Kirsten is from Albany, New York. She earned a bachelor's degree from Dartmouth College and a law degree from the UCLA School of Law. She lives with her husband, Jonathan, and their 2 sons.

Kirsten E. Gillibrand worked as a lawyer and at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. She is currently a senator.

Kirsten E. Gillibrand currently serves as a US senator. She was appointed in 2009 and is serving her 3rd full term. She previously served as a U.S. representative for New York's 20th congressional district from 2007 to 2009.

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Supports "better pay, better benefits, and safer workplace."

- Supports unions.
- Supports "better pay, better benefits, and safer workplace."
- Wants to create new jobs.
- Plans to expand affordable housing.

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As a House Representative, made gun trafficking a federal crime.

Believes firefighters "deserve high-quality equipment and protective gear."

Proposes the Campus Accountability and Safety Act to "secure support for survivors & ensure universities adopt fair sexual assault policies."

Introduced legislation to "protect against postal theft and strengthen penalties for assaulting a postal worker."

Said, "I fought to establish the Office of Special Trial Counsel to create a fair and impartial justice system within the military for victims of crimes like domestic violence and sexual assault."

Sponsored a bill to help fund child care services for police officers.

Said, "Survivors of human trafficking are often haunted by unjust criminal charges they received while they were being trafficked. I'm working to change that."

- As a House Representative, made gun trafficking a federal crime.
- Supports passing an assault weapons ban.
- Believes firefighters "deserve high-quality equipment and protective gear."
- Proposes the Campus Accountability and Safety Act to "secure support for survivors & ensure universities adopt fair sexual assault policies."
- Introduced legislation to "protect against postal theft and strengthen penalties for assaulting a postal worker."
- Said, "I fought to establish the Office of Special Trial Counsel to create a fair and impartial justice system within the military for victims of crimes like domestic violence and sexual assault."
- Sponsored a bill to help fund child care services for police officers.
- Said, "Survivors of human trafficking are often haunted by unjust criminal charges they received while they were being trafficked. I'm working to change that."
- Wants to expand food banks.

Public Safety

Opposes legislation intended to block access to in vitro fertilization.

Supports funding permanent treatment programs for transit workers who inhaled dangerous toxins during 9/11 recovery efforts.

Supports lowering the price of prescribed drugs for seniors on Medicare.

Said, "We must pass the Blast Overpressure Safety Act to mitigate extensive blast exposure and get our service members and veterans the care they need."

Believes Black Americans "face enormous disparities in accessing the health care they need."

Wants to deschedule and legalize marijuana.

- Opposes legislation intended to block access to in vitro fertilization.
- Supports funding permanent treatment programs for transit workers who inhaled dangerous toxins during 9/11 recovery efforts.
- Supports lowering the price of prescribed drugs for seniors on Medicare.
- Said, "We must pass the Blast Overpressure Safety Act to mitigate extensive blast exposure and get our service members and veterans the care they need."
- Believes Black Americans "face enormous disparities in accessing the health care they need."
- Wants to deschedule and legalize marijuana.

Healthcare

Supports the development of airport infrastructure and equipment to enhance transportation.

Helped secure "$36 million in Safe Streets and Roads for All grants that will make our roads safer for drivers, commuters, pedestrians, and cyclists!"

Supports developing community microgrids to improve electricity.

Wants to lower energy costs and invest in clean energy.

Said, "Every family deserves safe, clean drinking water."

Supports the Home Energy Rebates program to help citizens lower their energy bills.

Said, "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has done incredible work to reduce families' exposure to lead paint  — but lead poisoning is still a problem in some older homes and buildings. I'm leading a letter with 18 of my colleagues calling for robust federal funding for lead paint inspection, enforcement, and cleanup."

Sponsored a bipartisan bill that set strict standards for lithium-ion batteries.

Supports dairy farmers and mental health resources for farmers.

- Supports the development of airport infrastructure and equipment to enhance transportation.
- Helped secure "$36 million in Safe Streets and Roads for All grants that will make our roads safer for drivers, commuters, pedestrians, and cyclists!"
- Supports developing community microgrids to improve electricity.
- Wants to lower energy costs and invest in clean energy.
- Said, "Every family deserves safe, clean drinking water."
- Supports the Home Energy Rebates program to help citizens lower their energy bills.
- Said, "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has done incredible work to reduce families' exposure to lead paint  — but lead poisoning is still a problem in some older homes and buildings. I'm leading a letter with 18 of my colleagues calling for robust federal funding for lead paint inspection, enforcement, and cleanup."
- Sponsored a bipartisan bill that set strict standards for lithium-ion batteries.
- Supports dairy farmers and mental health resources for farmers.

Energy & the Environment

Believes offering care for veterans and service members who have been injured by repeated blasts from their weapons is crucial.

Said, "I'm devastated and horrified by the murder of six hostages, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin...Hamas leaders must be held accountable for their crimes."

Believed in the importance of securing the freedom of Americans who were wrongfully imprisoned in Russia and said, "We will never stop working until every wrongfully imprisoned American is returned to their families."

- Believes offering care for veterans and service members who have been injured by repeated blasts from their weapons is crucial.
- Said, "I'm devastated and horrified by the murder of six hostages, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin...Hamas leaders must be held accountable for their crimes."
- Believed in the importance of securing the freedom of Americans who were wrongfully imprisoned in Russia and said, "We will never stop working until every wrongfully imprisoned American is returned to their families."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports women's political involvement through the Off the Sidelines initiative, which has raised over $12 million to aid women candidates in the Democratic Party.

Supports ratifying an Equal Rights Amendment.

- Supports women's political involvement through the Off the Sidelines initiative, which has raised over $12 million to aid women candidates in the Democratic Party.
- Supports ratifying an Equal Rights Amendment.

Voting & Elections

Wants to provide free and nutritious meals in schools.

Opposes child marriage and supports the Child Marriage Prevention Act.

Opposes discrimination against LGBTQ+ kids and adopters and supports the Every Child Deserves a Family Act.

- Supports paid family leave.
- Wants to provide free and nutritious meals in schools.
- Opposes child marriage and supports the Child Marriage Prevention Act.
- Opposes discrimination against LGBTQ+ kids and adopters and supports the Every Child Deserves a Family Act.

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Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand currently serves as a U.S. Senator. She was appointed in 2009 and is serving her 3rd full term. She previously served as a U.S. Representative for New York's 20th congressional district from 2007 to 2009.

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Supports detecting, investigating, and preventing fraudulent transactions and illegal activities.

Supports preventing fraudulent transactions and illegal activities.

Believes in protecting children's online privacy and encourages parents to discuss responsible internet use with their children.

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Believes in advocating for marginalized communities, drawing inspiration from her grandmother's and mother's legal work.

Believes in empowering women to participate in politics and run for office.

As a senator, advocated for marginalized communities and successfully repealed the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy.

Opposes any content that would encourage criminal offenses, violate rights, or break any laws.

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One of two federal lawmakers representing New York in the US Senate.