Laura Gillen
- Previous profession
- Lawyer; Faculty member, Hofstra University
- First public office
- 2019Town supervisor, Hempstead, NY, 2019 to 2022
- Years in public office
- 4
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Gillen has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
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The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Gillen is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Gillen votes No on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Gillen votes Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention, the HALT Fentanyl Act, the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar), the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
On funding the government, Gillen votes Yes on the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA, and the September 2026 funding extension, and No on the March 2025 full-year funding law, the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown and the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies.
Gillen votes No on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law, and the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Gillen votes to cancel 4 and against cancelling 20. The rules Gillen votes to cancel come from: Environmental Protection Agency (2), Energy (1) and Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1).
Gillen votes differently from most House Democrats on 7 of 60 Yes and No votes: Yes on the Russia and Iran sanctions law, Yes on the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar), Yes on the law that cancels the EPA approval that let California phase out sales of new gasoline-only cars by 2035, Yes on the law that cancels the EPA approval that let California require truck makers to sell a rising share of zero-emission trucks, Yes on the law that cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for tankless gas water heaters, Yes on the law that cancels an IRS rule that would have required decentralized finance platforms to report their customers' digital asset sales the way stockbrokers do and Yes on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention.
Votes on laws that passed
Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.
Cancels a federal order that had closed about 225,000 acres of national forest in northeastern Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters, to new mining leases for 20 years.
Cancels a District of Columbia law that changed how D.C.'s income and business taxes follow federal tax rules.
Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for a further group of federal agencies.
Cancels a land agency decision that limited oil and gas leasing on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Cancels a land agency plan for northeastern Wyoming that ended new federal coal leasing in the Buffalo area.
Cancels a land agency plan for central Alaska that set aside large areas for conservation and limited development.
Cancels a land agency plan for federal lands in North Dakota that limited where coal, oil and gas could be leased.
Cancels a land agency plan for eastern Montana that ended new federal coal leasing in the Miles City area.
Cancels a land agency plan that limited oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Ends the 43-day government shutdown of fall 2025.
Cancels an EPA rule that had stopped certain large sources of toxic air pollution from being moved into a less strictly regulated category.
Cancels a bank regulator's rule that changed how proposed bank mergers are reviewed, restoring the earlier, faster process.
Cancels the EPA approval that let California set stricter smog-pollution limits for heavy-duty truck engines.
Cancels an EPA rule that tightened limits on toxic air emissions from tire manufacturing plants.
Cancels a National Park Service rule that restricted where off-road vehicles could drive in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Cancels a rule that would have put the largest digital payment apps under the consumer bureau's regular supervision.
Cancels a consumer bureau rule that would have limited overdraft fees at the largest banks and credit unions.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for commercial refrigerators and freezers.
Cancels an Energy Department rule on how appliance makers certify, label and report the energy use of their products.
Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for walk-in coolers and freezers used by stores and restaurants.
Funds the federal government through September 30, 2025, mostly at the prior year's levels, with more for defense and less for non-defense programs.
Cancels a rule that required offshore oil and gas leaseholders to submit archaeological surveys of the seabed before drilling.
Cancels an EPA rule that set up how oil and gas facilities would be charged a fee for excess methane emissions.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 4 laws.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
4 excerpts
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Rep. Gillen Urges Speaker Johnson to Move Stalled Medical Research Funding to President's Desk
“I urge you to immediately sign S.3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act, and transmit it to the President to be signed into law.”
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“This funding was allocated through the FY26 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies Appropriations bill in Division B of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (P.L. 119-37).”
