Tue Jan 14 15:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Gillibrand Outlines Priorities for New Congress, Focusing on New Yorkers’ Well-being
**WATERTOWN, NY** – Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) has announced her legislative priorities for the 119th Congress, focusing on improving the daily lives of New York residents. Key initiatives include securing nationwide access to 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave, lowering prescription drug costs, combating age discrimination in the workplace, and ensuring continued healthcare funding for 9/11 responders.
Speaking at a virtual meeting, Senator Gillibrand emphasized the importance of the 9/11 healthcare act, stating, “Firefighters, first responders, and other 9/11 survivors deserve to know that if and when they develop a 9/11 related condition they will be cared for.” She noted the bill’s previous bipartisan support and President Trump’s 2019 signature.
The 119th Congress, which convened on January 3rd, 2025, is currently controlled by Republicans in both the House and Senate. Senator Gillibrand’s ambitious agenda will face significant challenges in this political climate.
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