warnings we\u2019re hearing from AI leaders?\n\nGILLIBRAND: I think we should begin hearings immediately. I also think we should work on a bipartisan basis to provide the guidelines and oversight that is needed. AI companies have been, many of them have been asking for this level of engagement and regulation. We\u2019ve seen so many of the harms, but we also have so much promise, and so we want to make sure we\u2019re at the forefront of this technology, that we are competitive, that we can cure cancer and cure other diseases, but we also want to make sure it doesn\u2019t harm humanity, and so that means alignment has to be there. These AI models must be aligned with humanity. Humanity has to be the focus. I worked in our defense bill over the last several months to try to put a human in the loop on all systems and to make sure AI couldn\u2019t be used for domestic surveillance. We wanted to make sure that nuclear weapons would have proper human oversight before an AI model could choose a target or push send on a nuclear weapon. We also wanted to make sure there was humans in the loop for any offensive weapons. Like, I fully understand how efficient and capable an AI system will be for defense to shoot down missiles on their way to American cities, but when you\u2019re talking about choosing a target or deciding when to bomb or where to bomb, that should have a human oversight in all circumstances.\n\nON GILLIBRAND\u2019S BAD DEAL ACT TO REPEAL AND REFUND PRESIDENT TRUMP\u2019S TARIFFS:\n\nBROWN: You and Senator Peter Welch recently introduced this act to repeal the 50% tariffs placed on Canadian goods and refund Americans for all duties paid. How will this legislation practically manage the logistics of refunding Americans, the taxes they\u2019ve already paid. How would this work?\n\nGILLIBRAND: Well, what the bill is that Senator Welch and I have would repeal these tariffs completely. President Trump has created so much chaos in the market because of these tariffs. In Canada, this new 50% tariff is going to raise prices for New Yorkers on food, on clothing, on everyday household goods, and on building materials, which again will increase the rate of housing and how much it costs to get a better apartment to rent or to buy a home. And so we are trying to repeal those tariffs immediately because what President Trump has done is illegal and creating massive chaos in the economy for everyday New Yorkers and everyday Americans.\n\nON GILLIBRAND HOLDING THE FIRST EVER CONGRESSIONAL HEARING ON MENOPAUSE:\n\nBROWN: Before we let you go, Senator, I want to ask you about you recently making history by convening the first ever congressional hearing on menopause through the Senate Committee on Aging. Tell us why that was so important to you to bring this issue to light.\n\nGILLIBRAND: Well, menopause is what millions of American women go through. 75 million women are either in perimenopause, menopause, or postmenopause in America today, and the inadequate amount of research and analysis and care for these women is literally disgraceful. It\u2019s basic health care for most Americans, and because it is so underresearched and underresourced, a lot of American women don\u2019t know how to best treat their symptoms. The symptoms can be wide-ranging to debilitating, and women have the right to get access to healthcare to make them be able to function in life, to be able to continue to work, continue to thrive, continue to provide for their families. But because of the lack of research, because of the lack of funding, because of the lack of information and availability of treatments, a lot of women needlessly suffer and are unable to live full lives.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-announces-job-corps-centers-to-remain-open-after-trump-administration-fully-rescinds-plan-to-close-one-of-americas-largest-job-training-programs", "SCHUMER ANNOUNCES JOB CORPS CENTERS TO REMAIN OPEN AFTER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FULLY RESCINDS PLAN TO CLOSE ONE OF AMERICA\u2019S LARGEST JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "After Trump Attempted To Eliminate Job Corps Program, Schumer Announces Trump Admin Formally Backs Off Plan To Shut Down America\u2019s 99 Job Corps Centers That Provide Workforce Training For Tens of Thousands of Americans Each Year\n\nFive Job Corps Centers In Upstate NY \u2013 Located In Albany, Sullivan, Orleans, Oneonta & Chautauqua \u2013 Help Workers Get Skills Needed To Access Careers In Healthcare, Construction, Manufacturing, And Other Fields\n\nSchumer: A Win-Win-Win For Students, Small Businesses, & Upstate Communities\n\nAfter Schumer stood at Job Corps centers across Upstate NY to lead the fight to protect one of the nation\u2019s largest and most effective workforce training programs from Trump\u2019s effort to eliminate it, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced the Trump administration has officially rescinded its plan to shut down America\u2019s 99 Job Corps centers.\n\nA new federal settlement agreement between Job Corps and the Trump administration includes protections against the closing of Job Corps campuses and stopping of operations, among other provisions. Schumer explained that the Job Corps centers and programming help train tens of thousands of students across America each year, including thousands in New York, providing them with the skills they need to enter in-demand fields.\n\n\u201cWhen the Trump administration announced that Job Corps was going to be eliminated, I got to work to protect it\u2014traveling across Upstate New York to stand shoulder to shoulder with students, staff, and small businesses that have seen firsthand the benefits of this program. Today, I\u2019m proud to announce that the administration has officially backed off its ill-conceived plan to close one of America\u2019s largest workforce training programs,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cSaving Job Corps is a win-win-win because students get the skills they need to get a good job, small businesses get the trained workforce they need to grow, and Upstate communities get a boost to their economies. Job Corps is about more than training. It\u2019s about giving people across Upstate New York a pathway to a good-paying career, strengthening local communities, and building the healthcare, construction, and manufacturing workforce that will keep our state strong. And I\u2019ll always fight to protect it.\u201d\n\nAfter hearing about Trump\u2019s proposed cuts, Schumer traveled to Job Corps centers across Upstate New York, from the Iroquois Job Corps center in Orleans County to the Cassadaga Job Corps center in Chautauqua County and the Oneonta Job Corps Center in Otsego County, to stand with students, staff, and small business owners and demand we protect this vital pipeline for skilled workers to fill jobs. Earlier this year, the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education funding bill rejected Trump\u2019s call to eliminate Job Corps and instead provides $1.76 billion in federal funding to keep them open. Schumer also secured language that blocks the closure of Job Corps centers unless such closures meet specific requirements.\n\nIn May 2025, Trump paused operations at Job Corps centers nationwide. Afterward, a federal judge temporarily blocked Trump from shutting down Job Corps centers, and another federal judge said operations must resume until the previous case is resolved. Schumer explained that the Trump administration not only attempted to shut down Job Corps centers, but in his budget request, Trump said he wanted to totally zero out funding for the program, effectively killing the program without needing the approval of federal courts.\n\nIn addition to fighting back on Trump\u2019s proposed elimination of funds for Job Corps in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill, Schumer led efforts in the Senate to oppose the Trump administration\u2019s destructive and potentially illegal actions like pausing existing funds for the Job Corps centers. Schumer called on U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to protect Job Corps and demanded answers on these destructive efforts. Due to Schumer\u2019s leadership, the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education funding bill rejected Trump\u2019s call to eliminate Job Corps and instead provides $1.76 billion in federal funding\u2014consistent with the previous year\u2014to keep them open and includes language to protect against efforts to illegally shut down specific centers.\n\nSchumer said Job Corps centers have helped millions of young people ages 16 to 24 finish high school, learn technical skills, and get jobs in in-demand fields such as healthcare and construction. Low-income and at-risk young people have received stable housing and healthcare while developing the skills they need to get good-paying jobs after graduation. Across Upstate NY, centers in Albany, Sullivan, Orleans, Otsego, and Chautauqua Counties serve thousands of young New Yorkers and employ over 500 staff. To learn more about Job Corps, visit https://www.jobcorps.gov, or to apply, visit https://enroll.jobcorps.gov.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/amid-new-york-fashion-week-gillibrand-nadler-reintroduce-fabric-act-to-bring-accountability-and-transparency-to-the-fashion-industry/", "Amid New York Fashion Week, Gillibrand, Nadler Reintroduce FABRIC Act To Bring Accountability And Transparency To The Fashion Industry", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Congressman Jerry Nadler (D-NY-12) announced the reintroduction of their Fashioning Accountability and Building Real Institutional Change (FABRIC) Act. In New York State, there are approximately 130,000 people employed by the fashion industry, including thousands working in apparel manufacturing. Garment workers are a cornerstone of the American economy, and for far too long, they have faced unsafe working conditions, wage theft, and piecework pay, which often prioritizes fast fashion over the safety of workers. Gillibrand and Nadler\u2019s FABRIC Act would protect over 75,000 American garment workers and help revitalize the garment manufacturing industry in the United States by improving working conditions and reforming the piece-rate pay scale.\n\n\u201cGarment workers are the backbone of a multibillion-dollar industry, yet for far too long, their labor has been undervalued and exploited,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cWe cannot champion American innovation while turning a blind eye to abusive labor practices in our own backyard. It\u2019s time to take bold action at the federal level to change the fabric of the American garment industry. The United States was once home to a booming apparel manufacturing industry, and it\u2019s time to reexamine how this industry has evolved over the past 50 years and change how we treat our workers. With the FABRIC Act, we can curb wage theft, protect our workers, and revitalize domestic manufacturing so that \u2018Made in America\u2019 also means ethically made.\u201d\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s garment workers have been undervalued and subjected to unfair labor practices for far too long, due to weak regulations across the fashion industry and the rise of fast fashion. With more than 100,000 New Yorkers contributing their labor to a billion-dollar garment industry, it is time to protect these workers and others across our nation and make historic investments in domestic manufacturing by passing the FABRIC Act,\u201d said Congressman Jerrold Nadler. \u201cI\u2019m proud to work with Senator Gillibrand to protect workers\u2019 rights, bring jobs back from overseas, and revitalize the American fashion industry.\u201d\n\nThe FABRIC Act proposes to address these issues by:\n\nRestructuring pay rates for garment workers and providing minimum wage as a floor with productivity incentives on top.\n\nEstablishing new liability measures that compel major retailers to become allies in combating workplace violations.\n\nIntroducing recordkeeping and transparency measures, including requiring garment manufacturers and contractors operating in the U.S. to register with the Department of Labor.\n\nIncentivizing reshoring by creating a domestic garment manufacturing grant program aimed at revitalizing the industry.\n\nIn addition to Gillibrand and Nadler, the bill is cosponsored by Senators Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), as well as Reps. Deborah Ross (D-NC), Don Beyer (D-VA), Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Robert Garcia (D-CA), Dan Goldman (D-NY), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). The bill is also endorsed by AFL-CIO, UNITE HERE, Workers United, and RWDSU.\n\nThe full text of the FABRIC Act can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/in-rochester-gillibrand-raises-alarm-on-trump-administration-slashing-federal-funding-for-snap-and-threatening-new-yorkers-benefits/", "In Rochester: Gillibrand Raises Alarm On Trump Administration Slashing Federal Funding For SNAP And Threatening New Yorkers\u2019 Benefits", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "New York State Will Be Responsible for Estimated $168 Million More Annually as SNAP Cost Responsibilities Shift to State and Local Governments\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand held a press conference calling out the change in Trump\u2019s \u201cBig Beautiful Bill\u201d that will imminently shift billions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cost responsibilities from the federal government onto state and local governments, resulting in major financial burdens on New York State. This comes as President Trump\u2019s reckless war in Iran and chaotic tariffs have raised grocery prices for New York families and made it increasingly difficult to put food on the table.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump has consistently threatened and cut the essential services that serve as the backbone of our nation,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cAt a time when people can barely afford a cart of groceries or a tank of gas, this president is making states and localities bear excruciating cost burdens for SNAP programming while he is funding tax cuts for the richest people in the country and pouring billions into a war overseas.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo one should confuse the federal shift in SNAP funding with a reduction in our local commitment to people who rely on SNAP. Monroe County will continue to ensure eligible residents receive their benefits,\u201d said Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. \u201cHowever, every dollar we have to spend covering what used to be a federal responsibility is a dollar we have less available for other critical services and investments here at home. Thank you to Senator Gillibrand for hearing our voice and advocating for local county taxpayers.\u201d\n\n\u201cAt 1199SEIU, our fight is about more than contracts and wages. It is about dignity, fairness, and ensuring that every person has the opportunity to live a healthy and secure life. When children go hungry, seniors struggle to afford food, and working families are pushed deeper into poverty, we have a responsibility to speak out and demand change,\u201d said Tracey Harrison, 1199SEIU Vice President for the Rochester and Corning Area. \u201cThat is why we will continue to stand together and advocate for policies that strengthen families and communities, not just the wealthiest among us. Restore the SNAP benefits now!\n\nThe change, which is slated to take effect on October 1 and is part of a broader slate of harmful cuts to the SNAP program, will reduce the federal share of SNAP administrative expenses from 50% to 25%, with states and localities now responsible for covering 75% costs. Counties in New York State are expected to be on the hook for $168 million annually as a result, with Monroe County being responsible for an additional $3 million to keep SNAP-supported programs running. Nearly 100,000 people in Monroe County rely on SNAP to feed their families each month. Without this additional federal support, counties may be forced to raise local taxes or slow down the review of SNAP applications.\n\nSenator Gillibrand has led the fight against hunger in New York and across the nation. Through legislative efforts like the Closing the Meal Gap Act and the Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act, she has consistently worked to expand SNAP benefit amounts, remove administrative red tape, and protect low-income families from electronic benefit theft. Her commitment to expanding and protecting SNAP benefits has helped ensure that federal nutrition programs remain a strong and accessible lifeline for millions of Americans.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/in-schenectady-gillibrand-rails-against-closure-of-veterans-affairs-community-based-outpatient-clinic/", "In Schenectady, Gillibrand Rails Against Closure of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "1,500 Capital Region Veterans\u2019 Care Disrupted\n\nDespite Repeated Requests for Answers, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Has Provided Little Transparency and Communication on the Future of Capital Region Veterans\u2019 Services\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, held a press conference addressing the recent closure of the Schenectady Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC). This is the region\u2019s second CBOC closure in five years, following the shutdown of the Troy CBOC in July 2021, forcing veterans to seek alternative healthcare in places that may be far from their homes.\n\n\u201cThe Schenectady VA provided access to care for more than 1,500 veterans in the Capital Region who put their lives on the line to protect our nation,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cThe decision to close this facility with little communication on alternative care could have devastating consequences. Veterans served our country, and we have a duty and responsibility to ensure their care. I have repeatedly demanded answers from VA Secretary Doug Collins, and I want to reiterate that any plans going forward must include the veterans who have relied on the care of the Schenectady VA.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe federal VA closed our Schenectady Clinic despite months of warnings from veterans and repeated calls to stop this decision,\u201d said Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. \u201cThe VA\u2019s own records show that cost and projected savings were part of the plan. The bottom line is our veterans should never be asked to pay the price for federal cost-cutting. The lack of answers and communication throughout this process was unacceptable. Veterans deserved answers, not excuses, and access to care, not another barrier standing in their way. At the very least, the VA should have paused the closure, met with us and listened to the veterans who depended on this clinic. The doors may be closed, but the fight is not over. I will continue standing with our veterans and fighting to restore the local access to health care that this closure stripped away.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs Rotterdam Town Supervisor, I stand firmly against the closing of the Schenectady VA Clinic,\u201d said Rotterdam Town Supervisor John Polimeni. \u201cThis decision, overseen by VA Secretary Doug Collins, abandons the men and women who wore our nation\u2019s uniform and now face greater barriers to the care they were promised. I have repeatedly requested meetings with VA staff and have offered practical solutions to keep services accessible locally, yet those concerns have gone unanswered. Our veterans deserve better than to be pushed farther from care and treated as a budget line instead of as heroes who have earned our unwavering support.\u201d\n\nThe closure of the Schenectady VA Clinic is a slap in the face to those who sacrifice everything for this country and runs contradictory to our shared commitment to caring for all of our veterans when they return home,\u201d said State Senator Patricia Fahy. \u201cSchenectady County veterans should not have to travel further or pay more to access the basic services afforded to them after their service is complete. Our community has not been and will not be silent while this federal administration rips away healthcare from veterans at a time when access to quality, affordable healthcare is dwindling. Our message is clear: reverse this decision and continue your commitment to serving our Schenectady County veterans and meet them where they are in our community.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe closure of the Schenectady VA clinic is a serious concern for Veterans across the Capital Region who relied on that facility for their care,\u201d said Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy. \u201cOur Veterans should not face additional barriers or uncertainty when it comes to accessing the health care they earned through their service. I share Senator Gillibrand\u2019s concerns and believe the VA must provide clear answers and a plan that ensures continuity of care for every Veteran affected by this closure.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe VA clinic in Rotterdam provided care to more than 1,500 veterans. Now, those veterans are dealing with the impact of its closure, including challenges finding transportation to get to another clinic and uncertainty about who will provide their care going forward,\u201d said Schenectady County Legislature Chairman Gary Hughes. \u201cOur veterans served and sacrificed for our country. They earned these benefits, and we have a responsibility to make sure they can access the care they need. We thank Senator Gillibrand for standing up for our veterans and bringing us together to make sure their voices are heard.\u201d\n\nWhen the closure was announced in March 2026, Gillibrand immediately called on the Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins to halt the closure and provide immediate answers to ensure that healthcare would not be disrupted for the over 1,500 Capital Region veterans who relied on this clinic. Now, six months following the original letter, and after a subsequent follow-up letter in August, few questions have been answered, even as the VA has closed the clinic.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/in-westchester-gillibrand-leaders-of-food-banks-statewide-raise-alarm-on-trump-administration-slashing-federal-funding-for-snap-and-threatening-new-yorkers-benefits/", "In Westchester: Gillibrand, Leaders of Food Banks Statewide Raise Alarm On Trump Administration Slashing Federal Funding For SNAP And Threatening New Yorkers\u2019 Benefits", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "New York State Will Be Responsible for Estimated $168 Million More Annually as SNAP Cost Responsibilities Shift to State and Local Governments\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joined CEOs from food banks around the state to gaggle with reporters regarding the change in Trump\u2019s \u201cBig Beautiful Bill\u201d that will imminently shift billions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cost responsibilities from the federal government onto state and local governments, resulting in major financial burdens on New York State. This comes as President Trump\u2019s reckless war in Iran and chaotic tariffs have raised grocery prices for New York families and made it increasingly difficult to put food on the table.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump has consistently threatened and cut the essential services that serve as the backbone of our nation,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cAt a time when people can barely afford a cart of groceries or a tank of gas, this president is making states and localities bear excruciating cost burdens for SNAP programming while he is funding tax cuts for the richest people in the country and pouring billions into a war overseas.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe recent decrease in SNAP enrollment does not mean hunger is disappearing in Westchester County, across New York State, or anywhere in our country; it means fewer people are getting the food they need,\u201d said Kristine Borok, President and CEO of Feeding Westchester. \u201cRight now, 41% of Westchester households are at risk of hunger, and that number is growing. The inability of families working full-time jobs to put food on the table is not a fleeting occurrence; it has become a change in our society. The food banks represented here today, and our network of partners across Westchester County and New York State, are committed to doing everything in our power to make sure no one in our community goes hungry. To be clear: food banks would need to double or triple our distribution to replace the SNAP cuts. Our network was never meant to replace the federal safety net. Food banks were built as an emergency response system, not a permanent substitute for federal nutrition programs, and we cannot absorb cuts of this magnitude on top of the rising cost of living.\u201d\n\nThe change, which is slated to take effect on October 1 and is part of a broader slate of harmful cuts to the SNAP program, will reduce the federal share of SNAP administrative expenses from 50% to 25%, with states and localities now responsible for covering 75% costs. Counties in New York State are expected to be on the hook for $168 million annually as a result, with Westchester County being responsible for an additional $4.5 million to keep SNAP-supported programs running. More than 65,000 people in Westchester County rely on SNAP to feed their families each month. Without this additional federal support, counties may be forced to raise local taxes or slow down the review of SNAP applications.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-33-million-in-federal-funding-for-upstate-new-york-airports", "SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $33+ MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR UPSTATE NEW YORK AIRPORTS", "2026-09-14", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Elmira/Corning Regional Airport To Receive Over $11M For Runway Construction And Syracuse International Airport To Receive Nearly $13M For Public Use Deicing Pad\n\nAnnouncement Includes Fed $$ \u2013 For Central New York, Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley, Western New York And North Country Airports \u2013 From FAA\u2019s Airport Improvement Program Which Senators Boosted In Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law And FAA Reauthorization Law\n\nSchumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Helping Upstate NY Reach New Heights!\n\nU.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they are delivering $33,720,260 in new federal funding to upgrade airport facilities and equipment at Upstate New York airports. This federal funding was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)\u2019s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). These grants will fund infrastructure projects, including ones that enhance airfield safety, modernize and upgrade taxiways, and prepare New York airports for winter.\n\n\u201cKeeping our airports in top-notch shape is crucial to attracting business and tourism to Upstate New York. With winter approaching, it is more important than ever to ensure our airports are prepared for whatever winter storms come our way. I\u2019m proud to deliver more than $33 million in federal funding to help our airports, from Elmira to Syracuse, invest in key safety upgrades and modernization efforts,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cThe Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Law is continuing to help improvements at New York\u2019s airports take off. I\u2019ll always continue to fight to deliver federal resources to help our local economies reach new heights.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am proud to announce more than $33 million in federal funding to improve airports across New York State,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee. \u201cFrom expanded deicing pads that keep flights running safely during winter storms to essential snow removal equipment and runway upgrades, this new round of FY26 AIP grants will modernize airport infrastructure in communities statewide, enhancing reliability and travel efficiency for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers. I will always fight to bring home the funding that our airports need to ensure safety and operate at the highest standard.\u201d\n\nA breakdown of awards can be found below:\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-15T09:50:21Z", "2026-09-15T09:52:05Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-announces-resolution-commemorating-25th-anniversary-of-september-11-2001-terror-attacks/", "Gillibrand Announces Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating 25th Anniversary of September 11, 2001 Terror Attacks", "2026-09-11", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand led a bipartisan group of her colleagues in announcing a Senate resolution honoring the victims, first responders, and survivors of 9/11, as well as the service members who defended the United States in the aftermath. The resolution pays tribute to the 2,977 individuals killed in Lower Manhattan, at the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. It also honors the 343 firefighters, 72 law enforcement officers, 8 emergency medical technicians and paramedics, and 55 military personnel at the Pentagon who sacrificed their lives responding to the attacks, alongside the passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93. The resolution also recognizes the charitable foundations, nonprofit organizations, labor organizations, faith-based organizations, and community groups that have faithfully served survivors and families of victims.\n\n\u201cTwenty-five years ago, our nation experienced tragedy, but in our darkest hour, we saw the extraordinary courage and resilience of the American people,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand.\u201cAs we mark 25 years since September 11, 2001, we owe it to the victims, the heroes who ran into the burning towers, and the military personnel who answered the call to serve to ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten. This resolution reaffirms our commitment to standing with survivors and their families, supporting the programs that continue to provide critical care, and vowing to never forget.\u201d\n\nThroughout her time in Congress, Senator Gillibrand has continuously advocated for 9/11first responders and survivors, championing major federal efforts to secure permanent healthcare and financial compensation. She led the passage of the James Zadroga 9/11Health and Compensation Act of 2010 to establish the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) and reopen the Victim Compensation Fund (VCF). She also spearheaded the passage of long-term protections for the 9/11 community with the James Zadroga 9/11Health and Compensation Reauthorization Act to extend the WTCHP through 2090, co-authored the Never Forget the Heroes Act of 2019 to permanently fund the VCF, and led legislative fixes to stabilize the WTCHP\u2019s budget formula, ensuring that over 140,000 enrolled responders and survivors maintain access to specialized care and benefits.\n\nIn addition to Senator Gillibrand, the resolution is cosponsored by Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Tim Kaine (D-VA), John Fetterman (D-PA), Mark Warner (D-VA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and John Boozman (R-AR).\n\nThe resolution can be read HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-12T09:02:30Z", "2026-09-12T09:03:27Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-reappointment-of-dr-john-howard-as-head-of-the-world-trade-center-health-program/", "Gillibrand Statement On Reappointment Of Dr. John Howard As Head Of The World Trade Center Health Program", "2026-09-10", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) applauded the reappointment of Dr. John Howard as Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and Administrator of the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP).\n\n\u201cHonoring our promise to \u2018never forget\u2019 means protecting healthcare for 9/11 first responders and survivors, and Dr. Howard sets the example,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cParticularly as we approach 25 years since September 11, we must rely on experienced leadership to ensure our heroes get the specialized care they need to cope with the long-term health effects of toxic exposure. I am glad that Dr. Howard has been reappointed to continue this essential work, and I will always fight to make sure our heroes receive the care they deserve. \u201d\n\nIn July, Gillibrand (D-NY) led a bipartisan, bicameral letter urging Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to reappoint Dr. John Howard to another six-year term as NIOSH director and WTCHP administrator. The lawmakers highlighted Dr. Howard\u2019s leadership of the World Trade Center Health Program and noted that Congress recently secured lifetime funding for the program, ensuring responders and survivors continue receiving the care they have earned.\n\nSenator Gillibrand has been leading the push for 9/11 first responders and survivors still battling illnesses from their toxic exposure at Ground Zero. She recently pushed HHS to expand coverage of cancer screenings for 9/11 responders and survivors under the WTCHP. She also led the bipartisan, bicameral fight to fix the World Trade Center Health Program\u2019s funding shortfall, and she delivered full, permanent funding for the program, signed into law in February 2026.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-11T09:25:29Z", "2026-09-11T09:27:08Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-colleagues-condemn-dojs-failure-to-vigorously-defend-fundamental-gun-violence-prevention-law/", "Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn DOJ\u2019s Failure To Vigorously Defend Fundamental Gun Violence Prevention Law", "2026-09-09", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined 12 Senate colleagues in condemning the Department of Justice (DOJ)\u2019s refusal to seek immediate appellate relief from a recent district court decision striking down key regulatory requirements of the National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA).\n\nIn a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche, the senators expressed serious concerns about DOJ\u2019s failure to vigorously defend the NFA, a foundational federal gun violence prevention law that regulates some of the most dangerous concealable weapons in the country.\n\n\u201cAs gun violence continues to threaten the safety of our kids, our families, and our police officers, the Trump administration should be doing more to keep guns out of the wrong hands \u2013 not less,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cRefusing to defend these nearly 100-year-old protections is a direct surrender to the gun lobby at the expense of American lives. It\u2019s absolutely unconscionable, and I am doing everything I can to fight back.\u201d\n\nLast month, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas held unconstitutional the NFA\u2019s regulatory requirements for certain highly dangerous weapons. Although the court temporarily stayed its order to give DOJ time to seek immediate appellate relief, DOJ declined to do so, opting instead to let the court\u2019s injunction take effect.\n\n\u201cDOJ\u2019s failure to seek immediate relief is profoundly concerning\u2014for the integrity of the Department, the rule of law, and the public\u2019s safety,\u201d the senators wrote. \u201cThe Department has long recognized its \u2018duty to defend the constitutionality of an Act of Congress whenever a reasonable argument can be made in its support.\u2019 During your confirmation proceedings, you reiterated this precise principle\u2014including in the specific context of the NFA.\u201d The senators went on to note that DOJ\u2019s sudden retreat appeared to be the result of a substantial pressure campaign by gun rights lobbyists and a group of Republican lawmakers.\n\nThe senators demanded answers about DOJ\u2019s justification for not seeking immediate relief and called on DOJ to appeal the district court\u2019s decision.\n\n\u201cAs a result of DOJ\u2019s refusal to seek a stay of the District Court\u2019s order, some of the most dangerous concealable weapons in the country\u2014including those that have been used in several mass shootings\u2014can now be (and have been) bought and sold outside the NFA\u2019s heightened regulatory framework for the first time in nearly 100 years,\u201d the senators concluded. \u201cWe urge the Department to resume its vigorous defense of the NFA and fulfill the promises you made to defend the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress and keep Americans safe.\u201d\n\nSenator Gillibrand continues to be a fierce advocate for commonsense gun regulation. She previously wrote the interstate gun trafficking ban that became law as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which has led to over 6,000 guns being taken off the streets. When the Trump administration stopped providing updates on the number of alleged traffickers charged under the interstate gun trafficking ban, Gillibrand successfully demanded that DOJ restore transparency and resume the updates. In July, she also called out the Trump administration\u2019s dangerous rollbacks of gun safety regulations like those that block illegal firearm sales and keep guns away from people with a history of mental illness.\n\nIn addition to Senator Gillibrand, the letter was signed by Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Peter Welch (D-VT).\n\nThe full text of the letter is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-10T09:25:58Z", "2026-09-10T09:27:09Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-oil-prices-hitting-100-a-barrel-amid-trumps-continued-failures-in-iran/", "Gillibrand Statement On Oil Prices Hitting $100 A Barrel Amid Trump\u2019s Continued Failures In Iran", "2026-09-09", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, in response to reports that Trump\u2019s war in Iran has again spiked oil prices to $100 a barrel and has left 18 U.S. service members dead and 820 wounded so far, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement:\n\n\u201cTrump\u2019s reckless war in Iran continues to hit devastating new milestones. With oil prices skyrocketing and diesel reaching new record highs every day, Americans are struggling to fill up their gas tanks and put food on their tables. Our brave troops in the Middle East continue to be harmed with no strategy to guide them, no clear objectives to reach, and no idea of when they are going home. And President Trump, instead of working to lower costs and end this war, is spending his time hosting a multi-day tribute to himself. It\u2019s an absolute disgrace. American families and service members deserve better than the embarrassment that is the Trump administration.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-10T09:25:58Z", "2026-09-10T09:27:09Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-applauds-finalized-375-million-award-from-his-chips-and-science-law-for-globalfoundries-to-launch-new-quantum-business", "SCHUMER APPLAUDS FINALIZED $375 MILLION AWARD FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW FOR GLOBALFOUNDRIES TO LAUNCH NEW QUANTUM BUSINESS", "2026-09-09", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "New York, N.Y. \u2013 U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today applauded the finalization of the U.S. Commerce Department\u2019s agreement to award up to $375 million in federal funding from Schumer\u2019s CHIPS & Science Law to launch Quantum Technology Solutions, a new quantum business within GlobalFoundries that will position America at the forefront of technology innovation.\n\n\u201cQuantum technology will define the next generation of innovation, and Upstate New York is where that future is being built. I\u2019m thrilled that GlobalFoundries has finalized and fully secured up to $375 million in federal investment to support a brand-new quantum business in the Capital Region, made possible by the billions in federal R&D funds I included in my CHIPS and Science Law,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cThis investment will strengthen America\u2019s domestic manufacturing base and make sure the technologies that define our future are built right here in the Capital Region. Upstate New York\u2019s manufacturing once powered the world, and I\u2019ll keep fighting to make sure we can do it again and outcompete China.\u201d\n\nSchumer said this funding, made possible by his CHIPS & Science Law, will help expand America\u2019s domestic manufacturing capacity for large-scale quantum computers.\n\nGlobalFoundries is also a key partner of a second CHIPS R&D award finalized this week, an award of up to $100 million to Quantinuum, which will lead to further federal investment and jobs in the Capital Region. This is a partnership that Schumer has helped facilitate as part of this CHIPS investment.\n\nAdditionally, GlobalFoundries has been a long-time partner and manufacturer for PsiQuantum, which has also finalized an award this week of up to $100 million from the CHIPS R&D program. Schumer has long been a supporter of PsiQuantum\u2019s work with GlobalFoundries, delivering $25 million in federal funding in 2022 to expand research and development spearheaded out of the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York, to manufacture and test photonic quantum computing technology. GlobalFoundries is a leading producer of chips that are critical across industries, from mobile phones and artificial intelligence to automobiles and defense technologies.\n\nGlobalFoundries\u2019 chips are also critical to the development of quantum technologies, which are critical to American leadership in global innovation. Schumer has long supported GlobalFoundries\u2019 growth in the Capital Region, delivering a CHIPS award of up to $1.5 billion in direct funding through the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law he initiated and successfully passed into law. The funding is supporting the expansion of GlobalFoundries\u2019 existing fab in Malta, NY, and the construction of a second, state-of-the-art fab at the same site, in addition to the modernization of the company\u2019s current facility in VT, all of which will create thousands of new, good-paying manufacturing and construction jobs. GlobalFoundries then secured an additional $75 million in CHIPS funding to make a $3 billion investment to create a first-of-its-kind advanced chip packaging facility at its Saratoga County location, thanks to Schumer\u2019s CHIPS & Science Law.