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Gillen Statement on House Passage of GOP Rescissions Package
“WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Laura Gillen (NY-04) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 4, which clawed back $9 billion in funds previously approved by Congress:”
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Gillen Urges House and Senate Leadership to Begin Negotiations on Reinstating Full SALT Deduction
“As you know, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L. 115-97) gutted this critical provision, imposing a $10,000 cap on the deduction. With key provisions of the law set to expire later this year and Congress considering a new tax package, I am committed to working with Republicans and Democrats to restore the full deduction and lower taxes for”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $13,948,144 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellerose Fire Department | Public Law 119-37 | Purchase of Fire EngineRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | NY | $938,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate NY City of Long B Filter Tank REnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate NY Village of Hem Water TreatmeEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| Incorporated Village of Rockville Centre | Public Law 119-74 | Rockville Centre Police Security CamerasDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority | Public Law 119-75 | Long Island Rail Road Bellerose ADA Upgrade and Station RenewalDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure Grants | NY | $250,000 |
| The Incorporated Village of Hempstead | Public Law 119-75 | Village of Hempstead Mirschel Park Community Center Rehabilitation, Infrastructure Improvements and EquipmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $2,000,000 |
| Franklin Square Public Library | Public Law 119-75 | Franklin Square Public Library Roof and HVAC ReplacementDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $250,000 |
| Lakeview Public Library | Public Law 119-75 | Lakeview Library RenovationsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $850,000 |
| City of Long Beach | Public Law 119-75 | Tower Ladder Truck Acquisition for the Long Beach Fire DepartmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $850,000 |
| Village of Rockville Centre | Public Law 119-75 | Hickey Park Accessibility UpgradesDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $2,000,000 |
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| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Stream Central High School District | Public Law 119-75 | Valley Stream Creek Upgrades and RepairsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $850,000 |
| Incorporated Village of Floral Park | Public Law 119-75 | Floral Park Hook and Ladder Fire Truck AcquisitionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $250,000 |
| Lynbrook Police Department | Public Law 119-75 | Lynbrook All Weather Roof Cover and Related Equipment Acquisition and InstallationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $850,000 |
| Incorporated Village of Garden City | Public Law 119-75 | Edgemere Fire Station 2 Renovations and Structural RepairsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NY | $500,000 |
| Incorporated Village of Freeport | Public Law 119-86 | Freeport Nuisance Flooding MitigationFEMA · Federal Assistance-PDM | NY | $1,145,144 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: lauragillen.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of GILLEN FOR NY gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
- 1 page of lauragillen.com saved on October 8, 2026.From a secondary source
- 2 Internet Archive copies of lauragillen.com, the earliest captured November 5, 2024. We ask the Archive for the copy closest to election day, November 5, 2024.From a secondary source
Online ads
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Gillen for NY Google Ads Transparency Center
Evidence for the tie: The library lists FEC committee number C00840165 for this advertiser, and the FEC committee file names this member as that committee’s candidate.
The library lists 3 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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Campaign money
For the 2026 election cycle, Gillen's campaign reports receiving $5,097,222.15 and reports spending $1,276,601.72, as of June 30, 2026.
Confirmed from the official record| What the filing reports | 2026 cycleFEC number H2NY04244as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H2NY04244as of January 30, 2023 |
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| Money raised (total receipts) | $5,097,222.15 | $4.89 |
| Money spent (total disbursements) | $1,276,601.72 | $7,351.85 |
| Cash on hand (at the end of the period) | $3,843,823.75 | $2,900.00 |
| Debts (owed by the committee) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Where it comes from
| Reported as received from | 2026 cycleFEC number H2NY04244as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H2NY04244as of January 30, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals, itemized | $2,678,439.21 | $0.00 |
| Individuals, unitemized | $325,670.89 | $0.00 |
| Other political committees | $1,027,036.67 | $0.00 |
| Party committees | $5,022.48 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, contributions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, loans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Committees
- GILLEN FOR CONGRESS Principal campaign committee · 2024 · FEC committee C00806547
- GILLEN FOR NY Principal campaign committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00840165
- FIGHTING BACK ACTION FUND Leadership PAC · 2026 · FEC committee C00927772
- NORMAL PAC Leadership PAC · 2026 · FEC committee C00927764
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Reported stock trades
Confirmed from the official recordThe Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 lists no Periodic Transaction Report under this member's name and district.
Source: Periodic Transaction Reports filed with the Clerk of the House. The Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 was saved October 8, 2026.
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