Kirsten Gillibrand

Bio

Kirsten Gillibrand is a Democrat U.S. Senator from New York, serving since 2009. Previously served in the House (2007–2009). Born in 1966. Has sponsored 922 bills and cosponsored 5,296 over their time in Congress.

Official site

www.gillibrand.senate.gov ↗

Washington office

478 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 · (202) 224-4451

In Congress since

2007

Where they stand

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Committees

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

Bills they sponsored recently

• S. 5594: A bill to establish the Data Protection Agency, protect the privacy of individuals, and for other purposes. (Sep 29, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.)
• S. 5483: Seneca Nation Law Enforcement Efficiency Act (Sep 23, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.)
• S.Res. 859: A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget. (Sep 16, 2026 · Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble…)
• S. 5397: BAD DEAL Act (Sep 15, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.)
• S. 5385: A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reimburse public employee retirement systems for accidental disability retirements and accidental deaths resulting from the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center. (Sep 14, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.)
• S. 5394: Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act (Sep 14, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.)
• S. 5393: FABRIC Act (Sep 14, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.)
• S. 5386: Don’t STEAL Act (Sep 14, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.)
• S. 5351: Clean Elections Act (Aug 6, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.)
• S. 5093: PROKID Act (Jul 22, 2026 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.)

922 sponsored and 5,296 cosponsored in all. Congress.gov ↗

Money from outside groups

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