\n\nThanks to Schumer\u2019s CHIPS & Science Law, Upstate New York has seen a major revival in tech manufacturing. In addition to massive federal funding for GlobalFoundries to grow in the Capitol Region, Micron has broken ground for a historic $100+ billion investment to build a cutting-edge memory fab in Central New York with the support of an over $6 billion CHIPS agreement. Corning Incorporated finalized a $32 million agreement to make a $315 million investment that would increase production at its Canton facility of specialized glass vital for the semiconductor industry. Edwards Vacuum is nearing completion of a new first-of-its-kind-in-the-country $300+ million dry pump manufacturing facility, supported by an $18 million CHIPS funding award. TTM Technologies, a printed circuit board manufacturer, plans to invest up to $130 million to expand its facilities in Onondaga County, creating up to 400 good-paying jobs, supported by $30 million in federal investment that Schumer delivered. Menlo Micro will invest $150 million to build its microchip switch manufacturing facility in Tompkins County, creating over 100 new, good-paying jobs.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-11T09:25:29Z", "2026-09-11T09:27:08Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/as-canadian-retaliatory-tariffs-take-effect-gillibrand-issues-statement-on-president-trumps-reckless-trade-war-and-her-bill-to-repeal-it/", "As Canadian Retaliatory Tariffs Take Effect, Gillibrand Issues Statement On President Trump\u2019s Reckless Trade War And Her Bill To Repeal It", "2026-09-08", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Last Month, Gillibrand Announced Legislation To Repeal President Trump\u2019s 50% Tariffs On Canadian Goods\n\nToday, as President Trump\u2019s trade war with Canada rages on and Canada\u2019s 50% tariffs on American goods take effect, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s costly trade war with Canada is the latest example of the president playing political games at the expense of our economy, our alliances, and American families\u2019 financial security. This trade war with Canada will raise costs for New York families and small businesses who are already struggling to make ends meet.\n\n\u201cCongress must pass my legislation to end these reckless tariffs once and for all and refund Americans for duties they\u2019ve already paid. It\u2019s past time for President Trump to stop the chaos, get back to the negotiation table, and make a deal that lowers costs for American families.\u201d\n\nThe president\u2019s tariffs have previously been found to be unconstitutional and have already raised costs on New Yorkers. Poll after poll after poll has found that a resounding majority of Americans oppose Trump\u2019s tariffs actions that have raised prices and hurt their families.\n\nSenator Gillibrand has opposed President Trump\u2019s tariffs since the start of his administration. Shortly after the president levied 50% tariffs on Canada, Senator Gillibrand announced the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act to repeal all tariffs levied under Section 338 of the Tariff Act and refund Americans for all duties paid under this authority\u2014including Trump\u2019s latest 50% tariffs on Canada.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-09T09:27:09Z", "2026-09-09T09:29:04Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-release-of-city-records-on-post-9-11-air-quality-in-lower-manhattan/", "Gillibrand Statement On Release Of City Records On Post-9/11 Air Quality In Lower Manhattan", "2026-09-08", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Gillibrand: \u201cThere Must Be Accountability. These Records Must Be Released In Full. The 9/11 Community And New York Deserve The Truth About What Was Known And When\u201d\n\nToday, in response to new reports underscoring that New Yorkers were misled about dangerous air quality after the terror attack in New York City on September 11, 2001, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cIn the aftermath of 9/11, our first responders and survivors were told the same thing over and over: prove it. Prove that the dust and smoke you breathed for months at Ground Zero made you sick. Prove that your cancer, your lung disease, your colleague\u2019s death was connected to the cleanup. Dying heroes had to travel to Washington to plead with members of Congress to look them in the eye, believe them, and help them.\n\n\u201cI have spent my Senate career fighting for these families: passing the Zadroga Act to establish the World Trade Center Health Program, permanently funding the Victim Compensation Fund, and fixing the health program\u2019s funding shortfall. Together, we had to fight to prove what we already knew, and what it appears some officials knew from the very beginning.\n\n\u201cI want to thank Mayor Mamdani and his administration for releasing these initial public records regarding the toxins present during and after the attacks, and for their commitment to fully review and publicize more records over the next year.\n\n\u201cThese documents suggest officials had evidence of dangerous conditions \u2013 benzene and asbestos spiking in November 2001, and carcinogens present the following summer \u2013 while assuring the public there was little long-term risk. Firefighters worked that site for months breathing air the city claimed was safe, but apparently knew was harmful.\n\n\u201cThere must be accountability. These records must be released in full. The 9/11 community and New York deserve the truth about what was known and when.\n\n\u201cWe already know the cost: last week, the FDNY released a report that over 9,000 people \u2013 including 600 firefighters \u2013 have died from illnesses tied to Ground Zero. Overall, more than 12,000 FDNY members have at least one World Trade Center-related condition, and nearly a quarter of those have been diagnosed with cancer.\n\n\u201cThis is also why our fight for the World Trade Center Health Program is not finished. Securing funding was essential, but I will keep pressing the program to fix delays in certifying new conditions, clinical staffing shortages, and administrative backlogs. Nobody who breathed that air should be denied care or have to wait years for it.\n\n\u201cTwenty-five years after one of the darkest days in our nation\u2019s history, we cannot forget the sacrifices and heroism of our first responders and ordinary New Yorkers who ran through flame, rubble, and toxic soot to save lives. Who cleaned up the aftermath and then fought to rebuild New York City stronger than ever. In our nation\u2019s darkest hour, they put on the armor of light. We must never forget their courage, nor can we ignore the toll that that courage took on their health and their families.\u201d\n\nThe World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) was established in 2011 as part of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act and was originally funded for five years at $1.6 billion. The program was reauthorized in 2015 and extended through 2090 with bipartisan support. In 2022, Senator Gillibrand led lawmakers in passing $1 billion for the WTCHP in the end-of-year spending bill, and in 2023, Senator Gillibrand helped secure an additional $676 million for the program. Earlier this year, she successfully secured full funding for the program, continuing her commitment to ensuring 9/11 responders and survivors receive the care they need, now and in the years ahead.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-09T09:27:09Z", "2026-09-09T09:29:04Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-after-securing-congressional-gold-medal-to-recognize-historic-miracle-on-ice-1980-olympic-ice-hockey-team-visits-mt-van-hoevenberg-olympic-sports-complex-to-showcase-potential-for-future-olympic-games", "SCHUMER, AFTER SECURING CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL TO RECOGNIZE HISTORIC \u201cMIRACLE ON ICE\u201d 1980 OLYMPIC ICE HOCKEY TEAM, VISITS MT VAN HOEVENBERG OLYMPIC SPORTS COMPLEX TO SHOWCASE POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE...", "2026-09-08", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Last Year, Schumer Introduced And Led To Passage Bipartisan Legislation To Celebrate Historic Ice Hockey Game And Honor Olympic U.S. Men\u2019s Ice Hockey Champions With Congressional Gold Medal Recognition \u2013 Including One To Be Displayed At New York\u2019s Lake Placid Olympic Center\n\nSenator Reveals His Office Is Participating In Efforts to Explore Potential 2042 NYC-Lake Placid Bid To Have Highest Level Of Competition Featured At New York\u2019s World-Class Facilities\n\nSchumer: Lake Placid Has A Rich Olympic History; We Should Look To Continue That Legacy!\n\nA year after the passage of his legislation honoring the 1980 U.S. Men\u2019s Olympic Hockey Team with a Congressional Gold Medal, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer last week visited Mt Van Hoevenberg Olympic Sports Complex to highlight efforts to bring the Winter Olympics back to the North Country. Schumer explained he is involved with new efforts to pursue a bid to host the 2042 Games and said there is no better place than New York State \u2013 with its rich sports history and world-class facilities \u2013 to host.\n\n\u201cLake Placid holds a long and special place in Winter Olympic history \u2013 having hosted both the 1932 and 1980 Games. Last year, I was proud to sponsor the commemoration of the 1980 \u2018Miracle on Ice\u2019 Olympic Ice Hockey Team with the Congressional Gold Medal to be displayed right here in Lake Placid. This historic team, made up of amateur players, sparked an explosion of American pride and patriotism when they defeated the vaunted Soviet Union Red Army Team at the 1980 Winter Olympic Games and then beat Finland in the gold medal game,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cLake Placid-NYC Games would mean the highest level of competition featured at our world-class facilities, including Lake Placid\u2019s unique alpine and sliding infrastructure. I applaud Governor Hochul\u2019s efforts to look at the feasibility of bringing the Games back here, and I am happy to lend my support to those exploratory efforts. I think Lake Placid just might have more miracles to share with the world.\u201d\n\nLast year, Schumer introduced and helped lead to passage his legislation honoring the 1980 U.S. Men\u2019s Olympic Hockey Team. The team defeated the mighty four-time Olympic champion Soviet Union Team in the semifinal game of the tournament and went on to win a gold medal in a thrilling come-from-behind game against the Finnish National Team. Schumer\u2019s legislation celebrates the team\u2019s historic victory with a Congressional Gold Medal to recognize their extraordinary achievement, including displaying one of the Congressional Gold Medals at the Lake Placid Olympic Center. Also, in 2016, Schumer visited the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid to launch his successful effort to end the \u201cVictory Tax\u201d that had forced our medal-winning heroes to pay tax to the IRS on the value of their medals and accompanying victory stipends.\n\nSchumer says bringing the Olympics back to Lake Placid and New York would be a once-in-a-generation opportunity to use Lake Placid\u2019s top-notch winter sports infrastructure and New York City\u2019s iconic stadiums for a modern Olympic Games. As New York State considers bidding on the 2042 Winter Olympic Games, Schumer revealed his office is participating in an exploratory committee to evaluate the feasibility of bringing the Winter Olympics back for a joint New York City-Lake Placid-hosted games, and he wants to support these efforts in any way possible.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-09T09:27:09Z", "2026-09-09T09:29:04Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-record-high-diesel-prices/", "Gillibrand Statement On Record High Diesel Prices", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, in response to Donald Trump and Republicans driving diesel to record high prices and gas to over $4 on Labor Day for the first time ever, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cBecause of Donald Trump, New York families, small businesses, and farmers will be paying record high prices this Labor Day weekend,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cEvery time New Yorkers go to the grocery store, take a trip, or buy something, they will be paying more because of Trump\u2019s reckless war in Iran. Americans need relief, but all this administration is focused on is bombs, ballrooms, and billionaires. I won\u2019t stop fighting to end the war in Iran and lower costs for hardworking New Yorkers across our state.\u201d\n\nGas has never been above $4 a gallon on Labor Day. According to AAA, the average price of gas is $4.15 a gallon across the country ($4.30 in New York), compared with $3.20 at this time last year.\n\nIn addition, today\u2019s August job report found that wage growth is now the lowest it has been in 5 years as inflation gobbles up Americans\u2019 wages.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-05T08:49:07Z", "2026-09-05T08:50:44Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/after-his-advocacy-schumer-announces-town-of-plattsburgh-added-to-lake-champlain-basin-programopening-up-new-federal-funding-to-address-crumbling-infrastructure-at-former-air-force-baseand-launches-push-to-reauthorize-program", "AFTER HIS ADVOCACY, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES TOWN OF PLATTSBURGH ADDED TO LAKE CHAMPLAIN BASIN PROGRAM\u2014OPENING UP NEW FEDERAL FUNDING TO ADDRESS CRUMBLING INFRASTRUCTURE AT FORMER AIR FORCE BASE\u2014AND LAUNCHES...", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Town Of Plattsburgh To Receive Fed Support After Schumer Brought US Army Corps Of Engineers To Meet With Town About How To Deal With Critical Infrastructure Left From The Former Air Force Base\n\nFollowing Schumer\u2019s Advocacy, Town of Plattsburgh Added To Lake Champlain Basin Program Unlocking Critical Opportunities For Inventorying And Remediation Funding; Senator Vows To Fight To Reauthorize Critical Program In Upcoming Bill\n\nSchumer: Investing In Lake Champlain Conservation Program Is A WIN \u2013 WIN That Will Help Protect Both The Lake And Town Residents\n\nFollowing his advocacy, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today announced that the Town of Plattsburgh has been added to the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), which unlocked new federal funding opportunities that will help the Town fix crumbling infrastructure at the former Air Force Base.\n\nSchumer previously secured a meeting between Town of Plattsburgh officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to assess the condition and scope of the base\u2019s Cold War-era infrastructure. Schumer said that meeting directly led to the Town\u2019s inclusion in the LCBP that will help the Town secure necessary federal investment to inventory and begin to address the outdated infrastructure. Schumer also launched his push to reauthorize the critical federal program that supports Lake Champlain and its surrounding area.\n\n\u201cFor decades, Plattsburgh Air Force Base played a vital role in protecting our country during the Cold War. Now, with Plattsburgh International Airport, it continues its service to the North Country as a travel hub for Northern New Yorkers. However, its Cold War-era infrastructure is falling apart, creating sinkholes and sending unwanted sediments into Lake Champlain, and locals are concerned the next storm could bring more damage,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cThat\u2019s why I was proud to ensure the Town of Plattsburgh was added to the Lake Champlain Basin Program so we can unlock new federal funding to assess and inventory the infrastructure and provide a funding source for future remediation of the crumbling drainage system. As Congress begins to work on our next water funding bill, I am thinking of the Town of Plattsburgh as I fight to reauthorize this vital program for the Lake Champlain region.\u201d\n\nPlattsburgh Air Force Base closed three decades ago, and much of the infrastructure was installed when the base was built in the mid-1950s. When the base closed, the town had concerns that the infrastructure built by the Air Force may not be up to current standards. Since then, pipes that were designed to drain water away from the flight line are collapsing due to heavy rains, creating sinkholes, sending unwanted and likely contaminated sediments into Lake Champlain, and creating concern that more damage could be coming.\n\n\u201cA town of our size could easily be overwhelmed by a project of this magnitude. We would never have the financial resources to begin studying the problem, let alone start the actual construction process to rehabilitate the failing infrastructure left behind when the Airbase closed. We are deeply appreciative of the connections that Senator Schumer has made on our behalf. His involvement in the process has been invaluable and is a testament to his commitment to the North Country. The importance of this project to the continued economic development of the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base cannot be overstated. This is a project with a generational impact that will ensure a sustainable future for an extremely vital portion of the Town of Plattsburgh,\u201d said Supervisor Chuck Kostyk, Town of Plattsburgh.\n\nLast year, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer secured a meeting in Plattsburgh between Town officials and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the former Air Force Base. Michael Cashman, then serving as Town Supervisor, had asked Schumer for assistance in assessing the condition and scope of the Cold War-era infrastructure, and the senator worked for weeks to help get the USACE to agree to send out a team of engineers to see the site, now operating commercial flights as Plattsburgh International Airport, firsthand and provide technical expertise as the town evaluates next steps. The Army Corps, with Schumer\u2019s support, then helped ensure the Town of Plattsburgh\u2019s inclusion in the LCBP to unlock federal funding opportunities to conduct a $650,000 study to assess and inventory the infrastructure and potentially remediate the problem. The LCBP and its Lake Champlain Watershed Environmental Assistance Program support New York and Vermont\u2019s efforts to improve Lake Champlain\u2019s water quality, support wildlife habitat, and enhance the environment throughout the lake\u2019s watershed.\n\nSchumer has a long history of supporting the LCBP. Schumer has cosponsored numerous bills to support the foundation, growth, and continued funding of the LCBP. Apart from fighting to secure the program funding through annual appropriations bills, Schumer also secured an additional $40 million in funding as part of his Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law. Back in 2024, under Schumer\u2019s leadership in the Senate, economically disadvantaged communities like Plattsburgh only have to provide a 10% local cost share, down from the previous level of 35%. This year, he proudly cosponsored the LCBP Enhancements Act of 2026, which would reauthorize the program and maintain its funding through 2032, improve oversight of the program\u2019s fiscal agent to ensure funds are administered in a timely and proper manner, and formally authorize the partnership between the LCBP and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC), allowing for greater support for Lake Champlain. Additionally, Schumer is pushing to increase funding for LCBP through the Fiscal Year 2027 Interior Appropriations bill. This funding is critical to restore, protect, and prevent pollution of the Lake Champlain ecosystem and also to plan responses for climate-related disasters. Schumer today launched his push to reauthorize the LCBP in the upcoming bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), so the program can continue its mission while working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to make its grants more accessible to the local communities and dedicated partners on the shore like the Town of Plattsburgh.\n\nSchumer has delivered many millions of dollars in federal funding to support Plattsburgh, Clinton County, and the Plattsburgh Airport. Through the American Rescue Plan, Schumer delivered millions of dollars in federal funding to help Clinton County recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, including $15.61 million for Clinton County, $2.14 million for the City of Plattsburgh, and $1.31 million for the Town of Plattsburgh. Schumer has delivered millions of dollars for Plattsburgh International Airport, including $184,000 from the Airport Improvement Program just last year, $1.4 million from the Airport Improvement Program in 2024, and nearly $6 million for various projects through the Airport Improvement Grant program. Schumer earlier this year also successfully increased funding for the vital Essential Air Service program Plattsburgh International Airport relies on, providing $514 million for the EAS program \u2013 a nearly 15% increase from last year, rejecting President Trump\u2019s proposal to cut the program by 50% and preventing the Department of Transportation from haphazardly terminating any EAS contracts.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-05T08:49:07Z", "2026-09-05T08:50:44Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/as-fallout-from-last-years-medicaid-cuts-threatens-health-care-for-nearly-60000-in-the-north-country-schumer-visits-adirondack-medical-center-to-push-bill-to-reverse-medicaid-cuts-protect-rural-hospitals-lower-health-care-costs-and-save-county-budgets", "AS FALLOUT FROM LAST YEAR\u2019S MEDICAID CUTS THREATENS HEALTH CARE FOR NEARLY 60,000 IN THE NORTH COUNTRY, SCHUMER VISITS ADIRONDACK MEDICAL CENTER TO PUSH BILL TO REVERSE MEDICAID CUTS, PROTECT RURAL...", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Last Year Congressional Republicans Unilaterally Passed Largest Health Care Cut In History \u2013 Now NY Hospitals Are Dealing With The Impacts \u2013 With Adirondack Medical Center Listed As One Of NY\u2019s Top Financially Distressed Rural Hospitals\n\nSchumer\u2019s Legislation Will Reverse Medicaid Cuts Before Permanent Damage Is Done And 1.5 Million New Yorkers Lose Health Care, Revive ACA Tax Credits, And Make Health Insurance More Affordable And Accessible For Families\n\nSchumer: We Must Reverse These Awful Medicaid Cuts And Protect Health Care For The North Country\n\nAs the fallout from devastating Medicaid cuts in the \u201cBig, Ugly Betrayal\u201d law begins in the North Country, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today visited Adirondack Medical Center and announced his legislation \u2013 the Protecting Health Care And Lowering Costs Act \u2013 to repeal these devastating health care cuts and revive the ACA premium tax credits, which would lower families\u2019 health care costs and help them keep their insurance coverage.\n\nStanding at Adirondack Medical Center in Saranac Lake, which was named by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform as at risk due to financial distress, and where 37% of the population is covered by Medicaid, Schumer explained that we have only just begun to feel the negative impacts of health care cuts \u2013 with hospitals around the country reducing staff and cutting back on services. Adirondack Medical Center treats over 5,500 unique Medicaid patients. The hospital generates $214 million in economic activity and supports 1,100 jobs.\n\n\u201cThe \u2018Big, Ugly Betrayal\u2019 and its huge Medicaid cuts is one of the most devastating bills for health care we\u2019ve ever seen. Nearly 60,000 New Yorkers in the North Country are expected to lose their Medicaid coverage, with our rural communities and the hospitals that serve them hit the hardest,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cThis is a gut punch to North Country health care, drives up costs for consumers, and will hurt so many seniors, families, and children who rely on Medicaid just to survive. Adirondack Medical Center was already one of the most financially distressed hospitals in the state. If we don\u2019t reverse these devastating cuts, it will only get worse for hospitals, nursing homes, and health care centers across Upstate NY.\u201d\n\nSchumer continued, \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m here to push for my bill to repeal all of the health care cuts and revive the ACA premium tax credits that ended last year. We should be making health care more affordable, not ripping it away and making it more expensive to get coverage. The fallout is just beginning from the devastating cuts in this horrible bill, with rural hospitals across the country treating more patients without insurance, facing longer ER wait times, and trying to figure out how to make ends meet. We must right this wrong, and I will lead the way to protect our hospitals and make health care more affordable.\u201d\n\nSchumer\u2019s new legislation would reverse all the health care cuts in the \u201cBig, Ugly Betrayal,\u201d including those to Medicaid, and would permanently revive the ACA premium tax credits that expired in December 2025. The entire Democratic caucus has signed on to co-sponsor the legislation. The full text of the legislation can be seen here. The \u201cBig, Ugly Betrayal\u201d is estimated to kick nearly 15 million people across America off their health insurance and totals more than one trillion dollars in health care cuts.\n\n\u201cIn the North Country, the average couple is expected to pay an increased $253 per month, higher than the statewide average, due to the lack of extension of ACA premium tax credits in last year\u2019s bill,\u201d said Schumer.\n\nSenate Democrats are fighting back and pushing to reverse these devastating cuts and revive tax credits to make health care affordable. Overall, these cuts could rip away health coverage for nearly 60,000 New Yorkers in the North Country's 21st Congressional District, while also increasing ER wait times, increasing out-of-pocket costs & premiums, reducing medical services, and blowing huge holes in county budgets.\n\nIn addition, Schumer said the health care cuts will shift the cost of care to local governments, resulting in agonizing decisions, with county executives and state legislators forced to decide where to make up for the huge budget hole caused by the staggering loss in federal funding. Counties like Franklin and taxpayers across the North Country will be forced to shoulder the burden of these Medicaid cuts, using more local dollars to manage people\u2019s coverage with less federal funding coming in.\n\nThe plan to cut Medicaid has already started to hit New York, with experts saying this is only the beginning. Ellis Medicine last year announced it was moving outpatient surgical procedures performed at Bellevue Woman\u2019s Center in Niskayuna to its main campus in Schenectady due to uncertainty about federal Medicaid cuts. Patients worry this is the first step in the Niskayuna hospital\u2019s eventual closure. Last year, Garnet Health laid off 42 employees and cut programs for Hudson Valley patients, citing the disastrous Medicaid cuts in the \u201cBig, Beautiful Bill.\u201d Also last year, Kaleida Health announced it will close Buffalo Therapy Services clinics, leading to more layoffs.\n\nSchumer said this is a dark preview of what could come now that the largest health care cut in history has been enacted. The Medicaid cuts threaten to force health care facilities to offer fewer services and reduce staff, undoubtedly reducing access to health care for millions of Americans. Overall, New York State estimates that the state will lose $13.5 billion because of the new federal health care cuts. With local communities already panicking about the devastating impact of these unpopular cuts, Schumer is leading the fight to fix this disastrous policy and protect health care for millions of Americans.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-11T09:25:29Z", "2026-09-11T09:27:08Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-delivers-14-million-in-fed-funding-to-piseco-airport-after-fighting-eight-years-ago-to-keep-federal-funding-flowing-and-hamilton-county-airport-open", "SCHUMER DELIVERS $1.4 MILLION IN FED FUNDING TO PISECO AIRPORT AFTER FIGHTING EIGHT YEARS AGO TO KEEP FEDERAL FUNDING FLOWING AND HAMILTON COUNTY AIRPORT OPEN", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "New Fed Investment Secured By Schumer Will Rehabilitate Thousands Of Yards Of Pavement And Keep North Country Passengers Safe\n\nAfter Rule Change Ten Years Ago Rendered Piseco Airport Unable To Receive FAA Grant Funding For Repairs, Schumer Fought To Restore Piseco Airport\u2019s Eligibility For Fed Infrastructure Funds\n\nSchumer: Piseco Airport Can Reach New Heights!\n\nAfter fighting to ensure the Piseco Airport would remain eligible for federal funding, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today visited the Hamilton County airport and announced he has delivered $1,412,438 in federal funding through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)\u2019s Airport Improvement Program (AIP) to rehabilitate thousands of yards of pavement to ensure the airport is safe for North Country passengers.\n\n\u201cSometimes, people ask me why I visit all 62 counties, and this is exactly why. Ten years ago, on my trip to Hamilton County, my good friend Rick Wilt, who was Supervisor of Arietta, told me that the Town needed help with the FAA. Without annual aviation grant funding, there was simply no way the town could afford to operate and maintain its municipal airport. Now, Arietta is not only back in compliance, but I was proud to deliver $1.4 million in federal funding to help the airport invest in key safety upgrades,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cWorking with people like Rick to support New Yorkers in every corner of the state keeps me going. I was devastated to learn of Rick\u2019s passing last month and extend my sincerest condolences to his family and friends, and all those who knew him. As we honor Rick and the community he loved, I\u2019m here to say I will always fight to support Arietta and Hamilton County.\u201d\n\nSchumer explained that there are six homes on eight properties lined immediately adjacent to the western side of the Piseco Airport along their airstrip, and that back in 1971, the Town of Arietta deeded homeowners perpetual access rights to the airstrip. However, Schumer explained, in 2013 the FAA established the Residential Through-the-Fence Access agreement, which said that any neighboring access to an airport must be sold at fair market value. As a result of the Piseco Airport\u2019s non-compliance with this rule, the FAA prohibited Piseco from receiving grant funding through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). According to Schumer, this crippled the ability of the Town of Arietta, with its population of 304, to maintain and operate its airport.\n\nSchumer fought to resolve the issue for the Town of Arietta and the Piseco Airport. In 2016, Supervisor Rick Wilt raised the issue during Schumer\u2019s annual visit to Hamilton County. Schumer\u2019s staff worked with the FAA to try to find a regulatory solution. Again in 2017, Schumer met with Town of Arietta and Hamilton County officials at the airport to discuss the issue in greater detail and pledged to include a policy fix in the next FAA Reauthorization Bill. In 2018, however, Schumer announced that a five-year FAA Reauthorization bill was signed into law, which included a legislative fix to the Residential Through-the-Fence Access, allowing certain airports, including the Piseco Airport, to be eligible to receive federal AIP funds through a grandfather clause. Since then, the airport has continued to receive its annual Airport Improvement Program grant funding of approximately $150,000, which it depends on in order to operate the municipally owned airfield.\n\nJust last month, Schumer delivered $1,412,438 in additional grant funding for key modernization upgrades. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. This project rehabilitates 4,000 square feet of existing airport helipad to extend its useful life. This project also rehabilitates 10,500 square yards of existing Terminal Apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This federal funding was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)\u2019s Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which Schumer boosted in the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law he led to passage in the Senate and the 2024 FAA reauthorization law.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-11T09:25:29Z", "2026-09-11T09:27:08Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-announces-bill-to-ban-president-trump-from-renaming-lake-ontario/", "Gillibrand Announces Bill To Ban President Trump From Renaming Lake Ontario", "2026-09-03", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "The bill would nullify the president\u2019s executive order to rename Lake Ontario \u201cLake America\u201d and prohibit future attempts to rename Great Lakes\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced a new bill to prohibit President Trump from renaming Lake Ontario and the other Great Lakes. The legislation, the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act, follows President Trump\u2019s executive order to rename Lake Ontario \u201cLake America\u201d amid his escalating trade war with Canada. Congressman Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s inane executive order is a weak attempt to distract from the fact that the Trump administration has raised costs on hardworking families, caused gas prices to skyrocket, and cut the programs that Americans rely on to get healthcare and put food on the table,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cInstead of renaming Great Lakes for no good reason, the president should stop the political games, get back to the negotiation table, and make a deal that lowers costs for New York families. I am proud to announce this legislation to restore Lake Ontario\u2019s original name, and I look forward to getting it passed.\u201d\n\n\u201cLake Ontario is Lake Ontario. No executive order, proclamation, or presidential temper tantrum is going to change that,\u201d said Congressman Morelle. \u201cFamilies are worried about paying their bills. Businesses are looking for certainty. Communities like ours are asking Washington to focus on the challenges that actually affect people\u2019s lives. Here in Rochester, we\u2019ll keep calling it Lake Ontario. And in Congress, I\u2019m working with my colleagues to make sure it stays that way.\u201d\n\nThis bill, which Senator Gillibrand plans to introduce in the next Senate working period, would prevent the executive branch from renaming any of the five Great Lakes. It would also nullify and prohibit the implementation and use of funds for the executive order that renamed Lake Ontario to Lake America. The full text of the bill can be found here.\n\nLast week, Senator Gillibrand also announced legislation to repeal all tariffs levied under Section 338 of the Tariff Act and refund Americans for all duties paid under this authority. This includes President Trump\u2019s most recent 50% tariffs on Canada, which will raise prices for New York families and hurt our economy.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-04T09:19:37Z", "2026-09-04T09:20:58Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-fema-again-denying-major-disaster-declaration-for-new-york-state-for-february-blizzard/", "Gillibrand Statement On FEMA Again Denying Major Disaster Declaration For New York State For February Blizzard", "2026-09-03", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) made the following statement on the Federal Emergency Management Agency\u2019s (FEMA) decision to deny for a second time Governor Kathy Hochul\u2019s Major Disaster Declaration request in response to the February blizzard that brought record snowfall, high wind speeds, and coastal flooding to New York:\n\n\u201cFEMA\u2019s decision to again deny Governor Hochul\u2019s request is wrong and a massive blow to New York State\u2019s recovery efforts. In the wake of February\u2019s record-breaking blizzard, our local governments stepped up to protect residents and save lives. Our municipal partners shouldn\u2019t be penalized for doing the right thing, and the federal government has a responsibility to support New York\u2019s full recovery. Once again, this administration is showing that it has unlimited money for bombs, billionaires, and ballrooms, but nothing to help the American people.\u201d\n\nGovernor Hochul\u2019s Disaster Declaration request was first denied in July despite the blizzard meeting every FEMA threshold for federal assistance.\n\nIn April, Senators Gillibrand and Schumer called on President Trump to approve Governor Kathy Hochul\u2019s Major Disaster Declaration request. The governor made the request for Public Assistance for Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk Counties, along with Snow Assistance for Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties, and Hazard Mitigation for the entire state. Tragically, the blizzard resulted in the death of several people across the state of New York.\n\nGovernor Hochul\u2019s Major Disaster Declaration request under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act would authorize FEMA aid to help New Yorkers recover and rebuild.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-04T09:19:37Z", "2026-09-04T09:20:58Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-hegseth-extending-mideast-deployments-into-2027/", "Gillibrand Statement On Hegseth Extending Mideast Deployments Into 2027", "2026-09-03", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Gillibrand: \u201cIt is unconscionable to extend troop deployments and continue to waste tens of billions of taxpayer dollars on their failed war, launched without a clear mission, coherent strategy, or exit plan.\u201d\n\nU.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, issued the following statement on the Wall Street Journal report that Secretary Hegseth is extending troop deployments in the Mideast amid a failed Iran war that has cost tens of billions of taxpayer dollars, wounded hundreds and killed 18 American service members, depleted our stockpile of long-range missiles and air defense interceptors, and cost New Yorkers billions at the gas pump.\n\n\u201cThe immense sacrifice of our service members and their families is being betrayed by the failures of Secretary Hegseth and President Trump. It is unconscionable to extend troop deployments and continue to waste tens of billions of taxpayer dollars on their failed war, launched without a clear mission, coherent strategy, or exit plan.\n\n\u201cThis administration has unlimited money for bombs, ballrooms, and billionaires, but nothing for hardworking families here at home struggling with higher costs on gas, groceries, and essentials because of this war.\n\n\u201cIf this administration believed in honoring the sacrifice of our service members and their families, they would bring the troops home, end this wasteful war, and replace Pete Hegseth.\u201d\n\nThis comes weeks after multiple public reports detailing dismal conditions for sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln from service members\u2019 families and the administration\u2019s callous, despicable response to the plight of America\u2019s heroes.\n\nSecretary Hegseth has left our military rudderless, pushed out our best and brightest service members, and embarrassed our military over and over again.\n\nAs this administration plans to extend troop deployments, remember their statements to the American people that this war was a \u201ctotal and complete victory,\u201d \u201cwon\u2019t be difficult,\u201d was \u201cprojected [to last] four to five weeks,\u201d was \u201cwinding down,\u201d was ending \u201cvery soon,\u201d was \u201cahead of schedule,\u201d was going to end in \u201ctwo or three weeks,\u201d then \u201ctwo to three days,\u201d then \u201cvery close,\u201d then again a \u201cfew days,\u201d then \u201cgoing to end pretty soon.\u201d\n\nNone of this has been true.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-04T09:19:37Z", "2026-09-04T09:20:58Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-announces-bill-to-make-large-scale-wage-theft-a-felony-nationwide/", "Gillibrand Announces Bill To Make Large-Scale Wage Theft A Felony Nationwide", "2026-09-02", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Ahead of Labor Day, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced the Don\u2019t Stand for Taking Employed Americans\u2019 Livings (Don\u2019t STEAL) Act, which would make large-scale wage theft a felony nationwide. Representative Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02) and 28 cosponsors have introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives.\n\n\u201cWorking Americans deserve to take home every penny that they have earned, and employers who cheat their employees out of hard-earned wages must be held accountable,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cAhead of Labor Day, I am proud to announce this bill to bring the punishment for wage theft in line with other forms of criminal theft. This is commonsense legislation to help protect workers, and I am determined to get it passed.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is outrageous that in the United States of America, someone can face jail time for stealing a television but get only a slap on the wrist for stealing wages from a worker\u2019s paycheck,\u201d said Representative Magaziner. \u201cI am grateful to Senator Gillibrand for leading the fight in the Senate to make wage theft a federal crime and hold accountable bad actors who cheat working people out of their hard-earned pay. I look forward to working with her to pass the Don\u2019t STEAL Act in both chambers and get it signed into law.\u201d\n\nWage theft takes many forms, including employers refusing to pay promised wages, paying subminimum wages, failing to pay for all hours worked, or not paying overtime premiums. Every year, over $15 billion is stolen from workers by their employers. In 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor recovered more than $259 million in back wages and damages owed to 176,957 workers, representing just a fraction of wage theft that occurred that year. This kind of wage theft impacts workers across industries and of all income levels, but it has a more profound impact on low-wage workers, who can least afford to bear the cost of lost earnings.\n\nThe Don\u2019t STEAL Act would help protect workers by strengthening penalties for wage theft, bringing them in line with other forms of criminal theft under federal law. Under this legislation, employers who willfully fail to pay wages, deny overtime, or steal tips will face misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the severity of the violation. Currently, wage theft is treated at most as a misdemeanor.\n\nThe Don\u2019t STEAL Act also brings penalties for wage theft in line with other common forms of theft under federal law. Today, employers who commit willful wage theft can be fined no more than $10,000. This bill eliminates that cap and requires fines to be proportional to the amount of wages stolen.\n\nThis legislation is endorsed by 15 organizations, including AFL-CIO and several other labor unions. Senator Gillibrand plans to formally introduce the Don\u2019t STEAL Act when the Senate returns to session later this month.