Kirsten E. Gillibrand

What they've actually done about it

Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.

• Justice

  Expand Public Safety Officer Benefits

  Champion the Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026 to enhance benefits for fallen or injured officers.

  Where it stands: Senator Gillibrand sponsored the 'Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026' on August 10, 2026, which is a live, pending bill.

  On the record: 4 bills

  See the 4 records behind this

  • Bill authoredOfficer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-10
  • Bill cosponsoredPublic Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-10
  • Bill authoredFirst Responders Wellness ActLatest action 2025-02-20
  • Bill authoredThe First Responders Wellness ActLatest action 2024-07-31
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “justice expand public safety officer”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on gillibrand.senate.gov
• Defense

  Improve Military AI Accountability

  Sponsor the Secure and Accountable Military AI Act of 2026 to ensure responsible and transparent development and use of artificial intelligence in the military.

  Where it stands: Senator Gillibrand sponsored the 'Secure and Accountable Military AI Act of 2026' on 2026-06-02, which is currently referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill cosponsoredHealth Care Fairness for Military Families Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-24
  • Bill authoredSecure and Accountable Military AI Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-02
  • Bill authoredProtect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-06
  • Bill cosponsoredReportScams.gov ActLatest action 2026-06-15
  • Bill cosponsoredInspectors General Independence ActLatest action 2026-01-15
  • Bill cosponsoredRestore Trust in Congress ActLatest action 2026-01-15
  • Bill cosponsoredNOPAIN for Veterans ActLatest action 2025-11-19
  • Bill cosponsoredSAFE ActLatest action 2025-11-06
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “defense improve military accountability”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on gillibrand.senate.gov
• Economy

  Protect Consumers from Scams

  Advocate for the National Strategy for Combating Scams Act of 2025 to develop a comprehensive plan to protect consumers from fraudulent schemes.

  Where it stands: Senator Gillibrand sponsored the National Strategy for Combating Scams Act of 2025 (S.XXX), which was introduced on 2025-12-04 and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, where it currently awaits further action.

  On the record: 5 bills

  See the 5 records behind this

  • Bill authoredNational Strategy for Combating Scams Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-04
  • Bill cosponsoredTax Relief for Victims of Crimes, Scams, and Disasters ActLatest action 2025-05-15
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating March 5, 2026, as "National Slam the Scam Day" to raise awareness about pervasive scams and to prevent government imposter scams and other types of scams by promoting education about such scams.Latest action 2026-04-15
  • Bill authoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-01: Unlawful Negative Option Marketing Practices".Latest action 2026-04-13
  • Bill cosponsoredReportScams.gov ActLatest action 2026-06-15
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy protect consumers scams”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on gillibrand.senate.gov
• Democracy

  Reform Federal Election Financing

  Sponsor legislation to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to provide for public financing for Federal elections through vouchers directed by eligible voters.

  Where it stands: Senator Gillibrand sponsored 'A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act to provide for public financing for Federal elections through vouchers directed by eligible voters to the candidates of their choice' on 2026-08-06, which has been referred to committee.

  On the record: 2 bills

  See the 2 records behind this

  • Bill cosponsoredGet Foreign Money Out of U.S. Elections ActLatest action 2026-07-22
  • Bill authoredClean Elections ActLatest action 2026-08-06
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “democracy reform federal election financing”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on gillibrand.senate.gov
• Agriculture

  Prevent Senior Hunger

  Sponsor the Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 to expand access to nutritious food for seniors and address food insecurity among older adults.

  Where it stands: Senator Gillibrand sponsored the Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026 (S.XXXX) on 2026-04-14, which directly matches the promise and is currently pending in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredSenior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-14
  • Bill cosponsoredRestoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-20
  • Bill cosponsoredEnhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-26
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.Latest action 2025-11-03
  • Bill authoredPuerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness ActLatest action 2026-03-02
  • Bill authoredPuerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2023Latest action 2023-03-22
  • Bill authoredPuerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Fairness Act of 2022Latest action 2022-09-27
  • Bill cosponsoredPrediction Market Act of 2026Latest action 2026-04-30
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “agriculture prevent senior hunger”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on gillibrand.senate.gov
• Labor

  Support Domestic Workers' Rights

  Champion the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act to provide essential labor protections and benefits for domestic workers.

  Where it stands: Senator Gillibrand sponsored the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act on 2025-12-09, which is currently referred to committee and pending in the current Congress.

  On the record: 19 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredDomestic Workers Bill of Rights ActLatest action 2021-07-29
  • Bill authoredDomestic Workers Bill of Rights ActLatest action 2024-06-13
  • Bill authoredDomestic Workers Bill of Rights ActLatest action 2025-12-09
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing June 2026, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".Latest action 2026-06-24
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.Latest action 2026-06-11
  • Bill cosponsoredFreedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-08
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the significance of Jewish American Heritage Month and calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism.Latest action 2026-05-19
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.Latest action 2026-02-05
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “labor domestic workers rights”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on gillibrand.senate.gov
• Environment

  Address PFAS Contamination

  Support the PFAS Accountability Act of 2025 and the Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2025 to hold polluters responsible and set strong water quality standards for PFAS.

  Where it stands: Senator Gillibrand sponsored the 'Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2025' and the 'PFAS Accountability Act of 2025' on 2025-12-11 in the current Congress, both of which are pending in committee.

  On the record: 22 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredPFAS Accountability Act of 2021Latest action 2021-04-22
  • Bill authoredClean Water Standards for PFAS 2.0 Act of 2022Latest action 2022-05-09
  • Bill authoredClean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2024Latest action 2024-04-18
  • Bill authoredClean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2021Latest action 2021-05-27
  • Bill authoredPFAS Accountability Act of 2024Latest action 2024-02-01
  • Bill authoredPFAS Accountability Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-11
  • Bill authoredClean Water Standards for PFAS Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-11
  • Bill authoredPFAS Firefighter Protection ActLatest action 2022-04-25
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “environment address pfas contamination”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on gillibrand.senate.gov

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