Kirsten Gillibrand * *
American lawyer and politician // United States Senator from New York since January 26, 2009 (Serving with Chuck Schumer) // former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district (2007 – 2009) // born December 9, 1966 in Albany, New York // Education: Dartmouth College (BA) and University of California, Los Angeles (JD) // Democrat
American lawyer and politician // United States Senator from New York since January 26, 2009 (Serving with Chuck Schumer) // former Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district (2007 – 2009) // born December 9, 1966 in Albany, New York // Education: Dartmouth College (BA) and University of California, Los Angeles (JD) // Democrat
11.18.21
The first bill Biden signed on Thursday, the Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021, ensures law enforcement and first responders who are injured or disabled in the line of duty receive access to benefits promptly with adjustments for cost of living. The bill was championed by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), who joined Biden for the bill signing.
—Brett Samuels, "Biden signs bipartisan bills providing additional resources for police," 18 Nov. 2021 {11:01 AM EST}
11.9.21
[New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D)]'s approval rating among New Yorkers trails just behind that of President Biden, who has a 54 percent approval rating in the Empire State, and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D), who has 52 percent approval in his home state. She does, however, lead Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), who gets approval from 47 percent of New Yorkers.
—Mychael Schnell, "Hochul job approval at 50 percent among New York voters: poll," 9 Nov. 2021 {4:51 PM EST}
The first bill Biden signed on Thursday, the Protecting America’s First Responders Act of 2021, ensures law enforcement and first responders who are injured or disabled in the line of duty receive access to benefits promptly with adjustments for cost of living. The bill was championed by Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), who joined Biden for the bill signing.
—Brett Samuels, "Biden signs bipartisan bills providing additional resources for police," 18 Nov. 2021 {11:01 AM EST}
11.9.21
[New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D)]'s approval rating among New Yorkers trails just behind that of President Biden, who has a 54 percent approval rating in the Empire State, and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D), who has 52 percent approval in his home state. She does, however, lead Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), who gets approval from 47 percent of New Yorkers.
—Mychael Schnell, "Hochul job approval at 50 percent among New York voters: poll," 9 Nov. 2021 {4:51 PM EST}
11.7.20
Harris's former Democratic rivals in the 2020 primary and Senate colleagues, including Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) also acknowledged the enormity of the moment on Twitter.
—Julia Manchester, "Social media responds to Harris making history: 'I feel like our ancestors are rejoicing'," 7 Nov. 2020 {1:45 PM EST}
Harris's former Democratic rivals in the 2020 primary and Senate colleagues, including Sens. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) also acknowledged the enormity of the moment on Twitter.
—Julia Manchester, "Social media responds to Harris making history: 'I feel like our ancestors are rejoicing'," 7 Nov. 2020 {1:45 PM EST}
10.28.20
Ocasio-Cortez, who first entered Congress in 2019 after unseating longtime incumbent Joseph Crowley, has been thought to be a potential future primary opponent for Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) in 2022 or Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in 2024.
—Celine Castronuovo, "Ocasio-Cortez says she doesn't plan on 'staying in the House forever'," 28 Oct. 2020 {4:18 PM EDT}
Ocasio-Cortez, who first entered Congress in 2019 after unseating longtime incumbent Joseph Crowley, has been thought to be a potential future primary opponent for Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) in 2022 or Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) in 2024.
—Celine Castronuovo, "Ocasio-Cortez says she doesn't plan on 'staying in the House forever'," 28 Oct. 2020 {4:18 PM EDT}
6.20.19
Gillibrand introduces bill blocking HUD rule on undocumented public housing residents
—Zack Budryk // 20 Jun. 2019 // 4:48 PM EDT
Gillibrand introduces bill blocking HUD rule on undocumented public housing residents
—Zack Budryk // 20 Jun. 2019 // 4:48 PM EDT
United States Senator from New York
Incumbent
Assumed office January 26, 2009
Serving with Chuck Schumer
Preceded by Hillary Clinton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district
In office January 3, 2007 – January 26, 2009
Preceded by John E. Sweeney
Succeeded by Scott Murphy
Spouse: Jonathan Gillibrand (m. 2001)
Children: 2
Incumbent
Assumed office January 26, 2009
Serving with Chuck Schumer
Preceded by Hillary Clinton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 20th district
In office January 3, 2007 – January 26, 2009
Preceded by John E. Sweeney
Succeeded by Scott Murphy
Spouse: Jonathan Gillibrand (m. 2001)
Children: 2