\n\nThe full text of the legislation can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-03T09:29:33Z", "2026-09-03T09:31:32Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-calls-for-trump-admin-to-fully-restore-counterterrorism-funding-withheld-from-new-york-echoing-governor-hochul-and-mayor-mamdani/", "Gillibrand Calls For Trump Admin To Fully Restore Counterterrorism Funding Withheld From New York, Echoing Governor Hochul And Mayor Mamdani", "2026-09-01", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "AHEAD OF 25th ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11, TRUMP ADMIN MUST FULLY RESTORE ANTI-TERRORISM FUNDING\n\nToday, less than two weeks before the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York City on 9/11, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement after New York Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on the Trump administration to fully restore New York\u2019s counterterrorism funding:\n\n\u201cPresident Trump is using New Yorkers as political pawns once again,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cNew York is the leading terrorist target in the nation. As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, defunding our law enforcement and counterterrorism operations is especially egregious and unsafe. I will keep fighting to ensure New Yorkers are protected and our state receives the funding it needs to keep us all safe.\u201d\n\nLast year, the Trump administration cut $187 million, or 86%, from New York\u2019s federal counterterrorism funding \u2013 the largest federal defunding of police operations in New York in decades. After pressure from state and federal leaders, the Federal Emergency Management Agency restored $100 million, leaving New York without $87 million to support local law enforcement and counterterrorism operations.\n\nSpecifically, the remaining $87 million would support security preparedness efforts including intelligence operations, mass gathering security, planning, equipment purchases, and training critical to sustaining and improving community prevention, protection, response, and recovery capabilities.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-02T09:19:58Z", "2026-09-02T09:20:51Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-colleagues-demand-department-of-education-release-funding-for-school-based-mental-health-services/", "Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Department Of Education Release Funding For School-Based Mental Health Services", "2026-08-31", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined 12 of her Senate colleagues in urging the Department of Education to disburse the funds abruptly and unlawfully canceled for the School-Based Mental Health Services (SBMH) and Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration (MHSP) grant programs and to halt its attempts to undermine the grant programs.\n\n\u201cProtecting our children\u2019s mental health should not be a partisan issue,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cThe Trump administration\u2019s appalling efforts to terminate SBMH and MHSP grant funding are harming our students, particularly as the shortage of mental health professionals and school counselors persists nationwide. The Department of Education must immediately disburse the funds our schools are legally owed and restore the support that students are counting on.\u201d\n\nUpon canceling over 200 of these grants in April 2025, the Trump administration attempted to justify their cuts to school-based mental health funding by claiming that grant programs promoted diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and did not adhere to the administration\u2019s policy priorities. The senators pushed back against this false claim, pointing to the significant impact to mental health staffing and resources that thousands of students relied on.\n\n\u201cThe Department\u2019s recent actions create significant operational uncertainty for local school districts, interrupting student access to care and stalling the recruitment of future school-based mental health care professionals,\u201d the senators wrote in a new letter to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon. \u201cThese choices will increase the financial and administrative barriers to obtaining a quality education. We therefore demand that the Department disburse the funds grantees are contractually owed in a timely manner to ensure local school programs face no further disruption.\u201d\n\nThese grants \u2013 part of the 2022 Bipartisan Safer Communities Act \u2013 address the shortage of mental health professionals, social workers and services in our nation\u2019s schools, especially those in rural and underserved areas.\n\n\u201cDespite these grants\u2019 clear effectiveness, the Department sent boilerplate notices in April 2025 to 70 SBMH and 153 MHSP recipients claiming that these grantees did not adhere to the Trump administration\u2019s priorities and policy preferences,\u201d the senators continued. \u201cThe notices failed to provide specific, individualized explanations for why the grants were abruptly discontinued. Consequently, grantees were forced to pause hiring and training and lay off school counselors, psychologists, and social workers. MHSP-supported graduate programs could also no longer fund the scholarships needed to recruit students.\u201d\n\nAfter a court-ordered injunction and restraining order stemming the grant cancellations, the Trump administration imposed additional requirements upon grantees before deciding to release funding for the second half of the year \u2013 causing greater uncertainty for schools.\n\n\u201cWe insist that the Department honor the statutory funding directives enacted by Congress, resolve the administrative barriers affecting the pipeline of mental health professionals in our nation\u2019s schools, and ensure that students have access to these crucial services. To cut, delay, and otherwise obstruct these grants is not only unlawful, but also unconscionable in light of the mental health crisis facing our youth. It\u2019s not an exaggeration to say that young lives are at stake. Please step in to help,\u201d the senators concluded.\n\nIn addition to Senator Gillibrand, the letter was signed by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Angus King (I-ME), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR).\n\nThe full text of the letter can be found here and below.\n\nDear Secretary McMahon:\n\nWe write to request immediate clarification regarding the Department of Education\u2019s (the Department) termination of $1 billion in School-Based Mental Health Services Grant (SBMH) and Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant (MHSP) programs. The Department\u2019s recent actions create significant operational uncertainty for local school districts, interrupting student access to care and stalling the recruitment of future school-based mental health care professionals. These choices will increase the financial and administrative barriers to obtaining a quality education. We therefore demand that the Department disburse the funds grantees are contractually owed in a timely manner to ensure local school programs face no further disruption.\n\nFunded by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, the SBMH and MHSP programs address the dire shortage of mental health service providers in our nation\u2019s schools. More than half of schools in the nation reported their ability to provide mental health services to students was limited in a significant way by inadequate funding, while 40 percent described insufficient access to mental health professionals as a barrier. SBMH grants help schools hire and retain counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals, specifically targeting areas with a demonstrated need, like rural and low-income communities. MHSP grants enable institutions of higher education and school districts to enter partnerships to recruit and train mental health professionals to work in schools.\n\nThe efficacy of SBMH and MHSP is supported by clear performance metrics. In just one year, grantees reached nearly 775,000 K-12 students nationwide, reduced absenteeism and behavioral issues, lowered suicide risk, trained and hired nearly 1,300 mental health professionals, and retained a vast majority of new and existing mental health professionals.\n\nThese programs fill crucial gaps in mental health care for youth in our nation\u2019s schools. A 2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey found that 40 percent of high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless, an increase from 30 percent in 2013. Twenty-nine percent of high school students reported experiencing poor mental health and nine percent shared that they had attempted suicide.\n\nDespite these grants\u2019 clear effectiveness, the Department sent boilerplate notices in April 2025 to 70 SBMH and 153 MHSP recipients claiming that these grantees did not adhere to the Trump Administration\u2019s priorities and policy preferences. The notices failed to provide specific, individualized explanations for why the grants were abruptly discontinued.\n\nConsequently, grantees were forced to pause hiring and training and lay off school counselors, psychologists, and social workers. MHSP-supported graduate programs could also no longer fund the scholarships needed to recruit students.\n\nIn June 2025, 16 states, home to 140 of the canceled grants, sued the Department, arguing that the discontinuation of the grants violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). A district court subsequently issued a preliminary injunction against the discontinuation and then granted summary judgment and a permanent injunction to the plaintiff states, finding that the Department\u2019s actions were inconsistent with statutory requirements. The U.S. Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit denied the Department\u2019s request to stay the permanent injunction.\n\nThe Department resumed 122 of the grants through June 30, 2026, imposing additional reporting requirements before deciding whether to release funding for the second half of the year. This process caused serious administrative uncertainty because grantee organizations could not reliably and effectively project budgets to determine if they would have the funds to hire and train mental health professionals. Some grantees were forced to lay off employees, exacerbating the challenges they face in addressing student mental health.\n\nFurthermore, the Administration has indicated plans to permanently discontinue these grants, raising serious concerns regarding compliance with standing federal permanent injunctions and the July 27, 2026, Temporary Restraining Order.\n\nThe Department\u2019s decision to withhold this funding from our nation\u2019s schools will reverberate as the new school year starts in the fall, and the harm will be exacerbated if the Department continues to disrupt or withhold SBMH and MHSP funding. Our nation\u2019s schools are already facing significant barriers to retaining mental health professionals, who serve as trusted adults for students and their parents. These interruptions in student services disrupt the continuity of care. The Department\u2019s actions will also slow the recruitment of new mental health professionals, disincentivizing prospective counselors and therapists from serving in our nation\u2019s schools.\n\nIn light of the Department\u2019s actions, we request answers to the following questions by September 18, 2026:\n\nHow many grantees have received an additional six months of funding after June 30, 2026? Please provide a list containing the name, a description of the grant, the amount, and any associated reporting requirements for each grantee.\n\nWill the Department continue to impose similar requirements on these grantees for the remainder of their grant period?\n\nWhat objective evaluation criteria were used to determine program compliance? Please provide a written justification for each discontinued grant including grant-specific reasons that go beyond the generic justification currently offered in the notices.\n\nHow does the Department plan to address the interruptions and uncertainty for grantees caused by the discontinuations?\n\nWe insist that the Department honor the statutory funding directives enacted by Congress, resolve the administrative barriers affecting the pipeline of mental health professionals in our nation\u2019s schools, and ensure that students have access to these crucial services. To cut, delay, and otherwise obstruct these grants is not only unlawful, but also unconscionable in light of the mental health crisis facing our youth. It\u2019s not an exaggeration to say that young lives are at stake. Please step in to help.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-01T09:48:49Z", "2026-09-01T09:49:51Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-disastrous-iran-war-hitting-6-months/", "Gillibrand Statement On Disastrous Iran War Hitting 6 Months", "2026-08-28", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, Trump and Republicans\u2019 war in Iran has now reached six-months. Over and over again, the American people have heard an endless parade of broken and shifting promises about the war from the president. We were told the war was a \u201ctotal and complete victory,\u201d \u201cwon\u2019t be difficult,\u201d was \u201cprojected [to last] four to five weeks\u201d, was \u201cwinding down,\u201d was ending \u201cvery soon,\u201d was \u201cahead of schedule,\u201d was going to end in \u201ctwo or three weeks,\u201d then \u201ctwo to three days,\u201d then \u201cvery close,\u201d then again a \u201cfew days,\u201d then \u201cgoing to end really soon.\u201d None of this has been true.\n\nThe war has cost tens of billions of taxpayer dollars, wounded hundreds and killed 18 American servicemembers, depleted our stockpile of long-range missiles, and cost New Yorkers billions at the gas pump.\n\nBelow is a statement on this anniversary from Senator Kirsten Gillibrand:\n\n\u201cToday marks six months since Donald Trump launched his disastrous war with Iran that congressional Republicans have fully supported.\n\n\u201cWe were told this president and Republicans would bring peace and lower prices. Instead, they\u2019ve wasted billions on war while leaving working families behind.\n\n\u201cThis war was launched without a clear plan, executed without a coherent strategy, and has become a costly, self-inflicted disaster. Every justification we were given for this conflict has proven hollow.\n\n\u201cOur service members did not volunteer to be pawns in a chaotic, unauthorized war with no plan and no end in sight. Tragically, many have been wounded or lost their lives in this needless war.\n\n\u201cAnd here at home, New Yorkers have paid the price for this war as well\u2013 at the grocery store and the gas pump. This administration has unlimited money for bombs, ballrooms, and billionaires \u2013 but nothing for the American people: for their healthcare, their food, their housing, and for their lives.\n\n\u201cNew Yorkers\u2014and all Americans\u2014deserve better. I pray for our troops and for the end to this war.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-29T11:31:28Z", "2026-08-29T11:32:37Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/in-buffalo-and-troy-gillibrand-continues-statewide-tour-addressing-the-rising-cost-of-groceries-lagging-consumer-confidence/", "In Buffalo And Troy: Gillibrand Continues Statewide Tour Addressing The Rising Cost Of Groceries, Lagging Consumer Confidence", "2026-08-28", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, standing alongside Upstate New York leaders and advocates in Buffalo and Troy, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand continued her statewide tour addressing the crushing impact of rising grocery and household goods prices on working families. The push follows a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index report showing headline inflation surged to 4.2%, the sharpest 12-month increase since April 2023.\n\nIn Buffalo, Senator Gillibrand visited FeedMore WNY, an organization that provides food and skills training to Western New Yorkers in need. In Troy, Senator Gillibrand stood at Bargain Grocery, which offers fresh food at discounted prices, expanding food access and avoiding food waste.\n\n\u201cDonald Trump promised to tackle rising costs, but instead he has made life unaffordable for New Yorkers,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cWhile Trump has poured billions of dollars into a forever war, New Yorkers cannot afford basic necessities as prices on groceries, gas, and essentials have skyrocketed here at home. I will continue to demand accountability and fight for all Americans being crushed by these unsustainable costs.\u201d\n\n\u201cFeedMore WNY is proud to serve our neighbors and help keep our community nourished and thriving,\u201dsaid Collin Bishop, Vice President of External Affairs for FeedMore WNY. \u201cThis includes our distributions and partnerships through our food bank distribution network, our home-delivered meal services supporting our older adults and homebound neighbors, and the fresh, affordable produce we offer through our Farm Market. However, high grocery prices combined with cuts and changes to SNAP have increased the strain on our community members, as well as the emergency food programs that are already operating at or beyond capacity. Access to affordable, nutritious food is a key element in the fight against hunger and maintaining safe, healthy, and robust communities throughout Western New York.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is no secret that families are struggling here in New York, and I hear the same concerns from my colleagues on both sides of the aisle across the country,\u201d said Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, RPh. \u201cFederal policies, from tariffs to war continue to drive up the cost of everyday necessities like food and fuel. As one of the few health care professionals in the Legislature, I know firsthand how important access to healthy food is in preventing and managing conditions like hypertension and diabetes. But with rising grocery costs and changes to SNAP enacted by HR1, it is becoming increasingly difficult for families to afford nutritious food. We can and must do better. Every family should be able to afford healthy food and put a nutritious meal on the table.\u201d\n\nThe spike in costs is hitting New Yorkers directly at the checkout counter, with the prices of staple items like fruits and vegetables climbing 6.1%, and nonalcoholic beverages up 5.8%. With average wage growth lagging significantly behind, working families are experiencing a severe gap in purchasing power, driving consumer confidence down as basic monthly expenses outpace paychecks.\n\nGillibrand blamed the rising costs directly on Trump\u2019s ongoing war in Iran. She reiterated her commitment to curbing military actions abroad to shift the focus back to Americans struggling at home.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-01T09:48:49Z", "2026-09-01T09:49:51Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/in-syracuse-gillibrand-celebrates-pride-and-new-americans-day-at-the-great-new-york-state-fair/", "In Syracuse: Gillibrand Celebrates Pride And New Americans Day At The Great New York State Fair", "2026-08-28", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand visited the Great New York State Fair, where she gaggled with reporters and joined fairgoers to celebrate the two official themes of the day: Pride and New Americans Day. While visiting the various pavilions and booths, Gillibrand also addressed the rising anxiety across New York State regarding increasing gas and grocery prices as part of her statewide \u201ccosts\u201d tour.\n\n\u201cThe Great New York State Fair highlights the very best of our state, from our booming agricultural economy to our vibrant communities,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cI am grateful to have experienced all the fair has to offer while celebrating Pride Day and New Americans Day. I also recognize that it is more expensive for New Yorkers to make it to the fair this year thanks to astronomical gas prices, compounded by the fact that New Yorkers are paying more for just about everything. Today was about joy and community, and I was thrilled to join New Yorkers from across the state today to champion equality and welcome our newest neighbors.\u201d\n\nDuring the senator\u2019s visit, she highlighted New York\u2019s deep commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and immigrant communities across the state. She visited the \u201cI Love NY\u201d Pride installation; spoke with representatives promoting LGBTQ+ equity, healthcare access, and community support services statewide; was recognized by the Green Standard Alliance for her leadership in advancing justice and equity in cannabis reform, enjoyed New York Maple Ice Cream, and wrapped up her visit at the newly renamed Haudenosaunee Village to meet with community leaders and vendors.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-01T09:48:49Z", "2026-09-01T09:49:51Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/following-50-tariff-on-canada-sens-gillibrand-and-welch-rep-schneider-announce-bill-to-repeal-and-refund-president-trumps-tariffs/", "Following 50% Tariff On Canada, Sens. Gillibrand And Welch, Rep. Schneider Announce Bill To Repeal And Refund President Trump\u2019s Tariffs", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "New York Families Have Spent Over $5,000 More Due To President Trump\u2019s Tariff Chaos And Other Reckless Policies\n\nToday, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Peter Welch (D-VT) announced the Banning Antiquated Duties and Delivering Equitable American Levies (BAD DEAL) Act to repeal all tariffs levied under Section 338 of the Tariff Act and refund Americans for all duties paid under this authority. This includes the 50% tariffs on Canada that President Trump announced over the weekend. In response to President Trump\u2019s tariff threats, Canada is pledging dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs slated to come into effect after Labor Day.\n\nA trade war with Canada will be detrimental to New York\u2019s economy. Canada is one of New York State\u2019s largest export markets for both goods and services, and the state imports more than $20 billion annually from Canada.\n\nGillibrand and Welch will introduce the BAD DEAL Act in September when the Senate is back in session. Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL-10) introduced the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives today. The full text of the bill can be found here.\n\n\u201cPresident Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs and make life more affordable, but they\u2019ve used their total power in Washington to make life more expensive than ever,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cLet\u2019s be clear: the latest tariffs against Canada are a bad deal for New York families. I\u2019m proud to introduce this legislation to end these costly tariffs and refund Americans. It\u2019s past time for President Trump to stop the political games, get back to the negotiation table, and make a deal that lowers costs and strengthens our economy.\u201d\n\n\u201cNo good will come of this trade war with Canada. The only thing these tariffs will create is economic pain on both sides of the border, especially for Vermont and the other 33 states that rely on Canada as their largest trading partner,\u201d said Senator Welch. \u201cImposing on-again, off-again tariffs is the opposite of how we should treat our close friends and longtime allies, but it\u2019s endemic to how the Trump Administration operates. I\u2019m proud to join my colleagues in leading the BAD DEAL Act to repeal these reckless tariffs and reclaim Congress\u2019 constitutional role in setting our trade policy.\u201d\n\n\u201cEvery American deserves a fair shot to get ahead, and Trump\u2019s capricious and costly tariffs are making it exceedingly difficult to simply make ends meet,\u201d said Rep. Schneider. \u201cPresident Trump\u2019s brazen and counterproductive trade war only damages the long-standing, mutually beneficial relationship with our neighbor, and second largest trading partner, Canada. This is a bad deal! It\u2019s a bad deal for American families, and it\u2019s a bad deal for American small businesses. I\u2019m proud to work with my colleagues to introduce the aptly named BAD DEAL Act to repeal this outdated tariff authority AND refund the tariff duties paid. We will continue fighting to rein in Trump\u2019s costly tariffs and reassert Congress\u2019 authority before his on-again, off-again trade policy damages our international relationships for years to come.\u201d\n\nThe president\u2019s tariffs have previously been found to be unconstitutional and have already raised costs on New Yorkers. Poll after poll after poll have found that a resounding majority of Americans oppose Trump\u2019s tariffs actions that have raised prices and hurt their families.\n\nSenator Gillibrand has opposed President Trump\u2019s tariffs since the start of his administration. Last year, she joined 14 of her colleagues in introducing the Small Business RELIEF Act to end Trump\u2019s Tariff Tax and refund small businesses their duties paid. She also sent a legal brief with 206 members of Congress emphasizing to the Supreme Court that these tariffs are illegal.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-statement-on-trumps-executive-order-renaming-lake-ontario-lake-america", "SCHUMER STATEMENT ON TRUMP\u2019S EXECUTIVE ORDER RENAMING LAKE ONTARIO \u201cLAKE AMERICA\u201d", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "New York, N.Y. \u2013 U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer today released the following statement about President Trump\u2019s executive order renaming Lake Ontario \u201cLake America\u201d:\n\n\u201cInstead of lowering costs and cancelling his damaging tariffs, Trump is doubling down on a juvenile effort to rename one of the Great Lakes. He\u2019s escalating his reckless tariff war with our closest trading partner and ally, which will continue to drive up costs for Upstate New York families, seniors and small businesses. It\u2019s a pathetic attempt at distraction, and it\u2019s working families who are paying the price.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/new-study-families-in-new-york-have-had-to-spend-5000-more-because-of-trump/", "New Study: Families In New York Have Had To Spend $5,000+ More Because Of Trump", "2026-08-26", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "JEC Report: The Average Household In New York Has Had To Pay An Additional $5,000+ For Goods And Services Due To Rising Costs Under President Trump\n\nWashington, D.C. \u2014 Today, a new Joint Economic Committee (JEC) report found that as of July 2026, the average household in New York has had to pay an additional $5,000+ for goods and services due to rising costs under President Trump. When campaigning in 2024, candidate Trump promised, \u201cStarting on day one of my new administration, we will end inflation, and we will make America affordable again.\u201d\n\nIn response to the new report and Republicans broken promises, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cPresident Trump and Congressional Republicans promised to lower costs and end inflation, instead they\u2019ve made life $5,000 more expensive for New Yorkers,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cLook at what they have done: they gutted Medicaid and cut Medicare and health care subsidies to fund tax breaks for billionaires, launched a war that increased gas prices, and supported tariffs to make groceries and essentials more expensive. I will not stop fighting to lower New Yorkers\u2019 costs and hold this administration accountable for hurting working families and small businesses across our state.\u201d\n\nAdditional breakdowns of the JEC report:\n\nHousing Costs\n\nNew York families have had to spend an additional $1,078 on housing costs such as rent and mortgage payments since President Trump took office.\n\nGrocery Costs\n\nAmericans paid an additional $310 for groceries in President Trump\u2019s first year than in 2024, and grocery prices are now more than 4 percent higher than when Trump took office.\n\nBeef and coffee prices are hitting Americans especially hard. Since the President took office, the average price of ground beef has risen almost every month to a record high of more than $7 per pound. Coffee prices also spiked and are now nearly $10 per pound.\n\nEnergy Costs\n\nGas prices have soared since the start of Trump\u2019s Iran War. In total, people across New York have spent an additional $3 billion on gas since the beginning of the Iran war. That has cost the average family in New York an additional $521 in gas costs\n\nFamilies in New York spent an additional $190 on electricity in 2025 under President Trump than they did in 2024. And, in just the first six months of 2026, they are expected to spend an additional $225 on electricity than they did in the first half of 2024.\n\nNew York families who use heating oil paid an additional $248 to heat their homes this March compared to last year.\n\nHealth Care Costs\n\nBecause of Trump and Republicans\u2019 refusal to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax cuts that help people afford their health insurance, monthly premiums for ACA plans rose over 50 percent on average in 2026 compared to last year. Meanwhile deductibles surged to record highs, increasing by more than $1,000 on average.\n\nSources: Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index and Average Price Data, Joint Economic Committee\u2013 Republicans, Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Walmart.com, AAA.com, Edmunds.com, Federal Highway Administration, Energy Information Administration, National Weather Service, heatable.com, Kaiser Family Foundation. Gas cost calculations are current through August 17, 2026.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-27T16:10:01Z", "2026-08-27T16:10:50Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/after-steady-drumbeat-of-advocacy-schumer-delivers-for-fort-drum-announces-base-has-been-selected-by-army-for-next-generation-nuclear-power-program-to-strengthen-energy-resilience-at-domestic-military-installations", "AFTER STEADY DRUMBEAT OF ADVOCACY, SCHUMER DELIVERS FOR FORT DRUM, ANNOUNCES BASE HAS BEEN SELECTED BY ARMY FOR NEXT-GENERATION NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN ENERGY RESILIENCE AT DOMESTIC...", "2026-08-26", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Fort Drum Will Be Home To Next-Generation Nuclear Microreactor To Protect Domestic Military Bases From Grid Failures, Critical Energy Deficiencies, And Other Threats\n\nEarlier This Month, Schumer Urged The Army To Pick Fort Drum To Demonstrate Safe And Secure, On-Site Nuclear Power Generation\n\nSchumer: Fort Drum Will Lead The Next Frontier In Nuclear Power!\n\nAfter calling on U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to pick Fort Drum for a next-generation nuclear power program, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today announced the Army heeded his call and has selected Fort Drum to spearhead the Janus Program and the Army\u2019s nuclear energy innovation. Schumer explained that the Army will deploy a commercial nuclear microreactor to strengthen the installation\u2019s energy resilience and ability to support military operations on post. Ensuring military sites have secure, reliable power if the commercial power grid goes down is critical for the Army\u2019s readiness. Fort Drum is uniquely qualified to help the Army meet its nuclear energy goals due to its infrastructure, power projection capability, and the 10th Mountain Division\u2019s mission requirements.\n\n\u201cAs a steadfast supporter and fierce advocate of Fort Drum, I\u2019m proud to announce that the Army heeded my call, selecting Fort Drum to spearhead the deployment of nuclear microreactor technology in the North Country. This is a major win that will strengthen the base\u2019s energy security, protect our Army from grid failures, and reduce strain on the local power grid,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cAs one of our nation\u2019s most advanced and strategic military installations, the critical missions Fort Drum supports and executes to advance our national defense require safe and secure, as well as reliable and resilient, onsite power generation. That is why Fort Drum is perfectly poised to lead the next frontier in nuclear power, and I commend the Army for recognizing this and selecting Fort Drum.\u201d\n\nThe Department of the Army\u2019s Janus Program is an initiative to deploy commercially-owned and operated nuclear microreactors on certain domestic Army installations by 2030. Through the deployment of these microreactors, the program will help strengthen the Army\u2019s installation energy resilience, support evolving mission requirements, and advance the military\u2019s adoption of nuclear energy. Last year, the Army announced that nine military installations\u2014including Fort Drum\u2014were shortlisted for consideration to host a commercial nuclear microreactor under the Janus Program. This week, the Army announced that Fort Drum and four other installations were selected and paired with vendors for the first round of microreactor deployments under the Janus Program.\n\nSchumer earlier this month, in a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, explained that Fort Drum\u2014home to Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield and the 10th Mountain Division, the most deployed conventional Army unit since 2001\u2014is one of the most strategic military installations and power projection capabilities in the United States. A nuclear microreactor would provide Fort Drum with a reliable, independent, and continuous source of energy for mission-critical support functions, command and control elements, mobilization activities, and other vital capabilities, including during grid-level energy infrastructure outages. Schumer added that Fort Drum\u2019s location would allow the Army to assess a microreactor\u2019s performance under harsh weather and other conditions needed to inform its efforts to integrate energy solutions into future operations. Schumer also explained Fort Drum currently uses approximately 60 megawatts of power, most of which is pulled from the local grid.\n\nFort Drum is a vital economic and community anchor for the North Country, supporting thousands of military and civilian jobs. Fort Drum is well-equipped to demonstrate how nuclear power can reduce vulnerabilities and reinforce critical U.S. defense infrastructure. It is expected that the commercial microreactor would not require significant land use changes and would be designed to produce up to 20 megawatts (MW) of power to support installation operations. Fort Drum officials and the local community have conveyed support for the site\u2019s selection for the Janus Program.\n\nAcross decades of service as Fort Drum\u2019s leading champion in Congress, Schumer has fought tirelessly to elevate Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division to US Department of Defense and Army leadership, and the Senator has proudly delivered billions of dollars in federal funding to enhance Fort Drum\u2019s capabilities and readiness, upgrade outdated infrastructure, add thousands of new personnel, and safeguard the future of the North Country\u2019s pillar of national defense and primary economic engine for generations to come.\n\nLast year, after personally meeting with 10th Mountain Division Commanding General Scott Naumann and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to push for critical upgrades to Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, Schumer landed $18 million in federal funding as a downpayment on the long-overdue modernization of the airfield\u2019s lighting and electrical system, which currently uses components that date as far back as the 1950s and are far beyond the end of their useful life. The year prior, Schumer fought for and delivered $18.5 million in the Senate\u2019s Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the planning and design of a new aircraft maintenance hangar and an Operational Readiness Training Complex at Fort Drum. Schumer also secured nearly $10 million in the FY2023 end-of-year spending package for the planning and design of a new physical fitness testing facility field house, and to modernize one of the installation\u2019s key Access Control Points (ACP).\n\nIn 2022, after a series of personal appeals to former Army Secretary Christine Wormuth and announcing that Fort Drum was selected as a finalist, Schumer successfully secured one of the Army\u2019s prestigious Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) for Fort Drum. That same year, after personal calls to former Army Secretary Mark Esper and Army Chief of Staff James McConville, the Senator successfully secured over $27 million in federal funding to construct a new railhead at Fort Drum and replace the installation\u2019s existing water supply, which was vulnerable to multiple forms of contamination. Schumer was also proud to fight for and deliver more than $21 million for a new Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Hangar in 2020, $19 million in funding for a new non-commissioned officer (NCO) training academy in 2015, and many more exciting wins in support of Fort Drum, the 10th Mountain Division, and the brave men and women who serve there.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-after-visiting-chautauqua-county-to-launch-push-to-help-western-new-york-grape-farmers-after-major-contracts-were-canceled-and-gillibrand-announce-usda-has-agreed-to-purchase-20-million-in-surplus-concord-grape-juice-for-food-assistance-programs", "SCHUMER, AFTER VISITING CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY TO LAUNCH PUSH TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK GRAPE FARMERS AFTER MAJOR CONTRACTS WERE CANCELED, AND GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE USDA HAS AGREED TO PURCHASE $20 MILLION IN...", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cBonus Buy\u201d Will Help Local Western NY Farmers After Major NY Grape Processor Abruptly Canceled Contracts Earlier This Year After They Had Already Invested In Preparing Their Vineyards For The Season\n\nLast Week Schumer Stood With Western New York Grape Farmers And Called On USDA To Use Authority To Purchase Excess Grapes For Domestic Food Assistance Programs & Help Keep Upstate Concord Grape Farmers Growing\n\nSchumer, Gillibrand: Grape Purchase Is Win-Win For Local Farmers And Putting American-Grown Grapes To Good Use\n\nAfter Schumer stood with Western New York grape farmers just last week \u2013 after their contracts for this season were suddenly terminated \u2013 to call on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to purchase Concord grape juice for use by domestic nutrition programs across the country, U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has heeded their call and will purchase $20 million in surplus product to ensure the continued success of Concord grape growers in New York. Earlier this year, Refresco suddenly canceled contracts with approximately 126 farmers across New York and Pennsylvania after they had already invested in preparing their vineyards for this season, leaving local growers in a lurch. The senators explained today\u2019s announcement provides much-needed relief for Western New York grape farmers who were facing growing uncertainty amid rising costs and the loss of a major client.\n\n\u201cEveryone knows the best Concord grapes come from Upstate New York. But when Refresco cancelled contracts with many grape farmers earlier this year, growers were left in a lurch with nowhere to sell their harvests. That\u2019s why, last week, I stood shoulder to shoulder with Western New York grape farmers in Chautauqua County and urged the USDA to buy extra Concord grape juice for nutrition programs,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cI\u2019m proud to announce that USDA has heeded my call to purchase Concord grape juice. This is a win for Upstate farmers, families, and New York\u2019s economy. I\u2019ll keep fighting for our growers and a stronger domestic food supply chain.\u201d\n\n\u201cEarlier this year, New York State Concord grape farmers were left stranded after having their contracts suddenly canceled,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cThat is why I called on the USDA to step in and purchase surplus Concord grape juice for federal nutrition programs. I am thrilled that the USDA answered our call by enacting Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act to support Western New York\u2019s growers during this critical time. This decision delivers relief to our local farming families and protects a critical part of New York\u2019s agricultural economy.\"\n\nChautauqua County is the leading grape-producing county in the state and the largest grape-growing county in the country outside of California. Every year, about 800 growers produce 150,000 tons or more of grapes on more than 22,000 acres on the Lake Erie Plain across northern Pennsylvania and Western New York. Products like juices and jellies that come from Concord grapes are processed locally and sold across the world. The Cornell Cooperative Extension estimates that the Lake Erie Grape Belt region supports about 2,000 jobs, contributes upwards of $300 million in economic impact, and supports a fruit and vegetable processing industry that employs over 5,000 workers.\n\nWestern New York\u2019s grape sector is an economic anchor for the state\u2019s agricultural industry, as Lake Erie\u2019s shallow depth extends the growing season by moderating temperatures as it keeps air moving when grapes are at risk for frost. The region extends far beyond Chautauqua County. Niagara County is home to the Niagara Escarpment American Viticultural Area, which contains nearly 60 farms across more than 1,000 acres of vineyard. The Niagara grape was created in Niagara County by cross-breeding Concord and Cassady grapes and is now a staple for making white grape juice.\n\nIn March, Refresco, a major processor for many New York grape farmers, canceled all of its contracts with grape growers. Refresco bought from 126 grape growers across New York and Pennsylvania in the Lake Erie region. Since then, New York\u2019s grape growers have been struggling in the face of an uncertain future. In early June, over two months ago, Schumer sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins and explained that purchasing grapes for use by domestic nutrition programs would alleviate stress for Concord grape growers in Western New York.\n\nSection 32 funds, which are the source of funding for the grape buy announced today, are authorized by Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 and used by USDA to purchase agricultural products, which are in turn used for nutrition programs such as the school lunch program. These \u201cbonus buys\u201d have been used by USDA in the past to stabilize agricultural markets, support communities, and deliver nutritious food to those who need it most. In fact, earlier this year, Schumer and Gillibrand fought to secure exactly such a purchase by USDA to stabilize prices for New York grape farmers. Section 32 has also been deployed successfully for Concord grapes in 2006, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2017, and 2024.