Kirsten Gillibrand

We know that a national paid leave plan would positively boost the economy, as workers spend their wage replacement income.

I co-sponsored the Social Security Caregivers Act, which would create a credit that could be used, added to an individual's earnings to calculate their future Social Security benefits.

Oftentimes, care for the aging and people with disabilities is an all-hands-on deck situation and requires both family members and homecare workers.

I am extremely grateful for all the work that you have been doing for communities in New York and across the country.

One of my concerns is that--what should we say--the landscape on which we are playing today tends to be the United States infrastructure.

We've heard testimony over the last several months about how we can recruit and retain the best Intelligence Community members.

We want to introduce this idea of public service earlier in people's careers.

I first want to talk to Ms. Abizaid. You are a bit of a first, so I want to congratulate you.

I think waiting any longer for Republicans to do the right thing is a misstep. I would go forward. I would offer -- President Biden has a huge, bold agenda of so much he wants to do for the economy and the American people. Democrats should…

I do not think the White House should relegate recovery to the judgment of Mitch McConnell because he will not function in good faith.

Absolutely not. Because we might lose our coalition for human infrastructure.

Global deforestation impacts our security, climate change, wildfires, willful indigenous communities, and the global health crisis we are facing from COVID-19.

Thank you so much, Dr. Manly, and thank you so much, Mr. Chairman, for this excellent hearing.

What resources do you think are needed most to ensure caregivers of people with Alzheimer's are in the best position to provide support and care for their loved ones while also ensuring their own well-being?

While caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's is rewarding in its own right, it can also be stressful, bringing physical and mental challenges and health challenges for caregivers who are often overlooked.

I want to thank everyone for the countless hours, dedication, and work that we have done to lift up the voices of our Alzheimer's community.

As incredulous as it may seem, until now no American president has ever proposed a national, permanent comprehensive paid family and medical leave program.

Almost 20 years after the attacks, the families and the American people deserve much better.

The families of the victims of September 11th have long been seeking certain documents from the FBI related to the facilitators who enabled the perpetrators of the attacks.

I have asked DNI Avril Haines to work with me to ensure that while sensitive sources and methods may need to be protected and remain classified, that the documents undergo a full review so that we can maximize transparency with the…

I cannot overstate how critical it is that we get to the bottom of who is doing this, that we hold the perpetrators accountable, and that we take care of our people.

I would be grateful if you could commit to holding Federal Milk Marketing Order hearings and give a chance for amendments to be offered.

Will you commit to instructing the National Organic Program to finalize an enforcement rule on Origin of Livestock as quickly as possible so that New York organic dairy operations are not so economically disadvantaged?

Earlier this week, the USDA announced that they were extending free school meals for all students through 2021-2022 school year by continuing the existing waivers that had been granted due to the pandemic.

From an oversight perspective, this is deeply concerning.