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© 2026 Govwatch

Laura Gillen

Laura Gillen

DDemocratNY-4 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence12
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone30
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency40
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
23
Total Statements
13
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 11Environment: 7Crime & Justice: 4Trade: 4Immigration: 4Civil Rights: 3Labor: 3Veterans: 3Infrastructure: 3Defense: 2Healthcare: 2Agriculture: 2Housing: 2Israel: 1Social Security: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 11Bipartisan: 7Ceremonial: 4Urgent: 1

Statements (23)

Floor Speech2026-05-15
RECOGNIZING DEAN LODGE

RECOGNIZING DEAN LODGE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [House] [Page H3544] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1050 RECOGNIZING DEAN…

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Floor Speech2026-05-14BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTrade
REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN OFFICERS

REMEMBERING OUR FALLEN OFFICERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3517-H3521] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-16BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHR1689HRES965
DESIGNATION OF HAITI FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS

DESIGNATION OF HAITI FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2940-H2947] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-04-15BipartisanImmigrationTaxesHousingHR1689HRES965
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 965

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO OFFER MOTION TO DISCHARGE COMMITTEE ON RULES FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 965 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2899-H2902] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26CeremonialEducationCivil Rights
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EDNA JEAN HAMLER

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO EDNA JEAN HAMLER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Page H2753] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HAPPY…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05CeremonialImmigration
CONGRATULATING CHARLIE McAVOY

CONGRATULATING CHARLIE McAVOY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Page H2454] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRATULATING…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04EnvironmentForeign PolicyIsrael
COUNTERING IRAN'S AGGRESSION AND PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY

COUNTERING IRAN'S AGGRESSION AND PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [House] [Page H2412] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-22BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentInfrastructureHR7148HRES1014
AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. MASSIE

AMENDMENT NO. 1 OFFERED BY MR. MASSIE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 15 (Thursday, January 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1297-H1299] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-13
HONORING MICHAEL KERR

HONORING MICHAEL KERR Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Page H670] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING MICHAEL KERR…

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Press Release2025-12-16Healthcare
Lowering Costs for Long Islanders

Lowering Costs for Long Islanders Lowering Costs for Long Islanders Image or Video Image Paola.Molina@m… Tue, 12/16/2025 - 12:42 Summary I've heard from countless families and seniors who are struggling with increased prices of groceries, gas, health care and more. That's why lowering costs and…

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Press Release2025-06-10Bipartisan
Gillen-Backed Bipartisan Legislation Strengthening US Coast Guard Maritime Drug Enforcement Passes House

Gillen-Backed Bipartisan Legislation Strengthening US Coast Guard Maritime Drug Enforcement Passes House Gillen-Backed Bipartisan Legislation Strengthening US Coast Guard Maritime Drug Enforcement Passes House Image or Video Image Vidhya.Jeyadev… Tue, 06/10/2025 - 15:44 Summary Gillen-led…

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Press Release2025-03-31UrgentEnvironmentTradeAgriculture
Appropriations

Appropriations Appropriations Jessica.Creigl… Mon, 03/31/2025 - 13:59 FY 27 Community Project Funding Requests The Office of Congresswoman Laura Gillen seeks requests for Community Project Funding for eligible projects with demonstrated community support that will directly benefit the Fourth…

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Floor Speech2025-03-27Ceremonial
CONGRATULATING BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM

CONGRATULATING BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Page H1319] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2025-03-25BipartisanTaxes
Gillen Joins 9/11 Advocates, Bipartisan Lawmakers to Call for WTCHP Funding Fix

Gillen Joins 9/11 Advocates, Bipartisan Lawmakers to Call for WTCHP Funding Fix Gillen Joins 9/11 Advocates, Bipartisan Lawmakers to Call for WTCHP Funding Fix Image or Video Image Vidhya.Jeyadev… Tue, 03/25/2025 - 11:13 Summary Rep. Gillen joined 9/11 first responders and a bipartisan group of…

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Floor Speech2025-03-11CeremonialTaxesCrime & JusticeLabor
REMEMBERING DR. HAZEL DUKES

REMEMBERING DR. HAZEL DUKES Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Page H1129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] REMEMBERING DR.…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR27S331
HALT ALL LETHAL TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL ACT

HALT ALL LETHAL TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Pages H520-H533] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2025-01-28
Federal Funding Pause Request for Information

Federal Funding Pause Request for Information Federal Funding Pause Request for Information Image or Video Image Vidhya.Jeyadev… Tue, 01/28/2025 - 16:36 Summary On Tuesday, January 28th, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced a "pause of agency grant, loan, and other financial…

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Floor Speech2025-01-14BipartisanImmigrationTaxes
THESE ISSUES AREN'T POLITICAL

THESE ISSUES AREN'T POLITICAL Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [House] [Page H141] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] {time} 1500…

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Press Release2025-01-14Infrastructure
Gillen Named to Key Committees for Long Island

Gillen Named to Key Committees for Long Island Gillen Named to Key Committees for Long Island Image or Video Image Shawn.Jefferso… Tue, 01/14/2025 - 10:06 Summary Rep. Gillen named to House Transportation & Infrastructure and Science, Space, and Technology Committees. Link Read more

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Press Release2025-01-03TaxesEnvironmentSocial Security
Help with a Federal Agency

Help with a Federal Agency Help with a Federal Agency Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While…

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Press Release2025-01-03Defense
Military Academy Nominations

Military Academy Nominations Military Academy Nominations Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Instructions The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the…

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Press Release2025-01-03TaxesTrade
Tours and Tickets

Tours and Tickets Tours and Tickets Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 All tickets are provided to constituents on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the large number of visitors, please request them as early as possible in order to maximize your chances. Obtaining a White House tour can be…

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Press Release2025-01-03Taxes
Internships

Internships Internships Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 WASHINGTON, D.C. OFFICE Congresswoman Gillen’s Washington, D.C. office is accepting applications for its Summer 2026 Internship Program. Interns will assist with the day-to-day workings and operations of the office, including, but not…

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