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-26T05:33:32Z", "2026-08-26T05:34:56Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-sasc-democrats-call-on-chairman-wicker-to-hold-a-hearing-on-the-trump-administrations-worsening-strain-on-troops-from-extended-war-in-iran/", "Gillibrand, SASC Democrats Call On Chairman Wicker To Hold A Hearing On The Trump Administration\u2019s Worsening Strain On Troops From Extended War In Iran", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined her fellow SASC Democratic colleagues in urging Committee Chairman Wicker to hold a hearing to investigate the Trump administration\u2019s failure to support our service members who are carrying out indefinite extended deployments in the illegal, disastrous Iran war.\n\nIn a letter to Chairman Wicker, the senators laid out how this administration\u2019s failure to end this war has taken a widespread physical, emotional and mental toll on troops deployed to the region, even beyond the disturbing conditions reported aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln\u2014with dwindling supplies and deteriorating conditions aboard numerous ships and across bases in the region. The American people and military families deserve answers from the Trump administration about how they intend to break this cycle that is crushing morale, stranding our troops in grim conditions and leaving military families unsure how to make ends meet while their loved ones in uniform serve longer extended deployments with no end in sight.\n\n\u201cThere must be accountability for the worsening strain endured by our service members serving in a reckless war started with no justification, no clear objective, and no exit strategy,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cAs our families pay sky-high prices back at home, our service members and their families are making immense sacrifices, and this administration owes them better than open disrespect. That this administration can enrich itself and spend endless taxpayer dollars on unlimited bombs and interior decorating, but cannot provide our service members with sufficient food and medication, is completely unacceptable. I demand hearings, accountability, and a clear plan to provide our troops with the resources and respect they deserve.\u201d\n\nNot only is President Trump\u2019s disastrous, indefinite and illegal war hurting morale and readiness, but SASC Democrats also raised serious concerns that these ongoing incidents could have direct consequences on our nation\u2019s ability to recruit and retain members of our military. They wrote,\u201cMilitary families and the American people deserve answers about when our heroes will come home and how DoD plans to restore military readiness that has been drained by this war. Supply shortages and unjustified extended deployments also have a real impact on our ability to recruit and retain our servicemembers \u2013 why would anyone sign up to fight when they fear they will be exploited and left without supplies, recourse or support? Not only do we owe our troops the bare minimum respect and support they deserve, but it is a recruitment and retention imperative.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe stakes couldn\u2019t be higher,\u201d the senators continued. \u201cThe longer this Administration fails to articulate a plan to end this disastrous war, the longer our brave servicemembers will pay the price.\u201d\n\nSenator Gillibrand continues to demand accountability for the Trump administration\u2019s treatment of service members in Iran and their families at home. Earlier this month, following reports of deteriorating conditions for sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, she called for hearings and a plan to protect American service members in the region. She joined SASC Democrats in July to press Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over inconsistencies in the Pentagon\u2019s public casualty reporting, demanding a full and accurate accounting of the human cost of the war. She also launched an investigation into reports that Secretary Hegseth failed to take basic steps to protect troops in the Middle East, including ahead of a strike that killed six service members and injured dozens in Kuwait.\n\nThe full text of the letter can be found here and below:\n\nDear Chairman Wicker:\n\nWe request that you convene a public Armed Services Committee hearing with Department of Defense (DoD) leadership regarding the poor planning and mismanagement of extended deployments to support Iran operations and the impact on our troops. Recent reports of sailors suffering from severe mental health issues amid deteriorating conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln have only added to a disturbing pattern of failures to adequately plan and support our troops, who have been away from their families indefinitely as the Iran War drags on.\n\nOn August 11, Military Times reported that multiple sailors on board the USS Abraham Lincoln currently supporting Iran operations attempted to jump overboard, a heartbreaking decision in effort to escape the mental health toll of an extended deployment that was planned to end in May but is now at 9 months and counting. Horrifying messages from military families described other poor conditions onboard the Lincoln, including food rationing, rotten meals, shortages of supplies like water and soap, overflowing toilets, broken facilities and disrupted mail delivery. It took nine months for the Navy to relieve the Lincoln with the USS George Washington, after conditions had reached such severity that military families directly confronted the Acting Secretary of the Navy. This has revealed the real impact of unplanned deployment extensions on our ability to maintain and logistically support our ships in a contested environment.\n\nThis is not the first time during this war that we have seen the consequences of extended deployments onboard an aircraft carrier or even other ships. Sailors on the USS Ford experienced hundreds of broken toilets and significant damage from a non-combat fire that injured multiple sailors and affected 100 sleeping berths and forced it to redirect to Greece for emergency repair. After this emergency repair, the Ford was again sent back to the Red Sea to support Iran operations \u2013 eventually completing 11 months of deployment, even though the Navy tries to limit deployments to seven months. Military families of servicemembers on board the multiple ships as part of the Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) in the region have reported emotional and financial strain from the unplanned extensions, struggling to balance work and childcare and caught in limbo with disrupted plans every time orders are extended.\n\nBoth the Lincoln and the Ford Carrier Strike Groups (CSGs) were redirected from their original missions to support President Trump\u2019s illegal wars of choice. The Lincoln originally deployed in November to conduct routine patrols in the Indo-Pacific, but was redirected to the Middle East in January to support the start of the Iran operations. The Ford ultimately served a whopping 11 months at sea \u2013 redirected three times from an original mission to support deterrence in Europe, to operations in the Caribbean Sea and against Venezuela, to Iran operations. This Administration has failed to explain why it has insisted on stretching our sailors in this way without adequate planning \u2013 let alone for unauthorized wars of choice.\n\nThe strain on our troops is not confined to the Navy. In fact, our offices and press have heard storyafter story of Soldiers and Airmen, including National Guardsmen and Reservists, seeing their deployments extended with uncertainty about when they will be relieved by other units and can return home to their families. Bases in the Middle East originally designed to support a specific footprint have been stretched to support a much larger scale of units now stationed there \u2013 and conditions are deteriorating as too many people meet too little space and supplies.\n\nThe toll this illegal, disastrous war is taking on our troops is unconscionable. Troops are suffering because of this Administration\u2019s inability to end this war or make the environment safe enough for our servicemembers to be delivered the food, medication or supplies they need.\n\nAll these developments strongly indicate a systemic failure of planning and adaptation by the Secretary of Defense and senior DoD leaders. It is appalling that in month seven of the Iran War, DoD still continues to fail to anticipate and plan for the second-order consequences of the President\u2019s choices to continue this war with no end.\n\nMilitary families and the American people deserve answers about when our heroes will come home and how DoD plans to restore military readiness that has been drained by this war. Supply shortages and unjustified extended deployments also have a real impact on our ability to recruit and retain our servicemembers \u2013 why would anyone sign up to fight when they fear they will be exploited and left without supplies, recourse or support? Not only do we owe our troops the bare minimum respect and support they deserve, but it is a recruitment and retention imperative.\n\nThe stakes couldn\u2019t be higher. The longer this Administration fails to articulate a plan to end this disastrous war, the longer our brave servicemembers will pay the price.\n\nWe request a public hearing to help Congress and the public better understand how we got here and how the Department will ensure it never happens again. We call on the Department to explain to Congress, military families and the American people how it assesses and justifies the readiness impacts of these extended deployments, how it plans for relief rotations and what accounts for the systemic failures to provide troops with the support they need to do the mission the President has illegally asked of them. Importantly, the Department must justify and detail exactly how it plans to sustain our troops in this war indefinitely \u2014 as the President\u2019s negotiations continue to fail.\n\nAs Members of this Committee, we take seriously our responsibility to make sure the U.S. military is properly led, well-resourced, supported and able to conduct its missions. We believe it is critical that we conduct public oversight to ensure that whenever we ask the military to answer the Nation\u2019s call, we will have their backs \u2013 not leave them stranded with no support. For these reasons, we urge the Committee to convene a hearing at the earliest opportunity to examine these issues directly with DoD leaders.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-schumer-tonko-raise-the-alarm-amid-impending-closure-of-schenectady-veterans-affairs-community-based-outpatient-clinic/", "Gillibrand, Schumer, Tonko Raise The Alarm Amid Impending Closure Of Schenectady Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic", "2026-08-24", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Closure Would Jeopardize Care for 1,500+ Capital Region Veterans Who Rely on the Schenectady VA Clinic\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY), and Representative Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), following continued concern from local Capital Region veterans, called on Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins to provide more information about the planned closure of the Schenectady Veterans Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) at the end of the month. When the closure was announced in March 2026, the lawmakers immediately called on the VA to halt the closure and provide immediate answers to ensure that healthcare for the over 1,500 Capital Region veterans who rely on this clinic would not be disrupted. Now, five months following their original letter and with the closure looming, few questions have been answered.\n\nIn the letter, the members addressed the lack of communication from the VA and the confusion that Capital Region veterans are experiencing with little to no guidance as to the future of their care. They wrote, \u201cSince the closure was announced this past spring, vanishingly little detail or communication has been made available to veterans or the broader public in the Capital Region. The lack of communication has raised concerns about the burden this disruption will place on veterans with ongoing care. Five months since the announcement of the closure, we continue to hear from veterans and non-profit organizations working to cover gaps in care and transportation for veterans, who find themselves less informed, more confused, and in greater precarity.\u201d\n\nThe members noted that this would be the second CBOC closure in the Capital Region in five years, forcing veterans to seek out alternative care in places that may be even farther from their homes. They continued, \u201cThe communities we represent have expressed significant doubt regarding the VA\u2019s claim that transportation time to the new clinics will be shorter for 80% of veterans. Many older veterans in the area are reliant on public transportation, ride-share services, and friends, family, and their communities for transportation to VA appointments. We are especially concerned that the decision to shift care away from the Schenectady CBOC does not account for the additional bus routes, ride-share costs, and time commitments from friends and families to ensure that veterans have regular access to care at a different facility.\u201d\n\nIn a series of questions, the members demanded immediate transparency and requested that the VA release concrete data and outreach plans regarding the facility\u2019s closure by August 27th. The inquiry pushes the VA to detail its justification for the closure and the projected impact on veterans in the region, as well as the VA\u2019s plans for ensuring that patients maintain their access to high-quality care.\n\nThe lawmakers stressed that not a single local veteran or advocacy group had reached out to their offices to voice support for the clinic\u2019s closure. They concluded, \u201cThe lack of clear communication and proper planning has caused significant anxiety for veterans in the Schenectady region who place their trust in the VA to manage their care. We urge the VA to listen to the community that would be most immediately affected by this plan, halt the closure of this clinic until all the questions posed in this letter can be properly addressed, and work with us to rebuild trust among veterans in the Capital Region.\u201d\n\nThe full letter can be read HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-25T05:31:37Z", "2026-08-25T05:33:09Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-trumps-stupid-price-increasing-canadian-tariffs/", "Gillibrand Statement On Trump\u2019s Stupid, Price-Increasing Canadian Tariffs", "2026-08-24", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Trump\u2019s Tariffs Will Only Increase Prices and Hurt New York Consumers and Small Businesses\n\nNew York and Canada Are Major Trading Partners\n\nToday, after President Trump and his administration launched their latest cost-increasing trade war with Canada, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cPresident Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs and make life more affordable, but they\u2019ve used their total power in Washington to make life more expensive than ever.\n\n\u201cThey\u2019ve cut Medicare and Medicaid to give tax cuts to billionaires, launched a reckless war in Iran that sent gas prices skyrocketing, and pushed tariffs that are making groceries and essentials more expensive.\n\n\u201cLet\u2019s be clear: these latest tariffs against Canada directly hit Americans. They will only increase costs on New York families and hurt our state\u2019s small businesses. Trump needs to stop the political games, go back to the negotiation table, and get a deal done that lowers costs and strengthens our economy instead of harming it.\u201d\n\nThe president\u2019s tariffs have previously been found to be unconstitutional and have already raised costs on New Yorkers. In addition, Canada is one of New York State\u2019s largest export markets for both goods and services, while the state imports more than $20 billion annually from Canada. Poll after poll after poll have found a resounding majority of Americans oppose Trump\u2019s tariffs actions that have raised prices and hurt their families.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-25T05:31:37Z", "2026-08-25T05:33:09Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-trump-is-ripping-food-from-the-mouths-of-new-york-families-to-pay-for-tax-cuts-for-billionaires/", "Gillibrand: Trump Is Ripping Food From The Mouths Of New York Families To Pay For Tax Cuts For Billionaires", "2026-08-24", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "New Federal Data Shows SNAP Enrollment Has Fallen More Than 13% Nationwide Under Trump\u2019s \u201cBig Beautiful Bill\u201d\n\nMore Than 200,000 New Yorkers Have Been Pushed Off Food Assistance\n\nToday, in response to new data showing that enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has dropped by more than 13% since May 2025 \u2014 just before Trump\u2019s \u201cBig Beautiful Bill\u201d passed with massive SNAP cuts \u2014 U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement:\n\n\u201cAt a time when people can barely afford a cart of groceries or a tank of gas, this president is kicking families off food assistance to fund tax cuts for the richest people in the country \u2014 and pouring billions into a war overseas while he does it,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cHe has money for the wealthy. He has money for war. But somehow, he has nothing for parents trying to feed their children in Buffalo, or Rochester, or the Bronx. Those are not the values of this country, and I will fight to reverse these cuts.\u201d\n\nNew federal data reported by the Associated Press shows that SNAP enrollment has plunged from 42.2 million Americans in May 2025 to 36.6 million in May 2026 \u2014 a drop steeper than the government itself projected. In New York, more than 200,000 people have already fallen off the rolls, and more than 300,000 households are at risk of losing some or all of their food assistance by the end of the year.\n\nThese New Yorkers having food ripped away from them and their families is the direct and intended result of what President Trump and Republicans believe is their greatest legislative accomplishment: handing tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and biggest corporations, paid for by taking food off the tables of children, seniors, and working families.\n\nThe cuts land at a moment when families are already stretched to the breaking point. Grocery bills and gas prices remain painfully high, and Gillibrand has repeatedly warned that the administration\u2019s own policies are driving costs up rather than down. Against that backdrop, the president is simultaneously pouring billions of dollars into waging war overseas \u2014 money spent abroad while American families are told there is nothing left for them at home.\n\nThis massive drop in enrollment comes as President Trump\u2019s cuts to SNAP have yet to even fully take effect. Starting October 2026, states will have a larger burden to administer the program. This burden will be forced onto counties, as New York is one of only three states where counties pay the full non-federal share of SNAP administrative costs. The New York State Association of Counties estimates that $168 million will now be shifted to county budgets. Additionally, starting October 2027, the so-called \u201cBig Beautiful Bill\u201d will shift the cost of SNAP benefits onto states, forcing states to either bear the cost or choose not to participate in SNAP at all.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-25T05:31:37Z", "2026-08-25T05:33:09Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/new-poll-makes-clear-market-structure-legislation-must-have-enforceable-ban-on-president-trump-issuing-and-profiting-from-crypto/", "New Poll Makes Clear: Market Structure Legislation Must Have Enforceable Ban On President Trump Issuing And Profiting From Crypto", "2026-08-23", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Reuters/Ipsos Survey Finds 63% of Americans Say the President\u2019s Crypto Profits are Inappropriate\n\n69% Say Trump\u2019s Private Business Interests are Influencing his Decisions in Office, Including Roughly Half of Republicans\n\nA new Reuters/Ipsos survey released this week confirms what Americans across the political spectrum already sense: the president is using the powers of his office to line his own pockets, and they want it stopped.\n\nThe president reported more than $1.4 billion in crypto-related income last year, largely from World Liberty Financial and the Trump memecoin \u2014 ventures he has personally championed.\n\nU.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today renewed her call for any digital asset market structure bill to include a firm prohibition on the president, the president\u2019s spouse, and senior officials issuing, sponsoring, or profiting from cryptocurrency while in office.\n\nSenator Gillibrand issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cThe American people see exactly what is happening in plain sight: a president who campaigned on draining the swamp has turned the White House into his personal trading desk. When more than two-thirds of Americans and nearly half of the president\u2019s own party can see his clear conflict of interest, this is no longer a partisan question. It\u2019s a basic test of whether public office is still supposed to serve the public.\n\n\u201cWe can pass smart, clear rules for digital assets and shut down presidential self-dealing at the same time. There must be an enforceable ban, and any market structure bill that leaves enforcement solely in the hands of the president\u2019s own Justice Department and allows him to profit from crypto isn\u2019t a reform. It\u2019s a permission slip.\n\n\u201cI will not vote to hand this president, or any president, a taxpayer-backed license to get rich off the office.\u201d\n\nSenator Gillibrand has long argued that Congress cannot write the rules of the road for a trillion-dollar industry while leaving the most obvious conflict of interest untouched. As the Senate considers market structure legislation, she is pressing colleagues on both sides of the aisle to close the loophole that lets a sitting president issue a coin, drive up its value with the megaphone of his office, and pocket the proceeds.\n\nIn July, Gillibrand called on Senate leadership to ensure that a prohibition on public officials issuing, sponsoring, or profiting from crypto tokens is included in any market structure package.\n\nThe Reuters survey of 1,166 adults, conducted August 14\u201317, found that 63% of Americans believe it is inappropriate for President Trump to have profited from cryptocurrency since his return to power, while just 32% said it was appropriate.\n\nNearly seven in ten Americans \u2014 including 48% of Republicans \u2014 said they believe the president allows his private business interests to influence his decisions in office.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-24T05:37:30Z", "2026-08-24T05:38:35Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-calls-on-usps-to-work-with-local-community-to-reopen-west-kill-post-office", "SCHUMER CALLS ON USPS TO WORK WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY TO REOPEN WEST KILL POST OFFICE", "2026-08-20", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "West Kill Post Office Has Served the Local Community Since 1833, But Was Temporarily Closed In January 2025 After Fire Shut Down Small Rural Office \u2013 And Postal Services Have Not Yet Returned, Forcing Customers To Travel Over Seven Miles Away To Shandaken To Collect Mail\n\nSchumer Urges USPS To Fully Restore Postal Operations So Residents Can Easily Receive Medications, Checks & Bills, Packages, And Other Important Mail\n\nSchumer To USPS: West Kill Deserves A Post Office In West Kill\n\nA year and a half after a fire forced the closure of the West Kill Post Office, with no communicated plan for reinstatement, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer called on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to work with the local community and fully restore mail services to the hamlet. The West Kill Post Office has served the Greene County hamlet for nearly two centuries, and Schumer said it provides a vital service to residents and the community. For years, Schumer has fought relentlessly to protect post offices across Upstate New York, demanding accountability from the U.S. Postal Service, ensuring rural residents have a voice in decisions that affect them, and defending the local institutions that keep small communities connected.\n\n\u201cThe West Kill Post Office is more than a place to pick up and drop off mail. For nearly two centuries, it\u2019s been a community hub for residents. Upstate New Yorkers rely on their local post office to receive medications, pay bills, and connect with the rest of the world. But since a fire shut down the post office more than a year and a half ago, to receive mail, residents have been forced to travel over seven miles along a remote highway that lacks cell service and is dangerous to travel in the winter months,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cEvery day this post office remains closed, the community of West Kill is deprived of an essential service. For a year and a half, the West Kill community has been asking for answers but has heard nothing. West Kill deserves transparency and action, which is why I\u2019m calling on the USPS to work with residents to immediately reinstate postal service in the town.\u201d\n\nIn January 2025, a fire forced the USPS to close the West Kill Post Office. For the past year and a half, hundreds of residents have been forced to travel 7.3 miles to access in-person mail services at an alternate site at the Shandaken Post Office. This is a dangerous drive along the remote stretch of State Route 42 through the Deep Notch, which has no cell service and is hard to travel in the winter. Residents have been willing to work constructively with USPS and local officials to find a solution but still lack a clear timeline or meaningful explanation regarding when and where full postal services will return to West Kill. They have emphasized the importance of the post office as a crucial community space, providing important services like access to prescription drugs, hunting and fishing licensing, electric vehicle charging, and Wi-Fi access. Schumer said the USPS must fully and transparently work with the community to restore full mail services in the town.\n\nSchumer\u2019s letter to USPS Postmaster General David Steiner can be found HERE or below:\n\nDear Postmaster General Steiner,\n\nI write with concern regarding the future of the West Kill Post Office, located at 30 Spruceton Rd, West Kill, NY 12492. It has come to my attention that in January 2025, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a temporary closure of the West Kill Post Office, citing smoke damage at the location. Since then, residents of West Kill have been forced to travel over seven miles to access in-person retail mail services. I urge you to act swiftly and diligently to immediately reinstate the West Kill Post Office and restore full mail services in West Kill, whether through a timely restoration of the existing location at West Kill or through securing an alternative location nearby in West Kill.\n\nFurthermore, I urge you to act with full transparency and cooperation in engaging the West Kill community on the Postal Service\u2019s plans for reinstating the West Kill Post Office. The West Kill community deserves answers as to the future of their post office \u2013 and the USPS must act in full faith and transparency to provide the community with the answers it deserves, and work in close conjunction with the community in determining the future of the West Kill Post Office.\n\nFor over a year and a half, the hundreds of residents in West Kill, a hamlet in the Town of Lexington, have been forced to travel 7.3 miles to access in-person mail services at an alternate site at the Shandaken Post Office, located at 22 State Route 42, Shandaken, NY 12480. This is a dangerous drive along the remote stretch of State Route 42 through the Deep Notch, which has no cell service and is hard to travel in the winter. The residents of West Kill have been harmed by the Postal Service\u2019s delay in reopening the West Kill Post Office for far too long. Any further delay in reinstating the West Kill Post Office is unacceptable \u2013 the Postal Service must immediately act to reopen the West Kill Post Office such that the residents of West Kill will no longer have to face severe challenges to pick up their medications, receive their checks and billing documents, and other important mail.\n\nThe West Kill community has also demonstrated its willingness to work constructively with USPS and local officials to find a solution. After more than a year and a half, however, residents still lack a clear timeline or meaningful explanation regarding when and where full postal services will return to West Kill. USPS must provide the community with a concrete plan and commitment to restoring local postal services.\n\nTherefore, I urge you to immediately act to reinstate the West Kill Post Office in West Kill, NY, and fully and transparently communicate and engage with the West Kill community on the future of the West Kill Post Office. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to hearing your response.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-21T05:30:57Z", "2026-08-21T05:32:22Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-convenes-small-business-leaders-to-address-supply-chain-challenges-facing-finger-lakes-craft-beverage-industry", "SCHUMER CONVENES SMALL BUSINESS LEADERS TO ADDRESS SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES FACING FINGER LAKES CRAFT BEVERAGE INDUSTRY", "2026-08-19", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Schumer Says Tariff Costs, Shifting Consumer Trends, And Distribution Disruptions Threaten Upstate New York\u2019s Craft Beverage Industry\n\nSenator Backs New York Wine & Grape Foundation\u2019s $500,000 SBA Proposal To Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience\n\nSchumer: Support Upstate New York\u2019s Craft Beverage Industry\n\nU.S. Senator Chuck Schumer earlier this week convened leaders from craft breweries, wineries, distilleries, and other industries at the Schuyler County Business Park to discuss the growing challenges facing the industry, including changing consumption trends, rising costs from tariffs, and distribution disruptions that are all straining the supply chain.\n\nSchumer emphasized that these pressures are hitting small- and mid-sized producers particularly hard and could have a significant impact on rural communities across Upstate New York that rely on craft beverage businesses to support farms, tourism, and restaurants.\n\n\u201cNew York\u2019s craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries are a cornerstone of Upstate\u2019s economy, and I have fought for years to help these small businesses grow and reach new markets. Today, costs from unwise tariffs, changing consumer trends, and major logistical disruptions are making doing business even harder and putting that progress at risk. That\u2019s why I\u2019m backing the New York Wine & Grape Foundation\u2019s collaborative effort to strengthen our regional supply chain and help producers weather and overcome these challenges,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cNew York\u2019s craft beverage industry has been brewing success for years, especially in the Finger Lakes, and we\u2019re not going to let these challenges knock it flat. I\u2019ll keep fighting to make sure Upstate New York\u2019s craft beverage businesses have the federal support they need to navigate these challenges and continue to strengthen local economies.\u201d\n\nNew York\u2019s craft beverage industry has consistently grown in recent years. According to the New York State Brewers Association (NYSBA), the number of breweries in New York grew from 95 in 2012 to more than 500 in 2024. New York is now the nation\u2019s second-largest craft beer market, with an estimated $4.8 billion economic impact, while annual craft brewery production increased from 557,436 barrels in 2011 to 1,434,992 barrels in 2023. New York is also the third-largest wine-producing state in the nation, behind only California and Washington. New York\u2019s wine and grape industries are a major economic engine as well. According to the New York Wine & Grape Foundation\u2019s latest annual report, the state\u2019s wine and grape industries have directly generated more than $16.81 billion in direct economic impact.\n\nNigar Hale, Executive Director of The Watkins Glenn Area Chamber of Commerce, said, \u201cCraft beverage is woven into the fabric of our rural economy, supporting local farms, tourism, restaurants, and small businesses. We\u2019re facing real challenges, particularly within the distribution side of the supply chain. I appreciate that the Senator took the time to seek out our perspective and listen to the challenges we\u2019re facing firsthand. It was a valuable opportunity to continue the dialogue and work toward solutions.\u201d\n\nIan Conboy, Lucky Hare Brewing Company, said, \u201cNew York\u2019s craft breweries are manufacturers, employers, tourism destinations, and important parts of our communities. Rising costs for aluminum, ingredients, and equipment continue to put pressure on small independent breweries. We appreciate Senator Schumer listening to New York brewers and working to ensure federal policy supports American manufacturers and keeps our industry strong.\u201d\n\nRick Rainey, Forge Cellars, said, \u201cThe New York wine industry has a substantial economic impact for the state of New York and all of the residents. Senator Schumer\u2019s efforts to help bring more New York wine to more New Yorkers is a big win-win for our state and can have far reaching positive impact. #NYdrinksNY\u201d\n\nSchumer said the industry is facing continued uncertainty from counterproductive U.S. tariffs that raise the cost of cans, packaging, equipment, and other inputs for New York craft producers. The latest threat of additional 50% tariffs on Canadian imports has created additional uncertainty, raising costs and making it harder for businesses to plan ahead. Schumer has long worked with local vineyards and the New York Wine & Grape Foundation to increase export access to Canada, including Ontario\u2019s Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), one of the largest single wine buyers in the world. Historically, his work helped Finger Lakes wines reach LCBO shelves in recent years, unlocking an important market for New York producers.\n\nIn part, thanks to Schumer\u2019s efforts, Canada had become the largest market for American wine outside the U.S., making continued access to Canadian consumers especially important for New York\u2019s wine industry. However, in response to the Trump administration\u2019s reckless tariffs in 2025, Canada imposed retaliatory measures, causing Canadian imports of U.S. alcoholic beverages to plummet by approximately $581 million, or 81 percent, in a one year period compared to a similar period the year prior.\n\n\u201cInstead of focusing our energy on outcompeting rivals like China, the Trump administration has unwisely chosen to pick a damaging and cost-spiking tariff fight with our closest ally and biggest trading partner, Canada. And that is deeply damaging to this industry and to the Upstate economy in general, which borders Canada,\u201d said Senator Schumer.\n\nAt the same time, changing national consumption patterns are creating new challenges for New York\u2019s wine industry, requiring local growers and producers to adapt to a changing marketplace and face increased competition. Schumer said higher costs, downturns in consumption, and the loss of access to much of the Canadian market have major regional consequences on the craft beverage industry.\n\nThese challenges have been further compounded by four logistics disruptions in the past six months. In March 2026, the closure of DNT Express, a Clyde-based freight forwarder that served Finger Lakes wineries, eliminated a critical logistics provider. In May, Manhattan Beer & Beverage acquired the Opici Wine Distributor\u2019s New York portfolio, affecting Finger Lakes wineries and creating another major distribution transition. In July, national beverage distributor RNDC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, adding further uncertainty to an already strained distribution system. Lastly, the closure of the historic Pleasant Valley Wine Company eliminated another important regional storage and distribution resource. Together, these disruptions have left producers scrambling for reliable freight forwarding, cold storage, and distribution capacity. To help address these challenges, Schumer announced his support for the New York Wine & Grape Foundation\u2019s application for $500,000 through the U.S. Small Business Administration\u2019s Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program to support the marketing research, business modeling, governance, financial analysis, and legal planning needed to evaluate a multi-beverage logistics cooperative serving New York\u2019s wine, beer, spirits and cider producers. A cooperative could help restore reliable storage and shipping capacity, expand market access, and strengthen supply chain resilience.\n\nSchumer said the Schuyler County Business Park underscores the importance of strategic federal investment in Upstate communities, with the park serving as a platform for economic development in the Southern Tier, including the growth of the region\u2019s craft beverage industry, such as Lucky Hare Brewing Company. Schumer previously visited the business park in 2023 to promote the bipartisan ONSHORE Act, which sought to strengthen industrial sites, infrastructure, and workforce development so rural communities can attract businesses and critical supply chains.\n\nSchumer\u2019s letter to the Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Kelly Loeffler, can be found HERE or below:\n\nDear Administrator Loeffler,\n\nI am pleased to write in strong support of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation\u2019s application for $500,000 through the U.S. Small Business Administration\u2019s Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program. This funding will enable the Foundation to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for a producer-owned logistics cooperative serving New York\u2019s wine, beer, spirits, and cider producers.\n\nEstablished by New York State in 1985 as an economic development entity, the New York Wine & Grape Foundation has the statewide industry, relationships, authority, and technical capacity necessary to coordinate this effort. New York\u2019s craft beverage producers \u2013 particularly small and mid-sized businesses in the Finger Lakes and other rural communities across Upstate New York \u2013 have been hit by overlapping losses in freight-forwarding, cold-storage, and distribution capacity. The foundation has brought craft beverage associations together around a collaborative response and is well-positioned to develop a durable solution that strengthens market access and supply-chain resilience.\n\nIf awarded, the foundation will complete the marketing research, business modeling, governance design, financial analysis, and legal planning needed to evaluate and establish a multi-beverage logistics cooperative. A successful cooperative would restore reliable storage and shipping capacity, expand access to markets, and help New York producers across the industry remain competitive.\n\nFor additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me or my Grants Director, Kaia Moore, in my Washington office at grants@schumer.senate.gov. Thank you for your consideration.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-20T05:28:41Z", "2026-08-20T05:29:58Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-trumps-endless-war-in-iran/", "Gillibrand Statement On Trump\u2019s Endless War In Iran", "2026-08-18", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, following the official lapse of President Trump\u2019s 60-day ceasefire deal with Iran and his threat to broaden and prolong the war even further by bombing Oman, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, released the following statement:\n\n\u201cEvery day that Trump\u2019s reckless war drags on is another day that working families suffer. Americans are struggling to fill up their gas tanks, pay their soaring utility bills, and put food on the table, all while their president spends billions of taxpayer dollars fighting a war he had no reason to start in the first place. Now, with no peace deal in sight and no objectives achieved, Trump is threatening to drop even more bombs in the Middle East \u2013 this time on one of our allies. His actions are an embarrassment, his war is a failure, and the American people are paying the price.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-19T05:29:02Z", "2026-08-19T05:30:24Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-delivers-16-federal-investment-cuts-ribbon-on-new-keuka-college-rural-community-outpatient-clinic", "SCHUMER DELIVERS $1.6 FEDERAL INVESTMENT, CUTS RIBBON ON NEW KEUKA COLLEGE RURAL COMMUNITY OUTPATIENT CLINIC", "2026-08-17", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Schumer Secured Federal Investment To Expand Access To Affordable Healthcare In Yates County, Nursing Care, Occupational Therapy, Social Work Counseling, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, And Wellness Coaching To Rural Communities\n\nNew Clinic Will Serve ~1,000 Rural Residents And Create Hands-On Health Care Training Opportunities For 100 College Students Each Year\n\nSchumer: New Clinic Is Win-Win For Yates County Families And Keuka College Students\n\nAfter launching his push to deliver federal funding three years ago, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today joined Keuka College leaders to cut the ribbon on the College\u2019s new Rural Community Outpatient Clinic. The planned clinic will address a critical need in a county with limited health care resources by providing area residents with healthcare services including nursing care, occupational therapy, social work counseling, athletic training, physical therapy, and wellness coaching. The new clinic will also strengthen career pathways and help prepare the next generation of health care professionals to serve the region by giving Keuka College students hands-on clinical training opportunities. Schumer celebrated the opening of this community facility and pledged to keep fighting for more federal resources to strengthen rural health care access across the Finger Lakes region.