Recent events
2026-04-30
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Voted nay on H.R. 7567 (Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill) — On Passage) on 2026-04-30: Gillen was one of 200 Democrats to vote against the Farm Bill, which passed 224-200 with 14 Democratic…
2026-02-13
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[statement] At a February 13, 2026 press conference at the Garden City Firehouse, Gillen stated: 'I'm proud to have secured this essential funding to modernize the firehouse, strengthen emergency response and support…
2026-02-03
Votes
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[vote] Gillen voted Nay on the February 2026 government spending package that included the Garden City Firehouse funding ($500,000 earmark). She justified her 'no' vote by stating: 'We must hold the line and exert our…
2026-01-28
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[statement] Days later, under fire from left-flank Democrats, Gillen called for the impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and took a tougher line against ICE.
2026-01-22
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Voted yea on H.R. 7147 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 — On Passage) on 2026-01-22: Gillen was one of just 7 Democrats to vote with Republicans to fund DHS, including roughly $10 billion for…
2026-01-22
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[vote] Gillen voted Yea on the DHS appropriations bill (H.R. 7147) on January 22, 2026, one of only seven Democrats to do so. She stated she supported 'funding our immigration enforcement and the commonsense…
2025-11-25
Transactions
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[statement] At a November 25, 2025 press conference in Bellerose, Gillen stated: 'I am proud to deliver this critical funding that will help Bellerose FD keep our community safe,' referring to $938,000 for a new…
2025-09-19
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[vote] Gillen voted Nay on the continuing resolution (H.R. 5371, Roll Call 281) on September 19, 2025, that included the Bellerose Fire Department funding.
2025-09-19
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Voted nay on H.R. 5371 (Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 — On Passage) on 2025-09-19: Gillen voted against the continuing resolution that included $938,000 in Community Project Funding she had…
2025-07-03
Votes
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Voted nay on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act — On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment) on 2025-07-03: Gillen voted with all 212 Democrats against the bill (218-214). She was a vocal opponent, stating it would…
2025-01-22
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Voted yea on S. 5 (Laken Riley Act — On Passage) on 2025-01-22: Gillen was one of only 46 House Democrats to join all Republicans in passing mandatory ICE detention for undocumented immigrants charged with theft. 169…
2024-12-31
Stated positions
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FEC candidate committee ID: H2NY04244 (Laura Gillen for Congress).
2024-12-31
Transactions
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2023-2024 election cycle: Raised $6,773,941; spent $6,750,738; cash on hand $23,203. Source of funds: Large individual contributions 63.14%, small individual contributions 14.98%, other 11.44%, PAC contributions 10.43%.
2024-12-31
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Top contributing industries (2023-2024): Retired ($819,230), Securities & Investment ($810,865), Lawyers/Law Firms ($461,053), Democratic/Liberal ($340,475), Real Estate ($299,959).
2024-12-31
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Top contributors (2023-2024): EMILY's List ($137,858), AmeriPAC: The Fund for a Greater America ($36,125), Swing Left ($35,511), Google Inc ($32,154), DE Shaw & Co ($30,725).
2024-08-21
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Gillen received at least $8,500 from donors who also contributed to a PAC financed by George Soros that lobbied for defunding the police, according to an NRCC report.
2024-06-30
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In June 2024, Gillen accepted two maximum $3,300 contributions from David Rockefeller, a trustee of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, and his wife Susan Rockefeller. The Rockefeller Brothers Fund has reportedly funneled…