\n\n\u201cWhen Keuka College leaders came to me asking for help to build a new Rural Community Outpatient Clinic, I promised I wouldn\u2019t stop fighting until they got every penny they needed to build the health care facility the community deserves. I\u2019m proud to be here today after delivering $1.6 million in federal funding for this critical project and to say a promise made is a promise kept,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cToday, we don\u2019t just cut a ribbon. We open a door for 1,000 rural residents in the surrounding community who can now access needed health care services and the hundreds of Keuka College students who can get the clinical training opportunities they need to become healthcare professionals. I will always fight to ensure New York\u2019s rural communities have the resources they need to access affordable health care services.\u201d\n\nKeuka College President Amy Storey said, \u201cKeuka College is grateful to Senator Schumer for his leadership and for securing the federal funding that helped make this vision a reality. This clinic represents an important investment in the health and well-being of rural communities while creating valuable opportunities for Keuka College students \u2013 the next generation of healthcare professionals \u2013 to learn and serve. We are proud to partner with Senator Schumer and others throughout our region to expand access to clinical services and prepare students to meet the healthcare needs of the future.\u201d\n\nThe senator fought to deliver the necessary funding for Keuka College to create its Rural Community Outpatient Clinic. In September 2023, Schumer stood in Yates County to successfully push for $1.6 million in federal funding through the FY2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies budget bill to move the project over the finish line and get rural Yates County residents the healthcare facility they deserve. The clinic will be a one-stop shop for health care and wellness services. Schumer explained the clinic will be a win-win for the community, training much-needed new nurses and healthcare workers while serving an additional ~1,000 area residents.\n\nThe establishment of this comprehensive clinic will also support enrollment at Keuka College by providing clinical training opportunities for 100 students per year in the College\u2019s healthcare programs. According to Keuka College, approximately 85% of alumni remain in New York after graduation, making a significant contribution to the state's healthcare workforce. Schumer underscored that strengthening career pathways and helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals to serve the region is vital. In 2025, a report that examined shortages in health professionals in 16 rural counties\u2013including Yates\u2013identified low rates of health care providers as well as a lack of access to basic care in many counties. Schumer emphasized that the creation of the rural outpatient clinic will provide access to a variety of affordable healthcare in an area that lacks sufficient services within a 30-mile radius.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-launches-push-for-5-million-federal-funding-package-to-improve-infrastructure-expand-capacity-and-enhance-safety-at-new-yorks-first-state-veterans-cemetery-in-seneca-county", "SCHUMER LAUNCHES PUSH FOR $5 MILLION FEDERAL FUNDING PACKAGE TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE, EXPAND CAPACITY, AND ENHANCE SAFETY AT NEW YORK\u2019S FIRST STATE VETERANS CEMETERY IN SENECA COUNTY", "2026-08-17", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "After Previously Helping Deliver $3.9 Million To Establish The Cemetery In 2023, Schumer\u2019s Push Now Includes $3 Million For Critical Gateway, Entrance, Safety & Accessibility Upgrades At New York State Veterans Cemetery \u2013 Finger Lakes In Upcoming Budget Bill\n\nSchumer Also Announces Push for $2 Million Pending VA Grants To Add 300 New Burial Plots, Fencing & Lighting, Stormwater Infrastructure, And To Maintain & Care For Veteran Headstones\n\nSchumer: Honor Our Heroes With The Resting Place They Deserve\n\nStanding with local Veterans at the New York State Veterans Cemetery \u2013 Finger Lakes in Romulus, New York, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today launched his push to secure nearly $5 million in federal funding to expand, modernize, and improve New York\u2019s first state veterans cemetery. Schumer explained the funding would upgrade the cemetery\u2019s gateway and entrance, expand cemetery capacity, and preserve the dignity of the cemetery\u2019s sacred grounds.\n\n\u201cNew York State Veterans Cemetery in the Finger Lakes, located at the former Sampson military base, is hallowed ground, rooted in the history of hundreds of thousands of World War II and Korean War-era service members who trained here before going on to defend our nation. As we celebrate our country\u2019s 250th anniversary this year, we must honor the service and sacrifices of Americans who have served in the armed forces,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cThat is why I am here today to launch my push for nearly $5 million in federal support to make critical upgrades to this historic veterans cemetery. I was proud to help deliver the pivotal funding needed to establish this cemetery as New York\u2019s first-ever state veterans cemetery, but that was only the first step. Now, the cemetery is in need of greater burial capacity and resources to care for the headstones of these heroes, as well as safety, accessibility, and infrastructure upgrades. I\u2019m proud to launch my push for over $5 million to ensure that our nation\u2019s veterans have the dignified resting place they have earned after fighting to protect our freedom.\u201d\n\nLocated in Seneca County, New York \u2013 the birthplace of Memorial Day \u2013 New York State Veterans Cemetery \u2013 Finger Lakes is a nationally-recognized memorial that honors hundreds of thousands of veterans, including 33 Purple Heart recipients connected to the historic Sampson military installations, who trained and served our nation. Originally built in 1942 as a U.S. Naval Training Station, the site housed the Sampson College for returning GI Bill veterans from 1946 to 1949, and then later served as the Sampson Air Force Basic Military Training Center before being largely decommissioned in 1956. The site is now home to the New York State Veterans Cemetery \u2013 Finger Lakes, and is the resting place for Armed Forces veterans, their spouses, and their children. There are additionally 33 interred Purple Heart recipients and veterans connected to the historic Sampson Military Installations.\n\nChairman of the Friends of the New York State Veterans Cemetery\u2014Finger Lakes, Michael F. Nozzolio, NY State Senator, ret. said, \u201cThe Friends of the New York State Veterans Cemetery\u2014Finger Lakes are extremely grateful and pleased our United States Senator Chuck Schumer will support and advocate for funds to enhance the permanent resting place that honors all our Nation\u2019s veterans. Senator Schumer\u2019s advocacy in the United States Senate is critically important for the approval of the New York State Department of Veterans\u2019 Services grant request that will make the first New York State Veterans Cemetery safer, more secure, and create easier access for senior citizens and the disabled, providing many more the opportunity to honor the veterans of our United States Armed Forces.\u201d\n\nThe current entrance is functionally obsolete and no longer provides safe, secure, or accessible access for visitors. Schumer today announced his push for $3 million in federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill to create a safer and more accessible gateway. The new proposed entrance will have improved lighting and signage to boost public safety and protect a significant asset for New York State through secure, well-defined infrastructure. Schumer explained that most of the cemetery\u2019s visitors, including surviving spouses and siblings, are predominantly older adults who often have mobility limitations. The senator explained that the proposed upgrades are necessary to safely serve this population and give our veterans the resting place they deserve.\n\nIn addition to the $3 million, Schumer also today announced he is pushing the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration to approve New York State\u2019s applications for two Veterans Cemetery grants, which together would provide over $2 million in additional federal support for cemetery expansion, infrastructure improvements, and headstone maintenance. The Cemetery is now eligible to apply for and receive these VA grants thanks to efforts by Schumer and state and local leaders in 2023, when Schumer helped deliver $3.9 million in federal funding needed to finally establish the New York State Veterans Cemetery \u2013 Finger Lakes as New York State\u2019s first-ever veterans cemetery. The cemetery is thus eligible to pursue future federal VA grants as one of the 120 VA-designated state and tribal veteran cemeteries that may be financially supported through the Federal VA Veterans Cemetery Grants Program.\n\nThe proposed grants will support the construction of 300 additional burial crypts, expanding the Cemetery\u2019s long-term capacity and allowing more veterans and eligible family members to be laid to rest in a place dedicated to honoring their service. This expanded capacity will also provide more Gold Star Families and loved ones with a permanent place to gather, reflect, and pay tribute. Additionally, the project will upgrade stormwater infrastructure, construct new fencing and update signage to improve navigation, and enhance the experience of families visiting to honor loved ones. Funding will also be used to preserve the cemetery\u2019s appearance and integrity by raising, realigning, cleaning, and rehabilitating headstones. Maintaining these sacred grounds is essential to ensuring every veteran is remembered in a setting that reflects the dignity of their service. Together, these grants will expand the Cemetery\u2019s capacity while ensuring it remains a lasting tribute to those who served our nation.\n\nIn addition to the NYS Veteran Cemetery at the former Sampson military base, Schumer also secured a total of $46 million from 2016-2019 to construct and establish the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Western New York Veterans Cemetery in Genesee County, New York in 2020, bringing a much-needed veterans cemetery to Western New York to serve the 80,000 WNY veterans who then lacked a veterans cemetery within 100 miles of their home.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-presses-usda-to-help-western-new-york-grape-farmers-after-concord-grape-contracts-were-canceled-urges-grape-juice-purchase-for-food-assistance-programs", "SCHUMER PRESSES USDA TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK GRAPE FARMERS AFTER CONCORD GRAPE CONTRACTS WERE CANCELED, URGES GRAPE JUICE PURCHASE FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS", "2026-08-17", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Lake Erie Region Is Largest Grape Growing Area East Of Rocky Mountains \u2013 Supporting 2,000 Jobs \u2013 But Earlier This Year Major NY Grape Processor Abruptly Canceled Contracts With Western NY Farmers\n\nSchumer Explains USDA Has Authority To Purchase Excess Grapes For Domestic Food Assistance Programs & Help Keep Upstate Concord Grape Farmers Growing\n\nSchumer To USDA: Buy Juice And Boost Growers!\n\nAs Western New York grape farmers are facing growing uncertainty \u2013 after their contracts for this season were suddenly terminated \u2013 U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer stood at the Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Laboratory and called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to purchase concord grape juice for use by domestic nutrition programs across the country. Earlier this year, Refresco suddenly canceled contracts with approximately 126 farmers across New York and Pennsylvania after they had already invested in preparing their vineyards for this season, leaving local growers in a lurch. Schumer is pushing the USDA to help Western New York\u2019s farmers, many of whom rely on contracts with Refresco, by purchasing some of this surplus product to ensure the continued success of Concord grape growers in New York.\n\n\u201cUpstate New York is known for the top-notch quality of our Concord grapes, which are made into everything from juices to jellies and are an important part of our state\u2019s agricultural economy. But earlier this year, on top of skyrocketing costs, many Western New York farmers had their Concord grape contracts cancelled by Refresco, leaving growers in a lurch and without the certainty they rely on to know they\u2019ll have a market for their harvest,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cThat\u2019s why I\u2019m calling on the USDA to buy Concord grape juice for domestic nutrition programs and boost our growers because when the farmers who feed our families need help from forces beyond their control, we need to act. I\u2019ve worked with USDA on surplus grape purchases before, and I\u2019m urging the USDA to again provide certainty to Upstate farmers, put American-grown grapes to good use, and strengthen the domestic food supply chain we all depend on. It\u2019s a win-win-win.\u201d\n\nChautauqua County is the leading grape-producing county in the state and the largest grape-growing county in the country outside of California. Every year, about 800 growers produce 150,000 tons or more of grapes on more than 22,000 acres on the Lake Erie Plain across northern Pennsylvania and Western New York. Products like juices and jellies that come from Concord grapes are processed locally and sold across the world. The Cornell Cooperative Extension estimates that the Lake Erie Grape Belt region supports about 2,000 jobs, contributes upwards of $300 million in economic impact, and supports a fruit and vegetable processing industry that employs over 5,000 workers.\n\n\u201cOur grape growers are an important part of Chautauqua County\u2019s agricultural heritage and local economy, and we appreciate our federal partners, including Senator Schumer, for recognizing the challenges facing our growers and working to support them,\u201d said Chautauqua County Executive PJ Wendel. \u201cThe grape industry supports thousands of jobs and contributes significantly to our regional economy, making it important that we continue to work together to ensure our growers have the resources and support they need to remain successful. We are grateful for the continued advocacy and partnership of our federal representatives as we work to strengthen and protect the future of the grape industry throughout the Lake Erie Grape Belt.\u201d\n\n\"We are grateful to Senator Schumer for stepping up for our growers during this unprecedented crisis,\u201d said New York Wine and Grape Foundation Executive Director Sam Filler. \u201cThe immediate relief a Section 32 purchase would provide is essential\u2014but we also recognize that the Concord grape industry needs a long-term strategic roadmap to build resilience. That's why we're excited about the potential for Specialty Crop Block Grant funding that we expect to be announced this Fall to support comprehensive industry planning. Together, these investments\u2014emergency relief now, plus strategic planning for tomorrow\u2014give us the real opportunity to turn this crisis into a catalyst for innovation and sustainable growth in the Lake Erie Grape Belt.\"\n\n\u201cNew York Farm Bureau appreciates Senator Chuck Schumer\u2019s support of New York grape growers in the Lake Erie region, who suffered the abrupt loss of market earlier this year due to Refresco\u2019s cancellation of contracts. This loss of market has already posed a substantial economic risk to growers. If USDA were to purchase these grapes through Section 32 funds, it would not only provide immediate relief to New York grape growers, but it would also allow grapes to be included in the school lunch program. With harvest season quickly approaching, the time is now to help our New York grape growers,\u201d said David Fisher, President of the New York Farm Bureau.\n\n\u201cFor 150 years, the western New York grape industry has grown in good economic times and endured through challenging times because of the strong partnership between the western New York family farmers, university research and extension personnel, and local, state, and federal legislatures. Currently, global grape over-production is depressing our local market and this is when the industry-university-government relationship is needed most. We are appreciative of the support from Senator Schumer for programs to purchase surplus juice for domestic programs and to support innovative research through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative are critical for the industry to thrive and grow into the future,\u201d said Dr. Terry Bates, Director of Cornell Lake Erie Research and Extension Lab and Cornell AgriTech\n\n\u201cOur growers have faced real headwinds these past few seasons, and this kind of federal support makes a tangible difference. Across Chautauqua County and the local region, 126 farms across 2,500 acres of Concord grapes were affected by the sudden loss of a processor contract, putting these farms and businesses at serious risk. We\u2019re grateful to Senator Schumer for recognizing the importance of the Concord grape industry to Chautauqua County and for pushing the USDA to act,\u201d said Robert Patterson, Jr., President, Chautauqua County Farm Bureau and Westfield Maid Cooperative.\n\n\u201cAs the owner of multiple agr-businesses, I am experiencing the economic ripple-effects of canceled grape contracts by multiple processors. My vineyard operation will have in excess of 600 tons of grapes with no home this fall, and my equipment dealership is suffering as a result of numerous customers facing steep financial losses due to canceled grape contracts. Rising input costs in 2026 due to a trade war and an apparently endless Iranian war have made for very difficult times in the Agricultural sector. Senator Schumer\u2019s efforts working in conjunction with the USDA to assist with the current oversupply issue is greatly appreciated and prove that some lawmakers still care about our nation's food supply and the well-being of those who produce those products,\u201d said Chad Schofield, owner of Schofield Farms LLC, Westfield Ag and Turf, Affinity Agriculture LLC, and Repurposed Organics, LLC.\n\nWestern New York\u2019s grape industry is an economic anchor for the state\u2019s agricultural industry, as Lake Erie\u2019s shallow depth extends the growing season by moderating temperatures as it keeps air moving when grapes are at risk for frost. The region extends far beyond Chautauqua County. Niagara County is home to the Niagara Escarpment American Viticultural Area, which contains nearly 60 farms across more than 1,000 acres of vineyard. The Niagara grape was created in Niagara County by cross-breeding Concord and Cassady grapes and is now a staple for making white grape juice.\n\nIn March, Refresco, a major processor for many New York grape farmers, canceled all of its contracts with grape growers. Refresco bought from 126 grape growers across New York and Pennsylvania in the Lake Erie region. Since then, New York\u2019s grape growers have been struggling in the face of an uncertain future. Schumer explained in a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins that purchasing grapes for use by domestic nutrition programs will alleviate stress for Concord grape growers in Western New York who now do not have a buyer for their crops.\n\nSection 32 funds are authorized by Section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1933 and used by USDA to purchase agricultural products, which are in turn used for nutrition programs such as the school lunch program. These \u201cbonus buys\u201d have been used by USDA in the past to stabilize agricultural markets, support communities, and deliver nutritious food to those who need it most. In fact, earlier this year, Schumer fought to secure exactly such a purchase by USDA to stabilize prices for New York grape farmers. Section 32 has also been deployed successfully for Concord grapes in 2006, 2007, 2009, 2014, 2017, and 2024.\n\nSchumer explained farmers are also facing rising costs across the board. A recent report from New York State showed the state\u2019s farmers faced increased expenses of $20,000 annually. According to a recent report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee \u2013 Minority, the average farmer spent as much as $1,500 more to refill their farm\u2019s on-site fuel tank compared to the same high point during the 2025 planting season. In New York, it cost $1,494 more to fill up a typical farm fuel tank, $199 more to fill up a typical grain truck, and $243 more to fill up a typical tractor compared to last year. The New York Farm Bureau revealed fertilizer prices have skyrocketed since last year, from approximately $400 a ton to $580 a ton, a more than 40% increase, with anhydrous ammonia now over $1,000 a ton. Farmers across the country have reported delaying or even forgoing fertilizer purchases due to cost spikes, leading them to plant fewer acres and risk future profits.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-pushes-for-62-million-in-fed-funding-for-alfred-state-college-proposal-to-train-next-generation-of-healthcare-workers-and-strengthen-western-new-york-healthcare-systems", "SCHUMER PUSHES FOR $6.2 MILLION IN FED FUNDING FOR ALFRED STATE COLLEGE PROPOSAL TO TRAIN NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND STRENGTHEN WESTERN NEW YORK HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS", "2026-08-17", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Schumer Says Effort Will Strengthen Regional Healthcare Ecosystem, Meet Growing Demand For Healthcare Workers, And Support Good-Paying Jobs Across Allegany, Steuben & Livingston Counties\n\nAlfred State Partners With Jones Memorial, St. James, And Noyes Memorial Hospitals To Provide Hands-On Training And Help More Students Advance In Healthcare Careers\n\nSchumer: Federal Funding Will Help Strengthen Rural Healthcare And Expand Access To Skilled Professionals Across Upstate NY\n\nU.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today visited Alfred State College to launch a push in support of the college's new proposal to strengthen the regional healthcare workforce. Schumer called on the U.S. Department of Labor to deliver $6,197,191 in federal funding to expand healthcare education and training, strengthen career pathways to good-paying jobs, and prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals to address critical staffing shortages in rural communities across Upstate New York, including Allegany, Steuben, and Livingston counties.\n\n\u201cFrom the classroom to the clinic, this innovative healthcare program will strengthen the regional healthcare system and help address critical staffing shortages,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cAt a time when rural healthcare systems across Upstate New York are facing significant pressures, from cuts to critical programs and federal policies creating even greater uncertainty, it is vital that we invest in preparing a pipeline of the next generation of healthcare workers. I\u2019m proud to support Alfred State College\u2019s proposal, in partnership with hospitals and healthcare facilities from across the region, to prepare over 500 people for healthcare careers in Western New York.\u201d\n\nLast month, Schumer explained in a letter to Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling that the college\u2019s proposal, titled \u201cCurriculum to Career: Expanding the Healthcare Workforce in Rural Western New York,\u201d would directly address workforce shortages in nursing, radiology, healthcare management, and more. The effort will create new pathways to healthcare education and good-paying jobs while also addressing the shortage of healthcare professionals. By expanding clinical placements, paid internships, on-the-job training, healthcare program enrollment, and stackable credentials, the project will help more students move from the classroom into the healthcare workforce.\n\nAlfred State College projects the initiative will help 543 participants start an accredited training and/or degree-seeking education. The effort comes as rural healthcare systems and communities across Upstate New York face significant pressures, from cuts to critical programs to policies creating greater uncertainty. A 2025 report examining healthcare professional shortages in 16 rural New York counties identified major healthcare gaps\u2014including practitioners, providers, and physical facilities\u2014in rural counties such as Allegany, Steuben, Cattaraugus, and Wyoming.\n\n\"We are deeply grateful to Senator Schumer for his steadfast leadership and unwavering advocacy for Alfred State College and rural Western New York. Welcoming him alongside our vital regional partners at Jones Memorial, St. James, and Noyes Hospitals underscores our shared commitment to solving the healthcare workforce shortage in Allegany, Steuben, and Livingston counties. With the $6.2 million support from the WORC Grant, our Curriculum to Career initiative will allow us to expand clinical placements, launch hands-on training and microcredentials, and prepare the next generation of essential healthcare professionals right here in our community,\u201d said Dr. Steven A. Mauro, President of Alfred State College.\n\n\u201cDeveloping a workforce pipeline and providing career development through education are key business and recruitment/retention focus areas for Noyes Health. This grant, and the partnership with Alfred State will significantly enhance our ability to attract, retain, and grow talent in our region to develop the healthcare workforce of the next generation. We greatly appreciate the leadership at Alfred State and Senator Schumer\u2019s support in this coming to fruition,\u201d said J. Chad Teeters, MD, MBA, MS, FACC, President/CEO, UR Medicine - Noyes Health.\n\n\u201cSt. James Hospital is incredibly thankful for Senator Schumer's dedication to addressing the unique challenges faced by rural healthcare providers. His leadership in advocating for workforce training grants will have a profound and lasting impact, allowing us to expand access to quality care, improve health outcomes, and create sustainable career pathways for individuals in our rural areas. Support of workforce investment grants is a testament to his commitment to the well-being of all constituents and our community,\u201d said Wendy Disbrow, MBA, RN, President and CEO of St. James Hospital.\n\n\u201cThe years following the pandemic taught us that we cannot solve gaps in the rural workforce by working in silos. It takes a joint effort by employers and educators along with resource support. The Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) initiative is vital for institutions like ours. It will allow us to fill the skilled healthcare labor gaps, leveraging the local rural workforce and in turn strengthening economic development,\u201d said James Helms, FACHE, FHFMA, CPA, President / CEO of Jones Memorial Hospital.\n\nSchumer explained that the proposal will help build a stronger healthcare pipeline by giving students and current healthcare workers more opportunities to gain the skills and experience needed by local employers. Alfred State College will work with three regionally significant healthcare partners: Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, St. James Hospital in Hornell, and Noyes Memorial Hospital in Dansville. The initiative will provide on-the-job training for healthcare workers, expand the number of clinical placements, and provide paid summer internships for students enrolled in healthcare majors. These hands-on opportunities will help students and workers gain valuable experience while giving local healthcare providers a stronger and sustained pipeline of skilled talent. It will also increase enrollment in healthcare programs at Alfred State College among both traditional students and adult learners. In 2025, the incoming class at Alfred State College reached 1,493 full-time new students on census date, the largest group since 2010, for a total enrollment of 3,758, with most degree-seeking undergraduate students being in-state students from across New York.\n\nSchumer previously delivered federal investment to support successful industry-based workforce training programs at Alfred State. In 2021, Schumer announced $1.4 million in federal funding to meet training needs like specialized welding skills for two major industrial employers in the region and support nearly 200 new jobs. Schumer explained that two of the counties\u2014Allegany and Steuben\u2014in the project area are part of the federally designated Appalachian region and have faced high levels of poverty, low job growth, and health disparities. Workforce Opportunity and Innovation Act (WORC) grants, through the U.S. Department of Labor, in partnership with the Appalachian Regional Commission, allow recipients to help their communities diversify their local economies by developing a skilled workforce and providing equitable access to marginalized communities.\n\nSchumer\u2019s letter to Acting Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling can be found HERE or below:\n\nDear Acting Secretary Sonderling,\n\nI am pleased to write in support of the application submitted by Alfred State College of Technology to the U.S. Department of Labor\u2019s Workforce Opportunity for Rural Communities (WORC) Initiative. SUNY Alfred\u2019s proposal, \u201cCurriculum to Career: Expanding the Healthcare Workforce in Rural Western New York,\u201d will directly addresses workforce shortages in nursing, radiology, and healthcare management that impair the quality of healthcare received by rural residents.\n\nAs Western New York\u2019s leading technical college, Alfred State is uniquely positioned to continue helping grow the region\u2019s workforce. This collaborative effort between Alfred State College, local hospitals, and workforce development agencies will result in an increased and improved pipeline of healthcare workers across New York\u2019s Appalachian Region. Alfred State will provide summer internships for students enrolled in healthcare majors, provide an increased number of clinical placements, and implement stackable degree pathways through micro-credential and certificate programs. The proposal will also serve current healthcare workers by providing on-the-job training, flexible course delivery, and tuition support to allow providers the opportunity to develop additional skills while working.\n\nQuality healthcare is the bedrock for a healthy community, especially in rural areas. The Southern Tier, at the northern tip of Appalachia, continues to be one of the most economically distressed areas of the Northeast. This project offers an opportunity to reverse this trend by building on SUNY Alfred\u2019s existing technical curriculum.\n\nI applaud Alfred State College of Technology for its foresight, and sincerely hope their application is met with your approval. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or my Grants Director at grants@schumer.senate.gov. Thank you for your consideration.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-calls-for-hearings-demands-answers-on-troop-neglect-on-uss-abraham-lincoln/", "Gillibrand Calls For Hearings, Demands Answers On Troop Neglect On USS Abraham Lincoln", "2026-08-15", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Armed Services and Intelligence Committees, issued the following statement in response to multiple public reports detailing dismal conditions for sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln from service members\u2019 families and the administration\u2019s callous, despicable response to the plight of America\u2019s heroes:\n\n\u201cThere must be accountability for the reported deteriorating conditions endured by our service members serving in a reckless war started with no justification, no strategy, and no end in sight,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cAs our families pay sky-high prices back at home, our service members and their families are making immense sacrifices, and this administration owes them better than open disrespect. That this administration can enrich itself and spend endless taxpayer dollars on unlimited bombs and interior decorating, but cannot take care of our service members or the American people, is completely unacceptable. I demand hearings, accountability, and a clear plan to protect our service members and prioritize American families.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-16T05:26:31Z", "2026-08-16T05:27:49Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/following-his-push-schumer-announces-national-park-service-releases-operating-funds-to-buffalos-theodore-roosevelt-inaugural-national-historic-site", "FOLLOWING HIS PUSH, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES NATIONAL PARK SERVICE RELEASES OPERATING FUNDS TO BUFFALO\u2019S THEODORE ROOSEVELT INAUGURAL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE", "2026-08-13", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Schumer Called On NPS To Release Congressionally-Approved Funds When Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site Was The Last Site To Receive Annual Operating Budget\n\nFollowing his push, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today released a statement announcing that the National Park Service (NPS) has released this year's annual federal funds for Buffalo\u2019s Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. Schumer said this funding is vital so the site can cover its bills, pay staff, and ensure the public can continue to access one of Western New York\u2019s treasured historical sites.\n\n\u201cThe Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site holds a special place in the hearts of Buffalonians. That\u2019s why, when I found out it was the only unit in the entire National Park System that had not received its funding, I called on the NPS to release it immediately. Today, I\u2019m proud to announce that the NPS heeded my call and has released the funding,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cAs the home of the place where President Roosevelt took the oath of office to become our 26th president, and where President McKinley tragically died, Buffalo plays a critical role in the story of a presidency that reshaped the country. As we celebrate America\u2019s 250th birthday this year, I will keep fighting to ensure New York\u2019s rich history is accessible to the public for generations to come.\u201d\n\nEarlier this month, Schumer called on the NPS to release the site\u2019s funds without further delay and asked why this site was the only NPS site without its annual federal funding and what the NPS will do to ensure a delay like this never happens again.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-14T06:13:05Z", "2026-08-14T06:14:08Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-announce-53-million-in-federal-funding-for-upstate-new-york-airports", "SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE $5.3 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR UPSTATE NEW YORK AIRPORTS", "2026-08-13", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Announcement Includes Fed $$ From FAA\u2019s Airport Improvement Program Which Senators Boosted In Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law And FAA Reauthorization Law\n\nSchumer, Gillibrand: Fed $$ Helping Upstate NY Reach New Heights!\n\nU.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced they are delivering $5,367,282 in new federal funding to upgrade airport facilities and equipment at Upstate New York airports. This federal funding was awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)\u2019s Airport Improvement Program (AIP). These grants will fund infrastructure projects, including ones that enhance airfield safety and modernize and upgrade taxiways.\n\n\u201cKeeping our airports in top-notch shape is crucial to attracting business and tourism to Upstate New York. I\u2019m proud to deliver more than $5 million in federal funding to help our airports, from Niagara Falls to Ticonderoga, invest in key safety upgrades and modernization efforts,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cThe Bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Law is continuing to help improvements at New York\u2019s airports take off. I\u2019ll always continue to fight to deliver federal resources to help our local economies reach new heights.\u201d\n\n\u201cFrom big cities to rural communities, it is vital that New York\u2019s airports have the resources they need to provide a safe and comfortable experience for all,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee. \u201cI\u2019m proud to deliver over $5 million in federal grants to upgrade and modernize facilities in Upstate New York, and I\u2019ll keep fighting to bring home the funding that our airports need to offer first-rate service, operate efficiently, and ensure passenger safety.\u201d\n\nA breakdown of awards can be found below:\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-14T06:13:05Z", "2026-08-14T06:14:08Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-riley-announce-65-million-for-ithaca-tompkins-international-airport-to-build-new-snow-removal-equipment-facility", "SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, RILEY ANNOUNCE $6.5 MILLION FOR ITHACA TOMPKINS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO BUILD NEW SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT FACILITY", "2026-08-13", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Lawmakers Explain That, As We Prepare For Winter, It Is Important To Ensure Our Airports Have Infrastructure Needed To Keep Passengers And Equipment Safe\n\nSchumer Has Long History Of Delivering For Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, Providing Critical Fed Funding For Key Infrastructure Upgrades Including New Boarding Bridge, Snow Removal, Emergency Vehicles, High-Tech Baggage Screening System, And More\n\nSchumer: The Sky Is The Limit For Ithaca!\n\nU.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Josh Riley today announced $6.5 million in federal funding for Ithaca Tompkins International Airport. Awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)\u2019s Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which Schumer boosted in the Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, this federal investment will help the airport construct a new, 23,443-square-foot snow removal equipment facility to bring the airport up to current standards.\n\n\u201cThis $6.5+ million will help Ithaca Tompkins International Airport make much-needed upgrades to ensure safety in the winter by building a new snow removal equipment facility,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cI fought hard to secure funding for airport improvement projects in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Law because I know how crucial it is to ensure the safety of our airports. As we prepare for winter, it is more important than ever to ensure our infrastructure can keep up with the needs of Ithacans, students, business leaders, and other travelers coming to and from Tompkins County. The sky is the limit for Ithaca!\u201d\n\n\u201cFrom big cities to rural communities, it is vital that New York\u2019s airports have the resources they need to provide a safe and comfortable experience for all,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation Subcommittee. \u201cI\u2019m proud to deliver over $6.5 million in federal funding to build a new snow removal equipment facility at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, and I\u2019ll keep fighting to bring home the dollars that our airports need to offer first-rate service, operate efficiently, and ensure passenger safety.\u201d\n\n\u201cUpstate New Yorkers know winter doesn\u2019t wait, and neither can the crews keeping our runways clear and passengers safe,\u201d said Congressman Josh Riley. \u201cThe $6.5 million investment will help keep Ithaca Tompkins International Airport open and our region connected year-round. Safe, reliable air service is critical to growing our local economy. I\u2019m proud to work with Senators Schumer and Gillibrand to bring those federal dollars back home to Tompkins County.\u201d\n\nThe lawmakers explained this federal funding will fund Phase 4 of the airport\u2019s project to build a new snow equipment removal facility, which consists of building a foundation, structural elements, and the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. In FY2024, the Senators secured $1.5 million toward the construction of new emergency services facilities at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.\n\nSchumer has long played a critical role in securing federal funding for key infrastructure upgrades, critical equipment, air service improvements, and passenger safety at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport. Previously, he successfully fought to secure millions of dollars in federal funding from the Department of Transportation for various projects at the airport including a new boarding bridge to accommodate the increased patronage of the airport, acquiring snow removal and emergency vehicles, and securing critical Small Community Air Service Development Program (SCASDP) funding to aid in the airport\u2019s ability to market and promote new service options, ensuring their success. Senator Schumer also played a leading role in securing a new high-technology baggage screening system from the TSA that replaced the previously used manual bag-check system. Schumer visited Ithaca Tompkins Regional in February 2019 and called then-FAA Acting Administrator Daniel Elwell to fight for just under $10 million in critical FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) funding. As part of the Schumer-negotiated CARES Act, Schumer secured over $1.7 million for the airport, which was hit hard during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, when United Airlines reduced services at ITH, he urged United to maintain current service levels to ITH, resulting in a reinstatement of routes post-pandemic, culminating in the successful push for a third daily flight to the D.C. metro area in 2025.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-15T05:23:20Z", "2026-08-15T05:24:50Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-urges-army-to-select-fort-drum-for-next-generation-nuclear-power-program-to-strengthen-energy-resilience-at-domestic-military-installations", "SCHUMER URGES ARMY TO SELECT FORT DRUM FOR NEXT-GENERATION NUCLEAR POWER PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN ENERGY RESILIENCE AT DOMESTIC MILITARY INSTALLATIONS", "2026-08-12", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Last Year, Fort Drum Was Among Nine Sites Shortlisted For Army\u2019s Next-Generation Nuclear Microreactor Program To Protect Domestic Military Bases From Grid Failures, Critical Energy Deficiencies, And Other Threats\n\nFort Drum\u2019s Strategic Mission Sets, Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, Skilled Personnel, And Existing Infrastructure Make It The Best-In-Class To Demonstrate Safe And Secure, On-Site Nuclear Power Generation\n\nSchumer To Army: Fort Drum Needs Reliable Power To Protect National Security\n\nAfter the U.S. Army named Fort Drum as one of nine domestic Army installations under consideration to host the Janus Program, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today urged U.S. Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll to select Fort Drum for the Army\u2019s effort to deploy a commercial nuclear microreactor to strengthen the installation\u2019s energy resilience and support critical military operations. Schumer explained that the effort is to ensure military sites have secure, reliable power if the commercial power grid goes down and that after analyzing sites across the United States, including energy requirements and power infrastructure, that the Army shortlisted Fort Drum.\n\n\u201cFort Drum\u2019s facilities, personnel, and infrastructure make it uniquely positioned to spearhead the Army\u2019s Janus Program and demonstrate this important, innovative nuclear microreactor technology. Fort Drum is top-of-class to lead in advanced nuclear development. Bringing a safe and secure nuclear energy source to Fort Drum is a win-win for strengthening the base\u2019s energy security and protecting our Army from vulnerabilities like grid failures,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cAs one of the most advanced and strategic military installations in the country, Fort Drum is ready, and the critical missions it carries out to protect our nation demand reliable, resilient, and independent onsite power generation.\u201d\n\nThe Department of the Army\u2019s Janus Program is an initiative to deploy commercial nuclear microreactors on domestic military installations. The program will help strengthen the Army\u2019s installation energy resilience, support future mission requirements, and advance next-generation nuclear energy. The program aims to have a working prototype operating on a domestic Army base by the end of 2028. Last year, the Army announced that nine military installations\u2014including Fort Drum\u2014were shortlisted for consideration to host a commercial nuclear microreactor under the Janus Program.\n\nSchumer explained that Fort Drum, home to Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, which serves as the primary mobilization airfield for the 10th Mountain Division, is one of the most strategic military installations in the United States. A nuclear microreactor would provide Fort Drum with a reliable, independent, and continuous source of energy for mission-critical support functions, command and control elements, mobilization activities, and other vital capabilities, including during grid-level energy infrastructure outages and the disruption of key power supplies. Schumer added that Fort Drum\u2019s location would allow the Army to assess a microreactor\u2019s performance under harsh weather and other conditions needed to inform its efforts to integrate energy solutions into future operations. Schumer also explained Fort Drum currently uses over 60 megawatts of power, most of which is pulled from the local grid.\n\nFort Drum is a vital economic and community anchor for the North Country, supporting thousands of military and civilian jobs. Schumer underscored that Fort Drum is well-equipped to demonstrate how nuclear power can reduce vulnerabilities and reinforce critical U.S. defense infrastructure. It is expected that the commercial microreactor would not require significant land use changes and would be designed to produce up to 20 megawatts (MW) of power to support installation operations. Fort Drum officials and the local community have conveyed support for the site\u2019s selection for the Janus Program.\n\nSchumer\u2019s letter to U.S. Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll can be found HERE or below:\n\nDear Secretary Driscoll:\n\nLate last year, the U.S. Army announced a list of nine domestic military installations\u2014including Fort Drum, New York\u2014to be considered for the deployment of a commercial nuclear microreactor under the Army\u2019s Janus Program. The Janus Program is a critical opportunity to strengthen the Total Army\u2019s installation energy resilience through the deployment of next-generation nuclear energy and support future mission requirements consistent with the goals of the National Defense Strategy. I write to encourage you to select Fort Drum, given the installation\u2019s distinct combination of operational need, personnel, and existing infrastructure that make it an optimal site to spearhead the Janus Program.\n\nFort Drum is one of the most advanced and strategic military installations in the United States. Fort Drum has the facilities, personnel, and infrastructure needed to be the best-in-class site to field a nuclear microreactor. The garrison is home to Wheeler-Sack Army Airfield, which serves as the primary mobilization airfield for the 10th Mountain Division and is a strategic asset and power projection capability for the Joint Force. Moreover, Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division\u2019s operational tempo and strategic importance make the installation the ideal candidate to demonstrate the need for secure, onsite power generation to support military installations and critical mission sets.\n\nAs the Army continues to prepare for large-scale combat operations (LSCO) and conflicts in increasingly contested environments, where adversaries will target critical infrastructure, including the potential disruption of highly interconnected key power supplies and grid-level energy infrastructure, military installations must be capable of executing their mission even during prolonged outages and disruptions to the local grid. A nuclear microreactor would provide Fort Drum with a reliable, non-carbon polluting, independent, and continuous source of energy for mission-critical support functions, command and control elements, mobilization activities, and other vital capabilities during contingency operations. It would also allow the Army to validate the operational benefits of advanced nuclear energy while strengthening the resilience of one of its premier power projection platforms.\n\nFurthermore, serving as the home to the 10th Mountain Division\u2014the most deployed conventional Army unit since 2001\u2014Fort Drum has long been a leader in developing, testing, and proving the Army\u2019s cold-weather and expeditionary capabilities, including hosting large-scale training exercises for multi-domain operations in harsh climate and austere environments that simulate conditions warfighters may encounter downrange. Fort Drum\u2019s permissive training environment would allow the Army to assess a microreactor\u2019s performance under realistic operational conditions, enhance the installation\u2019s energy resilience by reducing grid dependency vulnerabilities and interdependencies, and strengthen the Army\u2019s ability to maintain a high readiness posture, including by informing its efforts to integrate resilient energy solutions into future operations.\n\nFor these reasons, I urge you to select Fort Drum to host a nuclear microreactor as part of the Army\u2019s Janus Program. I appreciate the careful consideration you will give Fort Drum\u2019s candidacy during the site selection process, and I am confident you will find that Fort Drum has the personnel, infrastructure, resources, and capacity consistent with the Army\u2019s basing criteria under the Janus Program.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-14T06:13:05Z", "2026-08-14T06:14:08Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-colleagues-reintroduce-bicameral-momnibus-act-to-end-americas-black-maternal-health-crisis/", "Gillibrand, Colleagues Reintroduce Bicameral Momnibus Act To End America\u2019s Black Maternal Health Crisis", "2026-08-11", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bicameral group of colleagues in reintroducing the landmark Momnibus Act, a comprehensive legislative package designed to end the nation\u2019s maternal health crisis and directly confront the devastating disparities that continue to claim the lives of Black mothers at alarming rates. Senator Gillibrand leads the Moms Matter Act included in the package, which would increase investments in maternal mental health programs and expand this vital workforce to better support moms and pregnant women.\n\n\u201cIt is shameful that women in the United States are more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than in any of our peer countries,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cThe Momnibus Act will invest in comprehensive research on risks disproportionately affecting Black mothers, fund community support, and strengthen federal programs aimed at assisting new mothers. I am proud to lead the Moms Matter Act included in this package, and I will continue fighting to ensure that every mother receives high-quality healthcare regardless of race or socioeconomic status.\u201d\n\nFor years, the United States has had the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, with stark racial disparities. In 2024, Black women faced a pregnancy-related mortality ratio more than three times higher than White women\u2014even though more than 80% of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable.\n\nSenator Gillibrand has long championed efforts to address the maternal health crisis and eliminate racial disparities in maternal health outcomes, including through the Momnibus Act. She also introduced the Modernizing Obstetric Medicine Standards (MOMS) Act, which would promote standardized maternal safety best practices, and the Maternal CARE Act, which would support states in their work to end preventable morbidity and mortality in maternity care with two new grant programs. Additionally, her Into the Light for Maternal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders Act, which passed into law in 2022, reauthorized grants to states for essential programs to screen and treat maternal mental health conditions and established the National Maternal Mental Health Hotline to provide 24/7 voice and text support services to pregnant women and their loved ones.\n\nIn addition to Senator Gillibrand, the Momnibus Act is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Brian Schatz (D-HI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Peter Welch (D-VT), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Tina Smith (D-MN), Edward Markey (D-MA), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Patty Murray (D-WA), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Bernie Sanders (I-VT). U.S. Representatives Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) and Alma S. Adams (D-NC-12), co-founder and co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, introduced companion legislation in the House.\n\nThe Momnibus Act makes targeted, high-impact investments to address the drivers of the Black maternal health crisis, including social determinants of health, access to culturally congruent care, mental health assistance, community-based supports, and the effects of climate change and public health emergencies on Black mothers and babies.\n\nThe Momnibus Act is composed of 14 bills that would:\n\nInvest in social determinants of health\u2014including housing, transportation, and nutrition\u2014to reduce preventable risks disproportionately affecting Black moms.\n\nExtend WIC eligibility during postpartum and breastfeeding periods.\n\nFund community-based organizations trusted by Black families and rooted in the communities they serve.\n\nIncrease maternal health care funding for veterans, including Black women veterans who face unique barriers.\n\nGrow and diversify the perinatal workforce to ensure Black mothers receive care from providers who understand their lived experiences.\n\nImprove maternal health data collection to identify and eliminate disparities.\n\nExpand maternal mental health and substance use disorder support, with attention to the needs of Black moms.\n\nImprove care for incarcerated mothers, who are disproportionately Black.\n\nInvest in digital tools to expand access to care in underserved communities.\n\nPromote innovative payment models that incentivize high-quality, culturally congruent care.\n\nStrengthen federal programs addressing maternal and infant health risks during public health emergencies.\n\nSupport climate resilience initiatives for moms and babies, including Black families disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards.\n\nInvest in research to eliminate racial disparities and prevent maternal deaths.\n\nPromote maternal vaccinations to protect moms and infants.\n\nThe text of the Momnibus Act is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-12T06:18:38Z", "2026-08-12T06:20:33Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-calls-on-usps-to-work-with-local-community-and-reopen-west-park-post-office", "SCHUMER CALLS ON USPS TO WORK WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY AND REOPEN WEST PARK POST OFFICE", "2026-08-11", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "West Park Post Office Has Served Ulster County Community For More Than 130 Years Until USPS Abruptly Announced Its Closure, Forcing Customers To Travel Five Miles Away To Highland To Collect Mail Instead\n\nSchumer Urges USPS To Restore Postal Operations So Residents And Small Businesses Can Easily Receive Medications, Checks & Bills, Packages, And Other Important Mail\n\nSchumer To USPS: West Park Deserves A Post Office In West Park\n\nAfter the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced its plan to close the West Park Post Office, and then officially closed the facility on July 24, impacting approximately 170 post office box holders, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer called on the USPS to immediately restore the post office and work with the community to avoid disruptions to reliable mail service. For years, Schumer has fought relentlessly to protect post offices across Upstate New York, demanding accountability from the U.S. Postal Service, ensuring rural residents have a voice in decisions that affect them, and defending the local institutions that keep small communities connected.\n\n\u201cThe West Park Post Office is more than a place where residents pick up mail and drop off packages; it\u2019s the center of the community. The abrupt closure of this office, now forcing residents and small businesses to drive miles away to pick up medications, packages, and other important mail, is simply unacceptable,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cEvery day this post office remains closed is another day this community is without an essential asset it depends on. West Park deserves a post office in West Park, and that\u2019s why I\u2019m calling on the USPS to work with the community to reopen it immediately.\u201d\n\n\"The West Park Post Office has been an important part of our hamlet for generations, providing essential services while serving as a place that connects neighbors and strengthens our community. On behalf of the Town of Esopus, I want to thank Senator Schumer for his continued support and for standing up for the residents of West Park and our entire community toward a solution that restores reliable postal service close to home,\" said Roscoe T. Pecora, Town Supervisor, Town of Esopus.\n\nEarlier this year, the USPS announced its plan to close the West Park Post Office, forcing approximately 170 post office box holders to travel five miles away to Highland to collect their mail. The West Park community has rallied against the closure of its gathering place, emphasizing that residents and small businesses depend on the post office for medications, checks, bills, packages, and more. The USPS has not provided any updates to the local community, including the details of a new lease or a timeline for the potential reopening. Schumer said the USPS must work with local stakeholders to restore this essential public service for the West Park community.\n\nSchumer\u2019s letter to USPS Postmaster General David Steiner can be found HERE or below:\n\nDear Postmaster General Steiner,\n\nI write with concern regarding the future of the West Park Post Office, located at 1740 US-9W, West Park, NY 12493. On July 24, 2026, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued a temporary closure of the West Park Post Office, citing a loss of lease. Since then, USPS has provided no timeline or concrete plans to restore postal operations in West Park and to ensure that the community\u2019s post office remains in West Park. I urge you to act swiftly and diligently to reinstate the post office in West Park, and to work transparently and collaboratively with community stakeholders in that process.\n\nWhile I appreciate that the Postal Service has provided alternative mail services for West Park residents at the neighboring Highland Post Office, this location is more than five miles away for many residents, postal workers, and small business owners. West Park is a rural community and any disruptions to mail operations pose serious challenges for many of the residents and small businesses who depend on the Postal Service in their daily lives and who will now have to drive to another town to pick up their medications, checks and bills, packages, and other important mail.\n\nFurthermore, in West Park, the post office is not just a place where residents pick up their mail and drop off their packages. The West Park Post Office is the heart and center of the town \u2013 it is the place where residents build close-knit connections with their neighbors and postal workers, and where they see West Park\u2019s identity represented in a community space. The closure of West Park Post Office is a real detriment to the community and any further delays in reinstating the West Park Post Office are unacceptable.\n\nTherefore, I urge the Postal Service to immediately act to reinstate the West Park Post Office. Again, I also urge the Postal Service to transparently engage with West Park residents and establish a clear plan to restore the West Park Post Office as quickly as possible. Thank you for your attention to this important matter. I look forward to your response.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-12T06:18:38Z", "2026-08-12T06:20:33Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/four-years-after-schumers-landmark-chips-and-science-act-became-law-upstate-new-york-is-powering-americas-semiconductor-comeback", "FOUR YEARS AFTER SCHUMER\u2019S LANDMARK CHIPS & SCIENCE ACT BECAME LAW, UPSTATE NEW YORK IS POWERING AMERICA\u2019S SEMICONDUCTOR COMEBACK", "2026-08-11", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Schumer\u2019s CHIPS & Science Law Has Delivered Hundreds Of Billions In New Investment To Bring Back American Manufacturing, Strengthen Supply Chains, & Create Good-Paying Jobs\n\nUpstate New York Is Building The Critical Technologies The World Needs\u2014Ensuring The U.S. Leads The Future, Not China\n\nSchumer: Upstate NY Is Powering America\u2019s Chip Comeback\n\nFour years after his landmark CHIPS & Science Act was signed into law, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer marked the anniversary by highlighting how Upstate New York communities that made America a manufacturing powerhouse throughout the nation\u2019s history are now powering the nation\u2019s semiconductor comeback, attracting billions of dollars of investment, and delivering tens of thousands of new, good-paying jobs across Upstate NY.\n\nFrom IBM in Endicott, which helped define the modern computing era, to General Electric in Schenectady and Syracuse, birthplace of some of America\u2019s most important innovations, to Kodak in Rochester, which pioneered imaging technologies used around the globe, Upstate New York discovered, developed, and built technologies that transformed the world.\n\nSchumer said decades of disinvestment, offshoring, and the decline of major legacy manufacturers left too many communities in Upstate New York struggling to replace the family-supporting careers and opportunities that once defined them. As advanced manufacturing moved overseas, America became increasingly dependent on foreign supply chains for the semiconductors that power everything from smartphones and cars to defense technologies and artificial intelligence. Schumer said his bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law was designed to change that by leveling the playing field and giving the communities that once powered the country\u2019s industrial past a real chance to build America\u2019s technological future.\n\n\u201cFor too long, America watched manufacturing move overseas, weakening our supply chains and leaving Upstate communities behind. That\u2019s why I fought to pass my CHIPS & Science Act into Law with Upstate New York as my north star\u2014because I knew the communities that powered America\u2019s industrial past could be the ones to build its future,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cFour years later, we are seeing the full promise of this law: rebuilding America\u2019s semiconductor industry from the ground up, bringing manufacturing back, strengthening the critical supply chains we depend on, and creating pathways to tens of thousands of good-paying careers for the next generation of Upstate New Yorkers. We\u2019re proving that America can once again make the technologies the world needs and lead the industries of the future\u2014and outcompete China.\u201d\n\nSchumer said he crafted the CHIPS & Science Law with Upstate New York as his north star because he believed the state had what America needed to lead the next generation of innovation: renowned research institutions, a deep legacy of advanced manufacturing, water and power infrastructure and sites primed for investment, world-class workers, and communities with generations of experience building the technologies that changed the world. Schumer said Upstate New York has the foundation the United States needs to win a global tech race that the country cannot afford to lose.\n\nSchumer said investments spurred by his CHIPS & Science Law are already ushering in an economic renaissance across Upstate New York. In four years, Schumer\u2019s bipartisan legislation has delivered a significant resurgence in cutting-edge research, manufacturing, supply chain investment, and workforce development programs across Upstate New York.\n\n\u201cBy the end of the decade, it is estimated that one in four U.S.-made chips will be produced within 350 miles of Upstate New York\u2019s Semiconductor Superhighway\u2014more than any other region in the country,\u201d said Schumer. \u201cThis will be a stunning manufacturing renaissance in a region that was in a long and seemingly intractable decline, bleeding its population and stymying its potential to contribute to America\u2019s economic preeminence. When Carrier left Syracuse and moved operations to Singapore and China, taking away so many good-paying jobs, I was angry\u2014I still am. But that\u2019s when I knew we needed to stop pining wistfully about the \u2018Glory Days\u2019 of years past and make it my mission to rebuild our industrial base and reinvest in the communities that built America. Today, because of my CHIPS and Science Law, Upstate New York is beaming and boasting that the \u2018Best is Yet to Come.\u2019 Optimism, confidence, a growing population, home appreciation, and jobs-jobs-jobs. Having a chance to achieve this dream is what the CHIPS and Science Law is all about.\u201d\n\nBRINGING AMERICAN MANUFACTURING BACK\n\nSchumer said his CHIPS & Science Law is delivering historic investments that are positioning Upstate New York at the center of America\u2019s semiconductor comeback. In Central New York, Micron has broken ground and poured concrete for the first fab of its historic $100+ billion memory chip manufacturing complex, supported by a $6.1 billion CHIPS direct funding award combined with billions more in incentives through the federal semiconductor Investment Tax Credit. The project represents one of the largest private investments in American history and will create tens of thousands of jobs across the region.\n\nIn the Capital Region, Schumer has secured more than $2 billion in federal CHIPS funding to support GlobalFoundries\u2019 continued growth. Schumer also delivered $1 billion in federal CHIPS R&D funding, combined with an additional $1 billion investment from IBM, to support a next-generation quantum wafer fab at Albany NanoTech and strengthen Upstate New York\u2019s role as a global leader in semiconductor research. Together, GlobalFoundries, IBM, and NY Creates anchor a world-class ecosystem in the Capital Region.\n\nThese investments are ensuring that the most advanced chip technologies are designed, developed, and manufactured in America. By the end of the decade, it is estimated that one in four U.S.-made chips will be produced within 350 miles of Upstate New York\u2014more than any other region in the country. Schumer said this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to further solidify Upstate New York\u2019s prominence as a critical hub for the research, development, and manufacturing of these technologies.\n\nREBUILDING CRITICAL SUPPLY CHAINS\n\nSchumer said the resurgence of domestic manufacturing requires more than just chip factories but also materials, equipment, and other small businesses. Schumer said major investments are fueling new opportunities for other small and mid-sized manufacturers, contractors, and suppliers, helping build a stronger, more secure domestic supply chain.\n\nIn Western New York, Edwards Vacuum is nearing completion of a first-of-its-kind $300+ million dry pump manufacturing facility, supported by $18 million in CHIPS funding, to produce vacuum technology used in manufacturing next-gen chips.\n\nIn Central New York, TTM Technologies opened a new advanced printed circuit board manufacturing facility in Onondaga County, made possible by a $30 million federal investment Schumer delivered, which will create 400 good-paying jobs and strengthen domestic semiconductor and defense manufacturing supply chains.\n\nIn the Southern Tier, Menlo Micro will invest $50 million to build a microchip switch manufacturing facility in Tompkins County, creating 100 new jobs.\n\nIn the North Country, Corning Incorporated finalized a $32 million agreement supporting a $315 million investment to increase production of specialized glass.\n\nSchumer also secured a federal Tech Hub designation created by his CHIPS & Science Law for the Syracuse-Rochester-Buffalo region to become a Semiconductor Superhighway, delivering $40 million in federal investment for workforce training, commercialization, and supply chain initiatives to support the chip industry\u2019s buildout across Upstate New York. To date, $2.1 million has been awarded across the NY SMART I-Corridor helping hundreds of companies support growth in semiconductor supply chains.\n\n\u201cThe CHIPS and Science Act is giving Upstate New York the opportunity to do what no single community could accomplish alone. By working together with our partners across Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse, we are creating opportunities for local businesses to grow and for people to build good careers in the semiconductor industry. This work is delivering lasting economic change and advancing America\u2019s innovation, security, and economic strength,\u201d said Grant Loomis, President & CEO of the Buffalo Niagara Partnership.\n\nBUILDING THE FUTURE WORKFORCE\n\nFrom cleanrooms to classrooms, Schumer\u2019s law has laid the foundation for a stronger workforce by investing in science-based research, institutions of higher education, and workforce programs that prepare people for good-paying technology, construction, and manufacturing jobs across Upstate New York. In July, Schumer announced the University of Rochester-led STELLAR Engine was selected for a $15 million award through the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)\u2019s Regional Innovation Engines Program, created by the CHIPS & Science Law, to supercharge laser technologies' growth across the Rochester-Finger Lakes region.\n\nIn March, Schumer also announced that Binghamton University-led New Energy New York (NENY) was selected as an awardee for the second phase of the NSF\u2019s Regional Innovation Engines Program, bringing up to $45 million over the next 3 years for Binghamton\u2019s groundbreaking battery hub. This investment builds on Schumer\u2019s extensive legacy of delivering for Binghamton, including a prestigious Tech Hubs designation in 2023 and over $113 million in public investment in 2022, for the Southern Tier to become the next battery tech hub.\n\nSchumer said Upstate New York\u2019s semiconductor superhighway and innovation ecosystem will only succeed by training the workers who will build, operate, and sustain these advanced facilities, including engineers, researchers, machinists, welders, electricians, plumbers, and more.\n\nIn Central New York, according to UA Local 81 assessments, approximately 2,000 plumbers and steamfitters will be required on site daily during the five-year construction period of the Micron facility, demonstrating the unprecedented opportunity for growth the semiconductor boom is creating for Upstate New York\u2019s building and construction trades. Furthermore, IBEW Local 43 recently invested $7 million to expand its training center and apprenticeship pipeline due to the skyrocketing demand for electricians spurred by Micron and other projects across the region.\n\nUpstate New Yorkers like Morghan White showcase how the investments fueled by the CHIPS & Science Law are creating new pathways to good-paying careers. After returning to Central New York, Morghan entered an apprenticeship through UA Local 81 and is building a career in the skilled trades. In Western New York, Anthony Cercone, a graduate of the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering program at Orleans/Niagara BOCES, recently began as a manufacturing engineer at Edwards Vacuum\u2019s new facility.\n\nIn the Southern Tier, Schumer has supported Ithaca Area Economic Development\u2019s Tompkins Build industry-led pre-apprenticeship program, which connects residents with pathways into registered apprenticeships through partnerships with 10 participating unions. And, at Binghamton University, Schumer secured $1 million in federal funding for a state-of-the-art microelectronics packaging cleanroom that will help train more than 100 students each year for critical microelectronics and semiconductor manufacturing jobs.\n\nTogether, these stories show the promise Schumer envisioned and delivered: bringing manufacturing back, strengthening critical supply chains, and creating pathways to good-paying jobs for thousands of Upstate New Yorkers. Four years after his bipartisan bill became law, the CHIPS & Science Law is giving Upstate New Yorkers an opportunity to once again build the technologies that will power America\u2019s future\u2014just as they have done for generations.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-26T05:33:32Z", "2026-08-26T05:34:56Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-urges-fema-to-quickly-review-and-approve-fed-funding-for-the-town-of-hamden-to-cover-cost-of-major-repairs-to-roads-severely-damaged-by-tropical-storm-debby", "SCHUMER URGES FEMA TO QUICKLY REVIEW & APPROVE FED FUNDING FOR THE TOWN OF HAMDEN TO COVER COST OF MAJOR REPAIRS TO ROADS SEVERELY DAMAGED BY TROPICAL STORM DEBBY", "2026-08-10", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "In 2024, Tropical Storm Debby Devastated Communities Across The Southern Tier & Upstate New York, Schumer Says Federal Funding Will Help Town Address Debby\u2019s Damage To Roads & Critical Infrastructure\n\nSchumer Previously Advocated For Federal Disaster Declarations To Help Delaware County And Protect Local Taxpayers In Communities Like Hamden From The Crushing Costs of Storm Recovery\n\nSchumer To FEMA: Help Hamden Rebuild And Weather The Storms Ahead\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to cut through the red tape and stop delays to help the Town of Hamden in Delaware County complete the recovery, repair, and mitigation efforts the town was forced to undertake following the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby. For nearly two years, the Town of Hamden has worked diligently with FEMA to advance its over $5,000,000 request for disaster assistance and mitigation funding. However, bureaucratic delays and staff turnover at FEMA have kept Hamden residents waiting for federal assistance to support critical repairs to their roads and mitigation efforts to protect the community from future flooding events.\n\n\u201cThe Town of Hamden has been on a long road to recovery. It\u2019s time for FEMA to put the pedal to the metal and help this community get back on track after the damage and devastation caused by the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cFEMA must move quickly to review and approve the federal assistance Hamden needs to rebuild its roads and ensure its infrastructure is ready to weather the storms ahead. I\u2019ll keep fighting to bring federal resources to Delaware County and shield local taxpayers from the crushing costs of storm recovery.\u201d\n\nSchumer explained that because of flooding during the storm, the town saw severe damage along portions of Chamber Hollows Road, East Brook Road, and many other ditches and shoulders. Schumer said approving this funding would help keep the Town of Hamden and local taxpayers from shouldering the costs of repair projects that were necessary for protecting the town\u2019s infrastructure and local properties. These projects will address storm damage and make several improvements to enhance long-term resiliency. Work will replace existing metal pipes with properly sized concrete box culverts, along with new headwalls and wingwalls to provide additional structural support, improve drainage capacity, and meet New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) requirements. The project will also stabilize a failing roadside embankment where erosion has caused the bank to slide away from the roadway through the installation of soil nails. Additionally, the Town will restore damaged roadside ditches and shoulders in areas impacted by flooding, improving drainage, protecting roadways, and reducing the risk of future storm damage. If approved at the proposed 75% federal cost-share, federal investment from FEMA will cover $5,032,655 of the project cost.\n\nTown of Hamden Supervisor Wayne Marshfield said, \u201cThe Town of Hamden is currently seeking vital financial assistance from FEMA in the amount of $5,032,655 for the August 2024 flooding disaster. With an annual Town of Hamden Highway Department budget of just over one million dollars, we do not have the finances to fund this without the critical FEMA funding. FEMA funding is crucial to us maintaining a safe and reliable infrastructure for our community.\u201d\n\nSchumer has been a long-standing fighter for Delaware County\u2019s efforts to combat flood damage and natural disasters. After major storms in 2006 and 2011, Schumer advocated for federal disaster declarations on behalf of flood-impacted communities, including Delaware County, that would provide federal funding to enable places like Hamden and other communities within the county to recover and rebuild. As a result, local governments and thousands of property owners were able to apply for disaster assistance following these storms. In the aftermath of the 2006 flooding, Schumer successfully secured approval from FEMA to bring in temporary housing units for displaced residents, including those in Delaware County. In 2008, Schumer secured $300,000 in the Fiscal Year 2008 Appropriations Bill funding for flood protection measures in the Village of Sidney, which included infrastructure repairs to village pump stations and flap gates. With communities like Delaware County in mind, he helped author the provision in the Federal Disaster Aid Bill in 2012 that provided $200 million in Economic Development Administration (EDA) funding to help fund key economic growth projects in counties hammered by natural disasters. Schumer then secured $3.8 million from that provision for the Delaware County IDA. This funding provided critical support to relocate Amphenol Aerospace, keeping them in the community and saving over 950 jobs. Schumer's efforts to secure disaster declarations unlocked the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (MPMG) fund, which brought nearly $7 million to local efforts to buy out over 100 flood-damaged properties in the Lower River Street neighborhood in Sidney for flood mitigation. In 2025, Schumer demanded FEMA immediately reverse its decision to cancel federal funding for the Sidney Culvert Project, critical for mitigating flooding in the Village of Sidney, helping save lives, and reducing the damage and costs from flooding caused by extreme weather events.\n\nA copy of Senator Schumer\u2019s letter to FEMA Administrator Cameron Hamilton can be found HERE or below:\n\nDear Administrator Hamilton,\n\nI write to urge the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to swiftly approve the Town of Hamden\u2019s federal disaster reimbursements under Project Worksheets #796462, #811378, #811378, #811380, #811384, #811386, #811388 (DR-4825-NY). The Town of Hamden is awaiting final approval for over $5,000,000 in funding to repair and improve the resilience of Chamber Hollows Road, East Brook Road, and Oxbow Hollow Road, as well as ditches and shoulder areas that experienced significant damage due to flooding in 2024 from the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby.\n\nIn August of 2024, the remnants of Tropical Strom Debby brought heavy rain and flooding to communities across New York\u2019s Southern Tier, including the Town of Hamden in Delaware County. The Town began working with FEMA and New York State Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (NYS DHSES) in 2024 to utilize federal funding to help pay for cleanup, repairs, and remediation from these flood event damages. It has worked diligently over the past two years to comply with multiple requests for information so that FEMA would approve and agree to reimburse the project costs of $5,032,655. These critical improvements will address storm damage and enhance long-term resiliency. Work will replace existing metal pipes with properly sized concrete box culverts, along with new headwalls and wingwalls to provide additional structural support, improve drainage capacity, and meet New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) requirements. The project will also stabilize a failing roadside embankment through the installation of soil nails. Additionally, the Town will restore damaged roadside ditches and shoulders impacted by flooding, improving drainage, protecting roadways, and reducing the risk of future storm damage. The annual Town of Hamden Highway Department budget is set at just over one million dollars, leaving the municipality without the finances to complete these critical repair and mitigation projects without FEMA assistance, putting their infrastructure, property, and community at risk.\n\nIt will be two years this August since the flooding rains and storm took place. The community has been extremely patient in waiting for necessary repair work and the Town remains vulnerable to further damage should another storm occur before repairs are completed. Given the importance of these projects, I ask that you promptly review the applications and swiftly approve the projects to free up the necessary funding that will enable the Town of Hamden to fully recover from the destruction of Tropical Strom Debby and better prepare for the next storm.\n\nThank you in advance for your consideration of this important request. I look forward to hearing from you.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-11T05:54:29Z", "2026-08-11T05:56:25Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-cruz-hail-senate-passage-of-their-bill-to-speed-up-benefit-delivery-for-public-safety-officers/", "Gillibrand, Cruz Hail Senate Passage Of Their Bill To Speed Up Benefit Delivery For Public Safety Officers", "2026-08-08", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) applauded the Senate\u2019s unanimous passage of their bipartisan Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers\u2019 Benefits Program Expansion Act, which would help first responders and their families receive their federal disability and death benefits quicker. Currently, it can take years for applicants to learn whether they qualify for payments.\n\n\u201cThis is a major win for our public safety officers, who put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cToday, we are one step closer to fixing a slow and broken process that keeps first responders and their families in limbo for years on end, including those who risked and lost their lives on 9/11. It is time to bring them the relief they deserve. I am proud that the Senate has passed this bill, and I now urge the House to do the same.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Public Safety Officers\u2019 Benefits Program was created to ensure that our first responders receive the benefits they deserve and need. We owe it to our first responders and their families to ensure they receive timely and fair support, and I am grateful to have worked with Senator Gillibrand to advance this bill through the Senate. I urge my colleagues in the House to pass this legislation without delay,\u201d said Senator Cruz.\n\nThe Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers\u2019 Benefits Program Expansion Act would amend the Bureau of Justice Assistance\u2019s (BJA) Public Safety Officers\u2019 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\u2019 bill would:\n\nRequire the BJA to complete a death or disability eligibility determination within 270 days of receiving a complete claim\n\nRequire the BJA to use its subpoena authority if a public agency fails to provide requested documentation in relation to a claimant\u2019s case\n\nExpedite processing for officers already certified for benefits through the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP) or the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund (VCF)\n\nDirect BJA to implement GAO recommendations to establish updated program processes and administrative procedures\n\nThis legislation is endorsed by over 30 public safety officer organizations and unions, including: the Sergeants Benevolent Association of NYPD, National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO), Fraternal Order of Police, FDNY EMS Local 2507 Uniformed EMTs Paramedics & Fire Inspectors Union, Firefighter\u2019s Association of the State of New York, NYLEAP, Nassau County Superior Officers Association, Voices Center for Resilience, Town of Brighton Police Department, NYPD Captains Endowment Association, Port Authority Police Lieutenants Benevolent Association, Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, New York State Association of Chiefs of Police, Port Authority of NY & NJ Detectives Endowment Association, Peace Officers Research Association of California, Pittsford Volunteer Ambulance, Inc., United States Deputy Sheriff\u2019s Association, California Association of Highway Patrolmen, Uniformed Firefighters Association of Greater New York, Friends of Firefighters, Police Chiefs\u2019 Association of Orange County, City of Syracuse New York Fire Department, Village of Tuckahoe Police, National Narcotic Officers\u2019 Associations\u2019 Coalition (NNOAC), City of Utica Fire Department, Riverside Sheriffs\u2019 Association, Major County Sheriffs of America, City of Syracuse Police Department, Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, International Association of Chiefs of Police, American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Austin Police Association, City of Utica Police Department, Orange County Sheriff\u2019s Department, San Diego Police Officers Association, and Town of Hyde Park Police Department.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-09T05:47:57Z", "2026-08-09T05:49:40Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-permanently-make-federal-services-language-accessible/", "Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Permanently Make Federal Services Language Accessible", "2026-08-07", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bicameral group of colleagues to introduce the Language Access for All Act, legislation to codify language access requirements for federal agencies and protect language access for the 25 million individuals in the United States with limited English proficiency. The legislation would prioritize customer service governance by reducing barriers to federal services and making sure federal agencies are equipped to meet diverse language needs.\n\n\u201cMillions of New Yorkers rely on federal services to feed their children, obtain necessary medical care, or run their businesses,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cAs the Trump administration makes accessing these services more difficult for non-English speakers, the Language Access for All Act will ensure that every American can get the help they need, regardless of language barriers. I will continue fighting to hold our federal agencies accountable so that no New Yorker is shut out of the services they\u2019re entitled to.\u201d\n\nThe Language Access for All Act is being introduced as services come under threat from the Trump Administration. In March 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14224 that declared English as the official language of the United States and revoked EO 13166, a 25-year-old mandate that required agencies to provide critical language access to individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). The Trump administration\u2019s Department of Justice issued new guidance that minimizes multilingual services and redirects resources towards English language assimilation.\n\nThese policy changes threaten language access for the over 25 million people in the United States\u2014eight percent of the U.S. population\u2014with limited English proficiency. About 30% of New Yorkers, or 5.8 million people, speak a language other than English at home. Of them, around 2.5 million have LEP. Nearly 40% of Spanish speakers, who make up the majority of those who speak another language both in the United States and in New York State, report speaking English \u201cless than very well\u201d in the most recent U.S. Census.\n\nThe Language Access for All Act of 2026 would modernize and strengthen the federal government\u2019s language access services by formalizing EO 13166 and establishing a coordinated, accountable framework to ensure meaningful access to government services for individuals with limited English proficiency. Specifically, the legislation would:\n\nRequires federal agencies to ensure that individuals with LEP can meaningfully access the federally conducted programs and activities of the agency, including through translation and interpretation.\n\nCreates a public complaint system to track complaints regarding barriers to meaningful access at agencies.\n\nRequires agencies to develop and maintain language access plans consistent with EO 13166, with public notice and comment, and to submit plans to Congress and publish them on LEP.gov.\n\nEstablishes language access technical standards that allow individuals with LEP to access agency content. This applies to all agency communications, including AI and automated language assistance services.\n\nEnsures AI-assisted language services do not replace qualified translators and interpreters, comply with federal privacy requirements, and are continuously tested for bias, discrimination, and errors.\n\nCreates an interagency language access working group to provide guidance, coordination, and technical assistance.\n\nRequires each agency to designate a language access coordinator to lead implementation and serve as a point of contact.\n\nSenator Gillibrand has long advocated for improving accessibility in language translation for non-native English speakers. In February 2023, she co-signed a letter to the Federal Communications Commission with Representative Grace Meng (D-NY-06) urging for more languages to be included in their emergency alerts, ensuring the safety of all regardless of language barriers. She also championed a $2 million investment in March 2023 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to expand transportation services for commuters with limited English proficiency.\n\nIn addition to Gillibrand, the legislation is co-sponsored by Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and was introduced in January 2026 in the House of Representatives by Representatives Judy Chu (D-CA-28), Grace Meng (D-NY-06), Juan Vargas (D-CA-52), and Dan Goldman (D-NY-10).\n\nRead the full text of the Language Access for All Act here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-08T05:41:38Z", "2026-08-08T05:43:24Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-calls-on-national-park-service-to-release-operating-funds-to-buffalos-theodore-roosevelt-inaugural-national-historic-site_the-only-national-park-site-that-has-not-yet-received-annual-operating-support", "SCHUMER CALLS ON NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO RELEASE OPERATING FUNDS TO BUFFALO\u2019S THEODORE ROOSEVELT INAUGURAL NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE \u2013 THE ONLY NATIONAL PARK SITE THAT HAS NOT YET RECEIVED ANNUAL...", "2026-08-07", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site \u2013 Where Then-Vice President Theodore Roosevelt Took The Oath Of Office To Become America\u2019s 26th President \u2013 Needs Annual Congressionally-Approved Funds to Pay Bills And Staff\n\nSchumer Says: As We Celebrate America\u2019s 250th Birthday, We Must Ensure This Treasured Buffalo Historical Site Remains Accessible To The Public\n\nSchumer To NPS: Release Annual Funds For Vital Site For This Jewel Of American History Here In Western NY\n\nU.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today called on the National Park Service (NPS) to release this year's funds for Buffalo\u2019s Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site. The site, which is a National Historic Site, says it is the only unit in the entire National Park System that has not received its congressionally appropriated FY26 operating funds.\n\nWith the end of the fiscal year quickly approaching at the end of September, the site\u2019s leadership says it needs these funds to cover its bills, pay staff, and ensure the public can continue to access one of Western New York\u2019s treasured historical sites. Schumer called on the NPS to immediately release the site\u2019s funds and explain why this site has been the last left without funding this far into the fiscal year.\n\n\u201cAs a place of tragedy and the transition of presidential power, the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site holds a special place in the hearts of Buffalonians and the nation. As the place where the assassinated President McKinley tragically passed away, and President Roosevelt took the oath of office to become our 26th president, this home tells the story of the origins of a presidency that reshaped the country,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cThe site relies on federal funding to cover its bills and pay staff, but its leadership says it is the only unit in the entire National Park System that has not received its allocated federal funding. That makes no sense and is unacceptable. As we celebrate America\u2019s 250th birthday, it\u2019s more important than ever to preserve our country\u2019s rich history. That\u2019s why I\u2019m calling on the NPS to immediately release the congressionally appropriated support needed to keep this historic house\u2019s doors open so Americans can continue to access one of New York\u2019s, and the nation\u2019s, treasured historical sites.\u201d\n\nThe Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site is the house where, on September 14, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office following the assassination of President William McKinley, becoming the 26th President of the United States. Thanks to decades of local activism and preservation work, the house has been preserved for generations and now operates as a unit of the National Park System.\n\nThe Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site relies on Congressionally appropriated funds for approximately one-third of its operating budget. The delay of its allocated funds has postponed the completion of essential work, including replacement of a 16-year-old HVAC system and repairs to the building's historic Victorian roof. These upgrades are desperately needed to ensure the aging building\u2019s integrity and to continue providing the optimal visitor and staff experience at the site.\n\nSchumer said the NPS must release the site\u2019s funds without further delay and asked why this site is the only NPS site without its annual federal funding and what the NPS will do to ensure a delay like this never happens again.\n\nSchumer\u2019s letter to Acting National Park Service Director Jessica Bowron can be found HERE or below:\n\nDear Acting Director Bowron,\n\nI write to urge the immediate release of Fiscal Year 2026 operating funds to the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in Buffalo, New York. According to Site Superintendent Spencer Morgan, this site is now the only unit in the entire National Park System that has not received its congressionally appropriated FY26 operating funds with the end of the fiscal year fast approaching. If the site does not receive these funds by the end of September, it risks being unable to cover its bills and meet payroll, threatening not only the continued operation of the site and employment of the staff, but also public access to one of New York\u2019s, and the nation\u2019s, treasured historical sites.\n\nAs a place of tragedy and the transition of presidential power, the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site holds a special place in the hearts of Buffalonians, the nation, and Roosevelt history buffs alike. It is the house where, on September 14, 1901, Theodore Roosevelt took the oath of office following the tragic assassination of President William McKinley, becoming the 26th President of the United States. It stands today, preserved for generations since Roosevelt\u2019s tenure, thanks to decades of local activism and preservation work. It now operates as a unit of the National Park System as a testament to a pivotal moment and person in our nation's history.\n\nThis site is not only one of great historic significance, but it also provides meaningful, ongoing value to the Buffalo community. It attracts visitors from far and wide \u2013 boosting the local economy, offering free field trips for local students, and educating the public on the origins of a presidency that reshaped the country. The site relies on the National Park Service for roughly a third of its operating budget, and the prolonged delay in receiving its promised FY26 funds has delayed the completion of essential work, including replacement of a 16-year-old HVAC system and repairs to the building's historic Victorian roof. These upgrades are desperately needed to ensure the aging building\u2019s integrity and to continue providing the optimal visitor and staff experience at the site.\n\nReports suggest that National Park Service maintenance funds have been redirected to support America250 celebrations in Washington, D.C. While our nation\u2019s semi-quincentennial is an important milestone to honor, it must not come at the expense of the continued maintenance, preservation, and operation of our many other historic sites and protected places across the country. In Buffalo, the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site cannot meet payroll or complete vital maintenance and preservation projects without its congressionally appropriated FY26 funds.\n\nI therefore urge the National Park Service to release the site's FY26 operating funds without further delay, and request that you provide my office with a clear timeline for disbursement. I would also appreciate an explanation of why this site, alone among all National Park Service units nationwide, has been left without its funding this far into the fiscal year, and what steps the agency is taking to ensure this does not happen again.\n\nThe Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site belongs to every American as a piece of our shared history. It deserves the timely support Congress has provided for it, especially as America celebrates our 250th anniversary.\n\nThank you for your prompt attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your response.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-08T05:41:38Z", "2026-08-08T05:43:24Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-introduces-two-bills-to-support-accessible-housing-for-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities/", "Gillibrand Introduces Two Bills To Support Accessible Housing For Seniors And People With Disabilities", "2026-08-06", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "This week, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced two bills to support accessible housing for seniors and people with disabilities. The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act would create a new tax credit for seniors to install essential modifications to their homes to help them age in place. The Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act would expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program to support the construction of more affordable housing units with accessible features.\n\n\u201cA safe, accessible place to live should be a right, not a privilege, for our seniors,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cThe VITAL Act would help ensure that affordable housing meets the mobility and accessibility needs of New York seniors and people with disabilities, allowing them to age comfortably in the communities of their choice. Additionally, the Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act would help seniors age with dignity by assisting with the cost of home modifications related to mobility needs. As the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, I am committed to doing everything I can to remove barriers to accessible housing, and I\u2019m fighting hard for these bills to pass.\u201d\n\nBy 2060, an estimated one in every four Americans will be age 65 or older. Currently, about 44% of adults 65 and over have a disability. As people age, they need structurally and mechanically safe housing to accommodate their disabilities. However, as of 2011, less than 4% of our national housing supply was accessibly designed. The Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit Act and the VITAL Act would help increase the amount of accessible housing available to American seniors and people with disabilities.\n\nThe Senior Accessible Housing Tax Credit would create a nonrefundable tax credit for taxpayers aged 60 or older for expenses related to certain home modifications on their principal residence or a qualifying second home. The credit would be equal to the cost of eligible expenditures, such as wheelchair ramps, handrails, chair lifts, shower seats, and more, with an annual credit limitation of $10,000. Qualifying expenditures would also include certain labor costs related to the preparation, assembly, or installation of an eligible modification. U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) co-leads this legislation.\n\nThe Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is a federal program providing tax credits to developers who build new housing for lower-income renters. The VITAL Act would add incentives for the LIHTC program to increase the number of accessible homes so that more people with disabilities and older adults can live in the communities they choose. It would also require that the states administering LIHTC ensure that at least 20% of their LIHTC units are accessible and/or walkable and rollable. U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) co-leads this legislation.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-07T06:11:19Z", "2026-08-07T06:12:42Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-reintroduces-bill-to-make-politicians-answer-to-voters-not-billionaire-megadonors/", "Gillibrand Reintroduces Bill To Make Politicians Answer To Voters, Not Billionaire Megadonors", "2026-08-06", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Gillibrand\u2019s Bill Would Create First-Of-Its-Kind \u201cDemocracy Dollars\u201d Voucher Program To Empower Voters To Donate To Candidates Of Their Choice, Ensuring That Campaigns Are Funded By Everyday Voters, Not Billionaires\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced landmark legislation to empower everyday American voters to participate in the campaign finance system and to reduce the influence of big money in politics. Gillibrand\u2019s Clean Elections Act would give every American citizen \u201cDemocracy Dollars\u201d to donate to the federal candidates of their choice, so campaigns are funded by everyday voters rather than a handful of megadonors.\n\n\u201cWhen billionaires and special interests buy our elections, it\u2019s working families who pay the price \u2014 in higher costs at the grocery store, higher drug prices, and tax breaks that flow to the wealthy,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cPolitical candidates should be answering to their constituents, not special interest groups and wealthy donors. My Clean Elections Act gives every American \u2018Democracy Dollars\u2019 to support the candidates of their choice, so winning elections means delivering lower costs and better lives for working families, not doing favors for wealthy megadonors.\u201d\n\nToday, a tiny group of ultra-wealthy donors dominates how campaigns are funded. As of April 2024, over 65% of the roughly $8.6 billion raised for federal campaigns had come from PACs, with $2.6 billion coming from just 100 billionaire families throughout the 2024 election cycle. . Meanwhile, only about 1% of Americans contributed more than $200 to any federal campaign. The result is a system where candidates court a small circle of wealthy donors behind closed doors, while the voters they\u2019re supposed to represent are drowned out.\n\nGillibrand\u2019s Clean Elections Act would help shift the balance of power back to everyday Americans by creating a \u201cDemocracy Dollars\u201d voucher system. This system would provide every eligible U.S. citizen with $100 in \u201cDemocracy Dollars\u201d for each federal election (House, Senate, and presidential, both primary and general, for a total of up to $600). Citizens could then donate these funds in $10 increments to candidates of their choice, making every voter a donor whose support candidates have to earn.\n\nThe Clean Elections Act is endorsed by End Citizens United, Stand Up America, and Demos.\n\n\u201cWhen Big Money floods our elections, politicians become more responsive and beholden to deep-pocketed donors instead of their constituents,\u201d said End Citizens United Action Fund President Tiffany Muller. \u201cElections should be decided by the strength of candidates\u2019 ideas and the trust they earn from voters, not by their ability to attract wealthy donors. Senator Gillibrand\u2019s Clean Elections Act is a practical solution that would level the playing field by giving everyday Americans a greater voice in our elections. We\u2019re grateful to Senator Gillibrand for leading this pragmatic and vital reform.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor decades, big money in politics has drowned out the voices of everyday people in our democracy. Americans are fed up with the outsized influence of wealthy donors and want Congress to act,\u201d said Brett Edkins, Managing Director of Policy and Political Affairs at Stand Up America. \u201cThe Clean Elections Act helps level the playing field by giving every registered voter democracy dollars to support the candidates of their choice, making every voter a more powerful participant in our elections. We applaud Senator Gillibrand for championing this bold reform and urge Congress to advance the Clean Elections Act.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the bill can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-07T06:11:19Z", "2026-08-07T06:12:42Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-stop-spread-of-spotted-lanternflies/", "Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Stop Spread Of Spotted Lanternflies", "2026-08-05", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined a bipartisan group of her Senate colleagues to introduce the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act to designate the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that poses a significant threat to our nation\u2019s agricultural economy, as a high-priority research initiative for the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture.\n\n\u201cThe spotted lanternfly has proven to be a destructive pest that threatens New York State\u2019s specialty crops, especially vineyards throughout Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Long Island and the Hudson Valley,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cIf not contained, this pest will have devastating economic consequences at a time when New York farmers are already having their profits destroyed by rising diesel and fertilizer costs. Congress must immediately prioritize spotted lanternfly research to prevent further spread.\u201d\n\nSpotted lanternflies are harmful to specialty crops like grapes across New York State, especially in Western New York, the Finger Lakes, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley. As the species continues to spread, designating spotted lanternfly controls as a high-priority research initiative will help focus USDA scientific resources to combat the spread of this invasive pest. In 2025, researchers at Cornell University estimated that if left unchecked, the spotted lanternfly could cost New York\u2019s grape industry over $14 million over the first three years of invasion.\n\nJoining Senator Gillibrand in introducing the bill were Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Dave McCormick (R-PA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR).\n\nThe full text of the bill can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-06T07:37:31Z", "2026-08-06T07:38:34Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-holds-virtual-press-conference-slamming-trump-administration-for-medicare-cuts-raising-drug-prices-for-seniors/", "Gillibrand Holds Virtual Press Conference Slamming Trump Administration For Medicare Cuts, Raising Drug Prices For Seniors", "2026-08-05", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Trump Administration Decision Will Raise Premiums For As Many As 1.3 Million New Yorkers\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to slam the Trump administration for its decision to end subsidies that lower prescription drug costs for Medicare recipients.\n\n\u201cThe Trump administration\u2019s decision to end critical Medicare subsidies that help seniors afford life-saving medication is a betrayal of our values,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cThis administration has money for bombs abroad, but not for our seniors here at home. I\u2019m urging President Trump to reverse these Medicare cuts now and instead take action to lower costs for American seniors.\u201d\n\nIn 2025, these subsidies lowered average premiums for seniors with Medicare Part D standalone prescription drug plans by 40% per month. By ending these subsidies, the Trump administration is raising costs for as many as 25 million Americans on Medicare, including up to 1.3 million New Yorkers.\n\nAt a time when seniors are already struggling with rising prices for groceries, gas, and utilities, Senator Gillibrand urged the Trump administration to reverse its decision to end the subsidies and work with insurance plans to insulate seniors from dramatic premium increases in 2027.\n\nSenator Gillibrand continues to lead the fight to lower healthcare costs for seniors on Medicare. Earlier this year, she introduced the Medicare Cost Cap Act, which would cap out-of-pocket costs for Traditional Medicare (parts A and B) beneficiaries at $5,000 per year. She has also introduced legislation to strengthen Medicare\u2019s ability to negotiate prescription drug prices and reduce out-of-pocket costs for seniors. Additionally, she champions the Capping Prescription Costs Act, which would extend the cap on annual out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries to people with private health insurance.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-06T07:37:31Z", "2026-08-06T07:38:34Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-scott-press-fda-on-shortage-of-cancer-drugs/", "Gillibrand, Scott Press FDA On Shortage Of Cancer Drugs", "2026-08-05", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Rick Scott (R-FL), ranking member and chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, pressed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on what actions it is taking to alleviate the shortage of critical cancer medications.\n\n\u201cWe must do everything we can to make sure no cancer patient goes without life-saving chemotherapy drugs,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cHowever, addressing this crisis cannot come at the expense of patient safety or a secure supply chain. Senator Scott and I are pressing the FDA to develop a plan to fix the drug shortage while also ensuring that imported drugs are up to American regulatory standards.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhen older Americans are battling cancer, a delay or shortage in treatment availability is a matter of life and death,\u201d said Senator Scott. \u201cI\u2019m grateful for President Trump and his administration\u2019s work to alleviate the supply strain on critical cancer-fighting medications, and I am committed to partnering with them to put safety and availability first. I am proud to join Ranking Member Gillibrand to ensure our seniors receive the best, on-time, treatment in their fight against this awful disease.\u201d\n\nCurrently, the United States is experiencing a national shortage of essential generic chemotherapy drugs, including ifosfamide, carboplatin, cisplatin, and oxaliplatin. According to the FDA, the shortages are the result of manufacturing problems, shipping delays, and decisions by some companies to stop producing the medications. If the drug shortage persists, doctors may be forced to ration their patients\u2019 medications or even prioritize certain patients over others.\n\nThe Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reported that FDA is considering temporarily allowing the importation of medications from overseas manufacturers that do not typically supply American markets to help remedy the shortage. To ensure patient safety, Gillibrand and Scott requested a briefing from FDA to answer questions about how these imported drugs will be evaluated for quality, what foreign manufacturers are being considered, and what steps FDA is taking to prepare for future drug shortages.\n\nThe full text of the senators\u2019 letter to Acting FDA Commissioner Kyle Diamantas can be found here or below:\n\nDear Acting Commissioner Diamantas,\n\nWe write to express concern regarding the escalating national shortage of the critical oncology medications ifosfamide, carboplatin, cisplatin, and oxaliplatin highlighted in recent reporting. The prospect of widespread clinical rationing of frontline chemotherapy presents a crisis for patients, particularly older Americans who disproportionately rely on these medications. Some health systems are already reportedly receiving only a fraction of their standard supply, forcing clinicians to space out doses, prioritize certain patients over others, or ration medications to manage shrinking supplies.\n\nThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reported that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is actively working to alleviate these shortages and is considering temporarily allowing the importation of medications from overseas manufacturers that do not typically supply the United States market. Remedial action of this kind is not novel, as the FDA employed similar strategies in navigating the carboplatin and cisplatin shortage crisis in 2023, but it is essential to ensure the safety and efficacy of any medicine administered to an American patient.\n\nWe appreciate the FDA utilizing its regulatory flexibility to inject supply into a strained system, but the temporary introduction of foreign pharmaceuticals raises potential safety concerns that demand transparency. To provide clarity to Congress and ensure patient safety, we respectfully request a briefing from the FDA by September 4, 2026, to answer the following questions:\n\nWhich specific foreign manufacturers and facilities is the FDA currently evaluating, or has it authorized, for temporary importation of drugs in shortage?\n\nIn which country are these manufacturers and facilities located?\n\nHave any of these manufacturers received a Form 483 or been classified as Official Action Indicated (OAI) or Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI), specifically with respect to the drugs in shortage?\n\n2. What protocols, quality checks, and regulatory standards is the FDA applying to guarantee supplemental imports meet safety standards?\n\n3. How will the FDA monitor imported chemotherapy drugs for contamination or subpotency once they are in the U.S. market?\n\n4. How will shortage staff work with the Office of Inspections and Investigations (OII) and relevant quality staff within the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) to ensure that facility inspection history and drug quality are considered in shortage mitigation efforts?\n\n5. Does the FDA anticipate that efforts to temporarily rectify the shortage will result in increased costs for hospital purchasers or individual patients?\n\n6. The 2023 carboplatin and cisplatin shortage prompted conversations about a durable solution for the chemotherapy supply chain. What steps has the FDA taken to prepare for future shortages given the continued fragility of that supply chain?\n\n7. What is the market share for the oncology drugs in shortage? How many FDA-approved alternatives exist for these drugs and what are their respective market shares?\n\nThank you for your attention to this request and ongoing work to protect patients. We look forward to your prompt response and working together to ensure older Americans maintain access to critical medications.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-06T07:37:31Z", "2026-08-06T07:38:34Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-gillibrand-urge-passage-of-bill-to-rename-buffalo-post-office-in-honor-of-father-of-american-intelligence-william-j-donovan", "SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND URGE PASSAGE OF BILL TO RENAME BUFFALO POST OFFICE IN HONOR OF \u201cFATHER OF AMERICAN INTELLIGENCE\u201d WILLIAM J. DONOVAN", "2026-08-05", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand called on Congress to quickly pass legislation renaming a Buffalo, New York post office in honor of Buffalo native William J. Donovan, known as the \u201cFather of American Intelligence.\u201d The bill, H.R. 1706, would designate the U.S. Postal Service facility at 1200 William Street as the William J. Donovan Post Office Building. Donovan was a World War I and World War II hero, a Medal of Honor recipient, and a longtime public servant who helped position the U.S. as a global leader in national security as founding director of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS).\n\nIn a letter to Rand Paul, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Ranking Member Gary Peters, Gillibrand and Schumer wrote that the renaming would be a fitting tribute to a leader who dedicated his life to national and local service.\n\n\"William J. Donovan served our nation with honor and dedication,\" said Senator Gillibrand. \"He defended our country during both world wars, received the Medal of Honor for his bravery, and helped position the United States as a leader in national security. Renaming the post office in his honor will help his incredible legacy endure in Western New York.\"\n\n\u201c\u2018Wild Bill\u2019 Donovan is an American hero who received the Medal of Honor and also was a founder of the modern intelligence community. He dedicated his life to serving Western New York and our country and played a key role protecting our national security during both world wars and in the decades after,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cI cannot think of any better way to honor his legacy than with a Buffalo post office designation.\u201d\n\nIn 1923, Donovan received the Medal of Honor for his actions during a 1918 battle near Landres-et-Saint-Georges, France, where he was shot but refused to leave the battlefield. He later served as U.S. attorney for the Western District of New York and as an assistant attorney general under President Calvin Coolidge. During World War II, Donovan founded and directed the Office of Strategic Services, the precursor to the modern-day Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He retired from military service as a major general.\n\nIf approved by the committee, the bill moves to the full Senate for consideration.\n\nFull text of the bill can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-06T07:37:31Z", "2026-08-06T07:38:34Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-schiff-and-colleagues-press-trump-administration-on-chaotic-opaque-oversight-of-new-artificial-intelligence-models/", "Gillibrand, Schiff, And Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Chaotic, Opaque Oversight Of New Artificial Intelligence Models", "2026-08-04", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee and Senate Armed Services Committee, led four of her Senate Democratic colleagues in pressing the Trump administration for answers about its unpredictable oversight of frontier artificial intelligence (AI) models and its opaque standards for evaluating a model\u2019s national security risk. The letter follows the Trump administration\u2019s recent haphazard responses to frontier models from Anthropic and OpenAI, and comes as basic questions surround the implementation of Executive Order 14409, the White House\u2019s voluntary pre-release review framework for frontier models.\n\n\u201cThe Trump administration\u2019s unfocused, ad-hoc approach to AI risks America\u2019s economic security and competitiveness,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cThe American people and leading AI companies need clear rules, not constantly changing dictates from the White House. Current administration policy is a disaster, failing to address security risks while threatening American innovation and pushing the world to Chinese alternatives. To safeguard the American people, protect American models and secure American economic leadership on the world stage, I\u2019m demanding the administration work with Congress to establish a transparent, durable, and standardized regulatory AI framework.\u2019\n\nIn addition to Gillibrand, the letter was signed by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Mark Warner (D-VA).\n\nIn the letter, the senators expressed their support for maintaining the United States\u2019 competitive lead in AI development while protecting the country from serious national security risks. However, they stressed that continued reliance on ad hoc, case-by-case regulation will not sufficiently address the cybersecurity and other risks frontier AI models pose. The senators also warned that without consistent policy governing American models, consumers and businesses would be incentivized to migrate to models from foreign vendors, including those based in the People\u2019s Republic of China (PRC).\n\n\u201cLast month provided a dramatic example of these potential risks. During an internal evaluation, OpenAI models escaped their testing environment and used high-level technical capabilities to compromise a third party\u2019s network without any instructions to take those actions. The Federal Government cannot be passive as these capabilities emerge. At the same time, the administration\u2019s recent actions surrounding access to advanced U.S. AI models have raised serious concerns about process, transparency, and strategic effect. On June 12, 2026, the Department of Commerce (\u201cthe Department\u201d) utilized an infrequently used authority to direct Anthropic to suspend all access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models for foreign nationals (including foreign national employees inside the United States) citing an undisclosed national security concern later described as a narrow jailbreak finding. Because the directive took effect immediately and Anthropic had no reliable way to verify users\u2019 nationality in real time, the company was forced to disable both models for all users worldwide within hours. Over the following eighteen days, the Department and Anthropic negotiated a resolution outside of public view: a partial restoration of Mythos 5 to a defined set of trusted partners on June 26, followed by a full lifting of the export controls on June 30,\u201d the senators wrote.\n\nThe senators continued, \u201cWhile the Administration may have been responding to real security concerns to protect the United States, even justifiable interventions can create broader harm if the standards and decision-making processes are opaque, ad hoc, or unpredictable. Moreover, when the Executive Branch exercises authority delegated from Congress, such as in the conduct of export control administration, it is essential that it keep Congress fully apprised of its actions and procedures.\u201d\n\nThe senators concluded the letter with a list of areas of clarification that will bring transparency to the public processes and standards the administration uses to deem frontier AI models a national security risk, the legal authorities the administration relies on to restrict access to AI models, and the administration\u2019s assessment of whether its oversight strategy could incentive adoption of Chinese or other non-U.S. AI models.\n\n\u201cWe support serious, technically informed action to prevent frontier AI from being misused by adversaries or criminals and to mitigate risks posed by misalignment in the models themselves. The United States cannot afford to create a policy environment in which the most advanced American AI systems are subject to opaque, case-by-case restrictions while Chinese alternatives appear cheaper, easier to access, and more predictable to deploy. A clear public framework is necessary to protect national security, preserve U.S. AI leadership, and give industry and allies confidence that the United States remains the safest and most reliable source of advanced AI technology. We hope you will work with Congress to pursue such a framework,\u201d the senators wrote.\n\nThe full text of the letter can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-05T07:37:37Z", "2026-08-05T07:38:44Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-provide-paid-family-medical-leave-for-federal-employees/", "Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Provide Paid Family, Medical Leave For Federal Employees", "2026-07-31", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) led a group of eight senators in introducing the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, legislation to expand federal paid leave for federal employees to include 12 weeks of family and medical leave.\n\n\u201cNo American should have to choose between earning a paycheck and caring for a loved one or themselves,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cThe Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act would provide federal employees up to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave benefits. I will keep fighting until every American has guaranteed access to comprehensive paid leave.\u201d\n\nCurrently, under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employees in the private sector can take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave to care for a newborn or an ill family member without fear of losing their jobs. For federal employees, family and medical leave continues to be unpaid.\n\nStudies have shown that providing paid leave for federal employees would save the government at least $50 million annually in turnover and replacement costs. With federal agencies struggling to recruit and retain young talent, family-friendly policies are necessary to maintain a robust workforce. Just six percent of the federal workforce is under the age of 30, while roughly 40 percent of the workforce is eligible to retire within the next three years.\n\nThe Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act will guarantee 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave for federal employees in all instances covered by the FMLA, including:\n\nIn order to care for the spouse, child, or parent of the employee, if such spouse, child, or parent has a serious health condition;\n\nBecause of a serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the functions of the employee\u2019s position; and\n\nBecause of any qualifying exigency arising out of the fact that the spouse, child, or parent of the employee is on covered active duty (or has been notified of an impending call or order to covered active duty) in the Armed Forces.\n\nSenator Gillibrand is the Senate\u2019s foremost champion for paid family and medical leave. Earlier this month, she joined Sen. John Boozman (R-AR) to introduce the More Paid Leave for More Americans Act, historic bipartisan legislation that would establish a competitive grant program for states that provide a minimum of six weeks of parental, caregiving, or medical leave. Since 2013, she has also repeatedly introduced the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act, which would establish a national program guaranteeing 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave for every American.\n\nIn addition to Gillibrand, the bill is co-sponsored by Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Martin Heinrich (D-NM).\n\nThe Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act is supported by the American Federation of Government Employees, National Treasury Employees Union, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, National Federation of Federal Employees, NARFE, National Association of Letter Carriers, American Postal Workers Union, and American Association of University Women.\n\n\u201cAFGE thanks Senator Brian Schatz for once again championing federal workers and their families by reintroducing the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act. Expanding paid family and medical leave ensures federal employees never have to choose between caring for themselves or a loved one and serving the American people. This legislation will strengthen the federal workforce, improve employee retention, and help the government remain a competitive employer for the dedicated public servants our nation depends on,\u201d said Everett Kelley, National President of the American Federation of Government Employees.\n\n\u201cFederal employees should never have to choose between caring for their loved ones and paying their bills on time. The Comprehensive Paid Family Leave Act would provide federal workers with the flexibility and support they need during some of life\u2019s most significant moments. As the federal government works to attract and retain talented public servants, providing comprehensive paid family leave is both the right thing to do and a smart investment in the workforce. NTEU is proud to endorse this legislation and appreciates Senator Schatz\u2019s continued leadership in advancing policies that strengthen the federal workforce and support working families,\u201d said Doreen Greenwald, National President of the National Treasury Employees Union.\n\nThe full text of the bill can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-01T07:27:26Z", "2026-08-01T07:28:22Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-colleagues-investigate-reports-that-dod-failed-to-provide-sufficient-care-for-service-members-injured-in-iran-strike/", "Gillibrand, Colleagues Investigate Reports That DoD Failed To Provide Sufficient Care For Service Members Injured In Iran Strike", "2026-07-31", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Survivors of Iranian Attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait Say Pentagon Ignored Requests for Advanced Medical Aid, Failed to Provide Protection from Strikes, Misclassified Injuries\n\n\u201c[S]oldiers Wounded in the Attack Concluded \u2018the Military\u2019s Medical System Failed Them.\u2019\u201d\n\nU.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined 12 members of Congress in opening a new investigation into reports that the Department of Defense (DoD) failed to provide adequate medical care to service members injured in a March drone strike on a U.S. military post at Port Shuaiba in Kuwait. In a new letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the lawmakers asked him to provide clarity on the reports and DoD\u2019s investigation into the Port Shuaiba strike.\n\n\u201cSecretary Hegseth\u2019s reckless behavior and poor judgment put U.S. service members in danger and jeopardized our national security,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cHis incompetent leadership left troops without the support and preparation they needed and hindered their access to care after they were injured. He must be held accountable for his blatant carelessness and callous approach to our service members\u2019 safety.\u201d\n\nIn April, Gillibrand and her Senate colleagues launched an investigation into reports that Secretary Hegseth failed to take basic steps to protect troops during President Trump\u2019s war in Iran, including during a strike that killed six service members and injured dozens in Kuwait.\n\nFollowing new reporting revealing that service members warned of safety issues ahead of the strike, the lawmakers pressed for answers on why troops injured in the attack have not received timely access to medical care and why the Trump administration failed to prepare for attacks on troops in the Middle East.\n\n\u201cAs President Trump once again ramps up his reckless war in Iran, and new reports indicate that additional American bases have come under attack, it is critical that DoD provide answers about its capacity to provide care for injured service members,\u201d wrote the lawmakers.\n\nSurvivors reported facing delays and challenges in getting necessary medical care, including that injured service members who were flown to Germany for care were then told that they could only get limited treatment and had to wait in barracks as the hospital was unable to admit them. Other service members with symptoms of traumatic brain injuries were reportedly unable to get proper care for nearly a month after the strike, even after they were flown from Germany to Fort Hood in Texas.\n\nThe reports also raise serious concerns about DoD\u2019s lack of preparation for a strike against Port Shuaiba. A soldier reportedly filed a complaint with the Inspector General stating that the lack of safety measures at Port Shuaiba were so significant that the unit\u2019s force-protection assessments \u201crecommended against positioning any personnel at Shuaiba Port.\u201d Survivors of the strike reported that they believed that at least one victim of the attack could have survived if they had had proper access to care.\n\nThe Army reportedly downplayed injuries sustained during the strike, including by telling families that their loved ones were not seriously injured despite suffering extensive injuries.\n\n\u201cThese reports are also emblematic of a broader pattern of the Trump administration\u2019s blatant dismissal and disregard for the injuries and deaths of service members in this war,\u201d wrote the lawmakers.\n\nGillibrand also continued to call out DoD\u2019s revision of official casualty counts from the war in Iran, writing with her colleagues that DoD\u2019s apparent attempt to hide the growing casualty count of U.S. service members from President Trump\u2019s war against Iran shows a \u201ccomplete and utter disrespect to these service members, their loved ones, and those who served alongside them\u2026It dishonors their ultimate sacrifice to attempt to hide the real costs of this war from the American people.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs you and President Trump continue to risk the lives of service members in this reckless war, the American people deserve answers on whether you were adequately prepared to protect service members from Iranian attacks and get them the care they needed, and whether you will be prepared to do so if the war continues and escalates even further,\u201d wrote the lawmakers.\n\nThe lawmakers asked Secretary Hegseth to provide answers related to the reports of insufficient medical care, injury classifications, and details of the Port Shuaiba attack and ensuing investigation by August 12, 2026.\n\nIn addition to Gillibrand, the letter was signed by Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Representatives Pat Ryan (D-NY-18), Gil Cisneros (D-CA-31), Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06), Seth Moulton (D-MA-06), Derek Tran (D-CA-45), Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), and Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02).\n\nThe full text of the letter is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-01T07:27:26Z", "2026-08-01T07:28:22Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-holds-virtual-press-conference-on-her-fight-against-ai-scams-presses-ai-companies-on-how-they-are-protecting-seniors/", "Gillibrand Holds Virtual Press Conference On Her Fight Against AI Scams, Presses AI Companies On How They Are Protecting Seniors", "2026-07-30", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), the top Democrat on the Senate Aging Committee, held a virtual press conference to sound the alarm about artificial intelligence (AI) scams targeting seniors.\n\nGillibrand discussed her letter with Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) to the CEOs of top AI companies requesting information about safeguards on their AI chatbot companions for at-risk users like older adults, people with disabilities, and individuals in crisis. The press conference also follows a hearing that she held alongside Chairman Rick Scott (R-FL) to examine the ways that AI has fueled an alarming rise in financial scams against seniors.\n\n\u201cAI has supercharged financial scams against seniors, making them more convincing, more deceptive, and easier to pull off. We must take action to ensure that our seniors are protected,\u201d said Senator Gillibrand. \u201cI am working to make sure that AI companies are safeguarding their companion chatbot products to make them safer for older adults, and I am working on numerous bipartisan bills to govern AI development and protect older Americans from AI fraud and exploitation. I am proud to lead the fight for these reforms, and I will do everything I can to protect seniors from deception.\u201d\n\nAccording to the FBI, seniors lost nearly $8 billion to scammers in 2025, with an average loss of $39,000 per person. This includes over $350 million lost in AI-related scams. Total losses increased by 59% from 2024\u2014due in part to the increasing sophistication of AI technology. Cryptocurrency investment scams cause the largest financial losses to older Americans, with individuals age 60 and older reporting $4.3 billion in crypto-related fraud losses in 2025 alone.\n\nCommon AI scams include phishing attacks, where fraudsters trick individuals into revealing sensitive information; voice cloning, where generative AI is used to mimic a familiar voice; and image creation scams, where generative AI is used to forge documents and identification to make fraudulent messages appear trustworthy.\n\nGillibrand and Kelly sent their letter to the CEOs of nine top AI companies requesting details about how they are protecting seniors who use their AI chatbot companions.\n\nSpecifically, the letter asks:\n\nWhat safety testing these companies perform for their AI companion products.\n\nHow the company tracks adverse events/harms involving their AI products, including hospitalizations, financial losses, or deaths.\n\nWhat types of safeguards are built into their AI companion products to mitigate harm and protect at-risk users like seniors.\n\nHow the company includes older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and advocacy groups in the development of their AI products.\n\nWhether their companies provide independent researchers with access to data or tools to study the effects of their AI products on seniors and people with disabilities.\n\nThe letter was sent to the CEOs of OpenAI, Microsoft, Google, Anthropic, Perplexity AI, X, Meta, Luka, Inc., and Character Technologies Inc. The full text of the letters can be found here.\n\nThis letter is the latest of Gillibrand\u2019s efforts to encourage responsible use and development of AI and combat scams against seniors. As ranking member of the Senate Aging Committee, she has led the fight to protect seniors from frauds and scams and demanded answers from those attempting to cut funding for agencies like the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). She has also introduced legislation such as the National Strategy for Combating Scams Act, the Stop the Scammers Act, and the Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-31T07:49:23Z", "2026-07-31T07:50:48Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-statement-on-republicans-blocking-her-iran-war-powers-resolution/", "Gillibrand Statement On Republicans Blocking Her Iran War Powers Resolution", "2026-07-30", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after Republicans voted to block her resolution directing President Trump to remove the U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless military force is explicitly authorized by Congress. Earlier today, Senator Gillibrand gave a speech on the Senate floor advocating for passage of her resolution to bring an end to the war and lower costs for New York families.\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s vote sends a clear message to the American people: Republicans have abandoned their duties as elected officials and refuse to keep President Trump in check. At a time when working New Yorkers are being crushed by skyrocketing gas prices and our service members are being killed and seriously injured, the president is content spending American tax dollars and risking American lives in another endless foreign war.\n\n\u201cI am deeply disappointed by the failure of this vote and by Republicans\u2019 support for a war with no justification, no strategy, and no end in sight. The American people did not ask for and do not support this war, and the Constitution makes clear that Congress, not the president, has the power to authorize military action. I will continue fighting for accountability, to reassert Congress\u2019 constitutional role, and to prioritize policies that put working families first.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-31T07:49:23Z", "2026-07-31T07:50:48Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/watch-gillibrand-slams-president-trumps-reckless-iran-war-ahead-of-senate-vote-on-her-war-powers-resolution/", "WATCH: Gillibrand Slams President Trump\u2019s Reckless Iran War Ahead Of Senate Vote On Her War Powers Resolution", "2026-07-30", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "GILLIBRAND: \u201cWe were told this president would bring peace and lower prices. Instead, he gave us war and pain.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis administration demands billions for wars abroad, then claims we can\u2019t afford to improve our schools, repair our roads, or lower the cost of healthcare.\u201d\n\n***Watch Senator Gillibrand\u2019s floor speech here***\n\nToday in a speech from the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) slammed President Trump for his reckless, illegal war in Iran that has caused prices to skyrocket for working families and led to 18 American troops being killed. Gillibrand\u2019s speech preceded the Senate\u2019s vote on her War Powers Resolution that directs President Trump to remove the U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless military force is explicitly authorized by Congress.\n\nSenator Gillibrand\u2019s remarks as prepared for delivery are below:\n\nM. President,\n\nI rise in support of my legislation to end President Trump\u2019s unauthorized, illegal war with Iran.\n\nThis war will go down as one of the greatest strategic failures in modern American history.\n\nIt was launched without a clear plan, executed without a coherent strategy, and has become a costly, self-inflicted disaster.\n\nEvery justification we were given for this conflict has proven hollow.\n\nWe were told that Iran\u2019s nuclear program would be eliminated. Instead, Iran still holds nuclear material\u2014and its leaders may be more determined than ever to build a weapon.\n\nWe were told that the Iranian regime would crumble. Instead, it now holds dangerous new leverage over the world\u2019s energy supply in the Strait of Hormuz.\n\nWe were told this president would bring peace and lower prices. Instead, he gave us war and pain.\n\nNew York families are struggling to afford groceries and keep up with the rent. And what is President Trump doing? Pouring billions of tax dollars into an open-ended war in Iran. His reckless war is driving up monthly bills and making everyday life harder for working families.\n\nThis administration demands billions for wars abroad, then claims we can\u2019t afford to improve our schools, repair our roads, or lower the cost of healthcare.\n\nPresident Trump has made clear that he doesn\u2019t factor in how Americans are doing financially. But the families I represent feel it every single day. Every time they fill the gas tank and watch the numbers climb, New Yorkers are being forced to pay a premium for this president\u2019s instability.\n\nAccording to data from the Joint Economic Committee, the average New York family has paid an additional 432 dollars on gas alone since this war began. Statewide, that\u2019s an extra 2 billion dollars at the pump. Let me repeat that: An extra 2 billion dollars. Nationwide, Americans have paid 60 billion dollars more on gas.\n\nEvery time I go home, I hear from my constituents about their concerns. The cost of health care. The cost of gas. The cost to keep the lights on and put food on the table.\n\nThose are the conversations happening at kitchen tables across America. That is what we should be focused on here in Washington\u2014not dropping bombs across the world.\n\nAnd let us not forget: there is also a human cost to this war that no dollar figure can capture.\n\nOur service members did not volunteer to be pawns in a chaotic, unauthorized war with no plan and no end in sight. Eighteen American heroes have already paid the ultimate price. Eighteen families have been shattered.\n\nJust last week, New York lost one of our own\u2014Sergeant Angel Rampersad of Queens. Sergeant Rampersad was a true patriot who begged her mother to let her enlist the moment she was old enough. She served this country courageously and honorably for more than six years before she was killed in an Iranian attack in Jordan.\n\nOur service members take on one of the most dangerous jobs there is. In return, we owe them a sacred obligation: we do not send them into harm\u2019s way without a clear mission, defined objectives, and the support of the American people. The president\u2019s war with Iran is a betrayal of that obligation.\n\nNew Yorkers\u2014and all Americans\u2014deserve better.\n\nSo I ask my colleagues: how many more service members must we lose? How many more billions must families pay at the pump? How many more empty promises must be made from an out-of-control administration before this body finally acts?\n\nUnder the Constitution, we have the power to end this war today. Let\u2019s use it.\n\nI urge my colleagues to vote yes on this resolution. Thank you. I yield back.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-31T07:49:23Z", "2026-07-31T07:50:48Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/citing-core-national-security-and-economic-reasons-schumer-demands-apple-reject-chinese-military-linked-chips", "CITING CORE NATIONAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC REASONS, SCHUMER DEMANDS APPLE REJECT CHINESE MILITARY-LINKED CHIPS", "2026-07-30", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Schumer Leads Bipartisan Push To Apple CEO Tim Cook Urging Company Not To Use Chinese Memory Chips, Which Would Undermine American Workers And The Nation\u2019s Growing Domestic Memory Chip Industry \u2013 Including In Central NY\n\nSchumer Warns Apple Purchasing Chinese-Made Memory Chips Would Hurt America\u2019s National Security And Shape Memory Chip Market By Setting Dangerous Example For Other Companies To Follow\n\nSchumer To Apple: Don\u2019t Undermine American Workers, Manufacturing, And National Security By Using Chinese Military-Linked Memory Chips\n\nToday, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer led a bipartisan group of Senate colleagues calling on Apple CEO Tim Cook to commit that no memory chips produced by Chinese military-linked companies ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) or Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) will be used in any Apple product sold anywhere in the world. Schumer explained that communities across Upstate New York, including Central New York, are growing centers for some of the country\u2019s most advanced chip manufacturing, and that this would hurt the nation\u2019s domestic semiconductor supply chain by setting a dangerous precedent for other companies to follow.\n\n\u201cUsing Chinese-made chips produced by companies allied with the Chinese Communist Party regime undermines American manufacturing and national security,\u201d said Schumer. Schumer also demanded answers about Apple\u2019s reported testing of Chinese memory chips and its alleged efforts to lobby the Trump administration against national security restrictions on Chinese semiconductor suppliers.\n\n\u201cFueled by investment from my Chips & Science Law, workers in Central New York and across the country are carrying out the largest domestic expansion of domestic memory chip production in a generation, and American companies, like Apple, should be buying chips stamped \u2018Made in America,\u2019 not from companies linked to the Chinese military,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cI wrote my CHIPS & Science Law, so we would make American microchips again, with American workers, and not be over-reliant on semiconductors from overseas. That\u2019s why I\u2019m leading a bipartisan group of senators calling on Apple CEO Tim Cook to commit to not using memory chips produced by Chinese military-linked companies. I\u2019ve long sounded the alarm on the grave national security and economic threats posed by YMTC, CMXT, and other companies backed by the Chinese Communist Party. Apple integrating these Chinese chips into its supply chain would send a dangerous message to other American companies that they, too, should turn to Chinese-made chips. This, despite the real national security concerns and how the CCP is actively trying to undermine American chip manufacturing companies by propping up Chinese companies like CXMT and YMTC, I will always fight to protect Upstate New York\u2019s growing semiconductor superhighway, which is key to our economy and national security.\u201d\n\nIn the letter, Schumer and colleagues warn that the Department of Defense has designated both CXMT and YMTC as Chinese military companies and that federal law already requires the U.S. government to phase products containing their semiconductors out of federal procurement, a law that exists after a Schumer-led effort to include this requirement in the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act. The senators argue that Apple\u2019s adoption of Chinese memory chips for use anywhere in its supply chain would undermine American semiconductor manufacturing, strengthen Beijing\u2019s military-industrial base, and send a market signal that could steer the global technology industry toward suppliers the U.S. government has identified as national security threats.\n\nSchumer has long fought to stop the growth of Chinese chipmakers with ties to the Chinese Communist Party and its military ambitions that threaten U.S. national security. In addition to his successful inclusion of a provision in the FY2023 NDAA to remove Chinese-made chips from the defense supply chain, Schumer also successfully advocated in 2022 for the Biden administration to add YMTC and dozens of other Chinese companies to a trade blacklist, restricting U.S. exports of advanced U.S. technology that could be used by these companies to advance the Chinese Communist Party\u2019s military and economic agenda. Also in 2022, Schumer joined bipartisan colleagues to push the Biden administration to stop Apple from a previous consideration of integrating Chinese-made chips into their supply chain. For years, Schumer has also been actively pushing to add CXMT to the Commerce Department\u2019s Entity List, which already includes YMTC after Schumer\u2019s advocacy.\n\nSchumer is also co-lead of the bipartisan Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, which would modernize U.S. export controls to ensure adversaries cannot buy \"chokepoint\" semiconductor manufacturing equipment (SME) technology from the United States or our partners. Among many actions, this bill would place tighter restrictions on all fabs run by CXMT, YMTC, and other Chinese firms of concern, cutting off access to critical semiconductor manufacturing tools. Schumer is actively working to include the MATCH Act in this year\u2019s NDAA bill.\n\nSchumer and colleagues' letter to Apple can be found HERE or below:\n\nDear Mr. Cook:\n\nWe write to express our concern regarding credible reports that Apple has begun testing DRAM from ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) for potential use in devices and is allegedly lobbying U.S. federal officials against national security controls to permit the broader use of Chinese memory chips in Apple products. This short-sighted move would be a mistake, and it would ensure the world's most valuable consumer-electronics company grows dependent on critical supplies from a firm the United States government has formally designated as a Chinese military company. We urge Apple to abandon any effort to incorporate memory from CXMT, Yangtze Memory Technologies Co. (YMTC), or any other Chinese state-backed supplier into any of its products.\n\nThe U.S. government has been clear that both CXMT and YMTC present significant national security threats. The Department of Defense designated both CXMT and YMTC as Chinese military companies under Section 1260H, and both remain on the list the Department updated last month. The Bureau of Industry and Security identified YMTC as a national security threat when it added the company to the Entity List in 2022. State-owned shareholders held over 35 percent of CXMT before its planned Shanghai listing, and CXMT moved into profit only after the global memory chip shortage took hold, after it ran heavy losses in earlier years that were sustained by state capital. Beijing has run this same playbook in countless critical supply chains before including steel, batteries, and shipbuilding, where state-subsidized capacity drove prices below market levels, forced trusted Western producers out of business, and made buyers dependent on America\u2019s chief adversary for vital goods.\n\nCongress has also weighed in on the national security risks posed by CXMT and YMTC. Section 5949 of the FY 2023 NDAA barred federal agencies from acquiring products that use CXMT and YMTC semiconductors beginning in December 2027. If Apple pursues Chinese memory chips in its devices, it would be directly supporting a supply chain the U.S. government is legally bound to phase out of its devices.\n\nAs the most demanding component buyer in the world, a decision by Apple to procure Chinese memory chips would carry weight well beyond the company\u2019s own purchase orders. This validation would function as a signal that other buyers follow. That signal would arrive just as workers in Indiana, Idaho, New York, and Virginia carry out the largest expansion of domestic memory production in a generation, including the advanced packaging plant SK Hynix is building alongside Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.\n\nAnalysis indicates that CXMT\u2019s pricing is currently, in some cases, higher than that of global competitors, and CXMT has recently hiked prices on its existing customers. Even if Apple were able to negotiate lower initial pricing from CXMT, this does not justify the national security exposure that Apple would create by qualifying or integrating chips from a designated Chinese military supplier into its products. That exposure should weigh far more heavily on the company than any short-lived savings a supply arrangement might promise.\n\nThe limitation that CXMT memory would, for the moment, be confined to devices sold in China cannot be expected to hold, because once a part clears qualification for Apple production, extending it worldwide is a single procurement decision away. The revenue and reputational gains enjoyed by CXMT would hold regardless of where the finished device is eventually sold. Apple confronted a version of this very choice in 2022, when it evaluated YMTC NAND for the iPhone and, after congressional scrutiny, thought better of it.\n\nAccordingly, we request your responses to the following by August 21, 2026:\n\nWill Apple commit that it will not incorporate CXMT or YMTC memory into any Apple product, whether sold in the United States or abroad? If not, please explain why.\n\nPlease describe the current status of Apple's testing or qualification of memory from CXMT, YMTC, and any other Chinese supplier, including which product lines and memory types, whether DRAM, NAND, or HBM, are involved.\n\nWhat information about Apple's products, technical specifications, or product roadmaps has Apple shared, or would it share, with CXMT, YMTC, or their representatives in the course of qualification?\n\nHas Apple assessed whether memory from CXMT or YMTC relies on the intellectual property of United States or allied memory manufacturers, including whether those Chinese suppliers are licensed to the relevant patents, and what legal or supply exposure that would create for Apple's products?\n\nUnder a hypothetical procurement agreement, what access, if any, would CXMT, YMTC, or their personnel have to Apple's design, production, or supplier-management facilities in connection with this memory, and what data would that memory or those personnel be able to collect?\n\nDuring the current shortage, has Apple asked any United States or allied memory manufacturer for additional supply, increased allocation, or priority over other customers, and what was the result?\n\nHas Apple conducted any analysis of the supply chain security risks associated with sourcing memory from CXMT, YMTC, or other Chinese suppliers, including the risk of dependency on supply that could be restricted, controlled, disrupted, or terminated by the Chinese Communist Party or the Government of the People\u2019s Republic of China? If so, please describe that analysis and its conclusions.\n\nThe precedent Apple would set by addressing the memory shortage this way would shape the memory market and this country's security for years after supply has returned to normal, and we urge you to weigh that carefully before the company commits itself any further. We look forward to your response.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-31T07:49:23Z", "2026-07-31T07:50:48Z"], ["https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/news/press/release/gillibrand-demands-answers-on-trump-administration-plan-to-shutter-new-york-export-import-bank-office/", "Gillibrand Demands Answers On Trump Administration Plan To Shutter New York Export-Import Bank Office", "2026-07-29", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Kirsten E. Gillibrand", "G000555", "www.gillibrand.senate.gov", "gillibrand", "https://www.gillibrand.senate.gov/press-releases/page/", "scraper", "U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand demanded answers from the Trump administration regarding its planned closure of the New York regional office of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). The office helps businesses in 10 states \u2013 including New York \u2013 expand into overseas markets and finance their export activity, helping to maintain the state\u2019s status as a major hub of global trade.\n\n\u201cNew York\u2019s small business owners are being crushed under the weight of the Trump Tariff Tax and rising costs from the war in Iran, and they need assistance now more than ever,\u201dsaid Senator Gillibrand. \u201cClosing the New York regional office of the Export-Import Bank would jeopardize the support that business owners in our state need to compete internationally. It would also threaten the jobs of those who work every day to provide that support and keep New York\u2019s economy moving. This is unacceptable, and I am calling for immediate answers from this administration.\u201d\n\nIn a letter to EXIM President and Chairman John Jovanovic, Senator Gillibrand expressed concern about the proposed closure and its potential impact on small and medium-sized businesses in New York. She noted that business owners could lose timely access to federal assistance and crucial financial support as they look to increase their international presence. In a series of questions, Senator Gillibrand demanded that EXIM explain its rationale for the closure, any consideration of alternatives, and the effect that this move could have on both EXIM\u2019s workforce and New York\u2019s business landscape.\n\nShe wrote, \u201cIf enacted, the present plan would hinder EXIM\u2019s visibility, accessibility, and responsiveness to small and medium-sized enterprises looking to expand to overseas markets, as well as businesses that are reliant on export financing support to compete internationally. Furthermore, the proposed office closure would be a disservice to local financial institutions, chambers of commerce, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) resource partners, and other organizations that have worked with EXIM on countless business expansions and deals through the years.\u201d\n\nSenator Gillibrand further warned that the closure could cost good union jobs. Mandating that New York-based staff relocate to Washington, DC, as planned, threatens to force out EXIM employees with years of institutional knowledge and deep stakeholder relationships. Gillibrand requested that the office be kept open or that staff be allowed to work remotely to mitigate impacts to these employees and to ensure that they can continue site visits, presentations, and other in-person engagements at a high frequency.\n\nShe continued, \u201cShould the regional office close, EXIM could lose long-term employees with a history of strong work performance, institutional knowledge, and expertise, which would ultimately harm businesses in New York and the Northeast region. Moreover, your plan disproportionately impacts employees in union leadership roles since New York serves as the duty station for the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), AFL-CIO Local 2211 unit. This is especially troubling in light of previous attempts by EXIM to undermine AFGE\u2019s representation of union members who worked at the New York regional office during the first Trump administration.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the letter can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-30T07:32:48Z", "2026-07-30T07:34:08Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-applauds-300-million-federal-chips-award-for-globalfoundries-from-his-chips-and-science-law-to-boost-domestic-silicon-photonics-research_development", "SCHUMER APPLAUDS $300 MILLION FEDERAL CHIPS AWARD FOR GLOBALFOUNDRIES FROM HIS CHIPS & SCIENCE LAW TO BOOST DOMESTIC SILICON PHOTONICS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT", "2026-07-29", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Schumer Previously Delivered Whopping $1.5B+ Award From His CHIPS & Science Law For GlobalFoundries To Spur A $16B Expansion Of Current Fab & Build New, State-Of-The-Art Second Manufacturing Facility And Advanced Packaging In Malta, And $375 CHIPS R&D Award To Launch New Quantum Technology GlobalFoundries Business\n\nSchumer Explains Silicon Photonics Research And Development Is Critical To Move Data More Quickly To Power AI And High-Performance Computing\n\nSchumer: More Fed $$ For GlobalFoundries To Grow In Capital Region!\n\nU.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today announced that GlobalFoundries is receiving a letter of intent from the U.S. Department of Commerce to award up to $300 million in federal funding from Schumer\u2019s CHIPS & Science Law for accelerating domestic silicon photonics research and development to support artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.\n\n\u201cGlobalFoundries is powering the future of AI right here in the Capital Region. The silicon photonics that GlobalFoundries will develop in the Capital Region will help ensure AI and high-performance computing systems stay at the cutting-edge, which is critical to American competitiveness and national security,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cThis critical research and technology development by GlobalFoundries is made possible by federal investment from my CHIPS & Science Law, which further positions Upstate NY as a global hub for semiconductor innovation and manufacturing. Together, we are writing the next chapter of American leadership in technology, proudly stamped \u2018Made in Upstate NY\u2019.\u201d\n\nSchumer explained this federal funding is critical for accelerating domestic silicon photonics research and development necessary to support increased workloads for AI. Specifically, this federal funding will support GlobalFoundries\u2019 work advancing next-generation optical materials, wafer technologies and advanced packaging across its facilities in Malta, NY and Burlington, VT. By using light instead of electric signals to move data, silicon photonics developed by GlobalFoundries will be able to deliver more power at greater efficiency for AI advanced computing systems.\n\nSchumer has long supported GlobalFoundries\u2019 growth in the Capital Region, delivering a CHIPS award of $1.5 billion in direct funding through the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Law he initiated and successfully passed into law. The funding is supporting the expansion of GlobalFoundries\u2019 existing fab in Malta, NY, and the construction of a second, state-of-the-art fab at the same site, in addition to the modernization of the company\u2019s current facility in VT, all of which will create thousands of new, good-paying manufacturing and construction jobs. GlobalFoundries then secured an additional $75 million in CHIPS funding to make a $3 billion investment to create a first-of-its-kind advanced chip packaging facility at its Saratoga County location, thanks to Schumer\u2019s CHIPS & Science Law, and an additional $375 million from the CHIPS & Science Law to launch Quantum Technology Solutions, a new quantum business within GlobalFoundries that will position America at the forefront of technology innovation.\n\nThanks to Schumer\u2019s CHIPS & Science Law, Upstate New York has seen a major revival in tech manufacturing. In addition to massive federal funding for GlobalFoundries to grow in the Capital Region, IBM has finalized an agreement with the Commerce Department for $1 billion in federal CHIPS R&D funding, combined with an additional $1 billion in investment from IBM, to form a new entity to operate a secure 300mm quantum wafer fab at Albany NanoTech. Micron has broken ground and poured concrete for the start of construction of the first fab as part of a historic $100+ billion investment to build a cutting-edge memory chip complex in Central New York with the support of a $6.1 billion CHIPS direct funding award, combined with billions more in incentives through the federal semiconductor Investment Tax Credit. Corning Incorporated finalized a $32 million agreement to make a $315 million investment that would increase production at its Canton facility of specialized glass vital for the semiconductor industry. Edwards Vacuum is nearing completion of a new first-of-its-kind-in-the-country $300+ million dry pump manufacturing facility, supported by an $18 million CHIPS funding award. TTM Technologies, a printed circuit board manufacturer, just cut the ribbon on a new facility in Onondaga County, creating 400 good-paying jobs, made possible by $30 million in federal investment that Schumer delivered. Menlo Micro will invest $150 million to build its microchip switch manufacturing facility in Tompkins County, creating over 100 new, good-paying jobs. Schumer also secured a federal Tech Hub designation created in his CHIPS & Science Law for the Syracuse-Rochester-Buffalo Region to be a Semiconductor Superhighway, delivering $40 million in federal investment for workforce training, commercialization, and supply chain initiatives to support the chip industry\u2019s buildout across Upstate NY.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-30T07:32:48Z", "2026-07-30T07:34:08Z"], ["https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/schumer-reveals-trumps-iran-war-has-already-cost-lower-hudson-valley-families-122-million-more-at-the-pumpan-extra-504-per-household-on-gas-alone", "SCHUMER REVEALS: TRUMP\u2019S IRAN WAR HAS ALREADY COST LOWER HUDSON VALLEY FAMILIES $122 MILLION MORE AT THE PUMP\u2014AN EXTRA $504 PER HOUSEHOLD ON GAS ALONE", "2026-07-29", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "Senate", "NY", "Charles E. Schumer", "S000148", "www.schumer.senate.gov", "schumer", "https://www.schumer.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "Average New York Household Has Spent Over $4,500 More Under Trump\u2014Including $310 More On Groceries, $983 More On Housing & $241 More On Electricity, While Health Insurance Deductibles Have Jumped By Over $1,000\n\nSchumer: Trump Promised Lower Costs\u2014Then Stuck Families With The Bill\n\nU.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today unveiled a new report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee showing that New York families have paid more than $4,500 extra for everyday essentials\u2014including groceries, gas, housing, and healthcare\u2014since President Trump took office. New Yorkers are bearing the cost of failed policies, including tariffs, cuts to vital programs like SNAP and Medicaid, and a reckless war in Iran that has driven up food and fuel prices, putting even greater strain on the budgets of Upstate New York families.\n\n\u201cNew Yorkers are paying the price for President Trump\u2019s disastrous policies, including rash tariffs and a reckless war. From groceries and gas to housing and healthcare, families are being squeezed by rising costs,\u201d said Senator Schumer. \u201cPresident Trump promised to lower costs, but instead, working- and middle-class families across Upstate New York are left to foot the bill and pay more while he pads his own bank account. We need real solutions that lower costs and deliver the relief people need\u2014not the constant chaos, cost hikes, and corruption coming from the Trump administration.\u201d\n\nAccording to district-by-district data, households in New York's 17th Congressional District have spent an estimated $122 million more on gas since the start of Trump\u2019s Iran war, with the average family paying an additional $504. Similar increases have affected neighboring communities, with families in NY-18 paying an estimated $535 more and those in NY-19 paying an estimated $547 more.\n\nSchumer said, \u201cWhether commuting to work, driving kids to summer camp, or making a trip to the grocery store, rising fuel costs from this reckless war are requiring families to stretch tight budgets.\u201d\n\nSchumer has forced a series of votes on a war powers resolution, including this week, to end Trump\u2019s costly war and the ongoing chaos in the Straits of Hormuz that sent gas prices soaring.\n\nFamilies are also facing shock at the checkout counter, where they are paying an estimated $310 more for groceries than they did a year ago. Since Trump took office, the average price of ground beef has climbed nearly every month, reaching a record high of almost $7 per pound. To help tackle these costs, Schumer introduced his Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act, landmark legislation that would break up meatpacking monopolies, restore competition, cut out corporate greed, and deliver relief to families struggling to put food on the table.\n\nEven after leaving the store, New Yorkers can't escape rising costs. Back at home, New York families have paid an estimated $983 more for housing costs, including rent and mortgage payments, since Trump took office, while also contending with record-high utility bills. To help address this crisis, Schumer championed the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act, which President Trump then refused to sign into law. This legislation is a first step towards ending the housing affordability crisis and ensuring Americans don\u2019t have to break the bank to keep a roof over their head.\n\nDespite President Trump\u2019s repeated pledges on the campaign trail that his administration would \u201cend inflation\u201d and bring down costs, Trump has instead sent prices through the roof. In recent months, Schumer has rolled out a series of plans to counter Trump\u2019s failed policies and lower the costs of housing, food, energy, and health care. 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