Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

From a constituent in Hopewell Junction, NY

I’m furious that Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire with no experience in government, is influencing legislation and interfering in budget negotiations. Because of him Congress just passed a funding package with no money for kids’ cancer research, women’s health funding, or SNAP recipients. It is

From a verified voter in Hawthorne, NY

America, Sold to the Highest Bidder?!?!?!

I am sickened that Elon Musk, an unelected billionaire has bought my country!!! Because of Musk a funding package with no money for children with cancer,( yep, read that again) women’s health or SNAP recipients has been passed. This is not normal and you all are acting as if it is. As my represent

From a verified voter in Rochester, NY

Cabinet appointments

Dear Senators, I am writing to you on behalf of all American people. We have been paying close attention to the roster of individuals being nominated for various executive positions. The President is on record saying that he only hires the best people. We expect nothing less. Your job as US Senator

From a verified voter in Schuylerville, NY

congress

Congress must investigate the unethical practices exposed in the music streaming industry, akin to the payola scandals of the past. It is crucial to establish transparency laws that forbid music platforms from promoting tracks based on financial incentives rather than artistic merit. The disturbing

From a constituent in Schuylerville, NY

Avoid partisan shutdown, pass clean funding extension

The government must remain fully operational to serve the needs of the working class. I urge you to reject any demands from Trump and his billionaire cronies that would grind operations to a halt. Stand firm against this shutdown ploy and instead prioritize policies that uplift workers, protect thei

From a constituent in Garrison, NY

Tell President Musk to keep the government open

Please be mindful of the potential damage that a government shutdown could have. I understand the desire to find savings in the government budget, but cutting items like disaster relief and support for farmers do not sound like wise ideas! Please let President Musk know that cost cuts that will hur

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

I want you to demand the full FBI report on Pete Hegseth before voting on his confirmation—which I expect you to oppose. The man running the DOD should be above suspicion and beyond reproach. Hegseth is neither. I expect the FBI report to prove that; I want you to review it fully and carefully a

From a constituent in Brooklyn, NY

NDAA PROVISION

How dare you vote in favor of the NDAA with the anti-trans provision intact. You should be ashamed. You represent NY, a place where the queer liberation started. You should know better.

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

Reproductive rights advocates warned us that access to abortion pills was at risk if Trump were reelected, and the Trump team again has given us indications they were completely right. Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) told the press that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has expressed openness to new restrictions

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

Stand your ground! Do not give in to the games Republicans are playing with funding the government!

From a constituent in Larchmont, NY

migrant communities and fund mass deportations. I’m asking you to stop mass deportations and do everything possible and deportation in all budget votes, Vote NO on bills that harm im to protect immigrant communities. Pass only a clean Continuing Re

From a constituent in Hudson, NY

President Biden, tell national archivist to sign and publish ERA

I urge President Biden to call on the national archivist to sign and publish the Equal Rights Amendment. The required 38 states have ratified this important amendment that will help protect women’s rights. Please do not let the clock run out on this historic, consequential milestone.

From a verified voter in Wurtsboro, NY

Shame on you

I am disappointed and disgusted that you would vote in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) with the anti-trans provision intact. Democrats lost the presidential election because they decided it was better to cozy up to bigoted Republicans than to do their jobs and fight for the a

From a verified voter in Corona, NY

Trans rights are human rights, be better

Senators, I am unable to overstate my disappointment in both of you with regards to the recent NDAA vote. Do you want to know why no one is voting for Democrats? Because they do EXACTLY THE SAME THING as Republicans while promising to help instead. Moving to the right only alienates your base, it wi

From a constituent in New York, NY

Urge Biden to veto NDAA

nal Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will take away life saving, medically necessary health care from the transgender children of military familie As your constituent and supporter of LGBTQ+ equality, I am writing today to express my disappointment and outrage regarding your vote for the FY2

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

I am incredibly disappointed that you voted for the NDAA with an exclusion on gender-affirming care for children of military personnel. This is about children's lives, and their parents' ability to make healthcare decisions for their kids with their doctors, not the government. I will be watchin

From a constituent in Akron, NY

Disapproval on NDAA vote

I am incredibly upset to hear that you voted for the NDAA with its restrictions on gender affirming care. Of all the senators out there to support a bill restricting LGBTQ rights, I NEVER would have expected to see your name on the list. I am beyond disappointed in you. The legislative provision

From a constituent in Wellsville, NY

Protect transgender youth's medical rights in military community

The legislative provision restricting gender-affirming care for minors within the military community under the National Defense Authorization Act is an injustice that must be undone. This discriminatory policy creates harmful barriers to essential medical care for transgender youth and further margi

From a constituent in Buffalo, NY

NDAA vote

I am LIVID that you have turned on the LGBTQ community by voting for the NDAA. I thought Dems wouldn't sacrifice the most vulnerable members of our community but apparently I thought too highly of you. How dare you reward our military families by denying them the ability to make choices - scientific

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

Simply put, Trump puts Americans in danger by promoting Tulsi Gabbard to this top intelligence post after her record of praising dictators and spreading disinformation. It is a danger to the American people to place a person who has coddled conspiracy theorists, defended Vladimir Putin, promoted Ru

From a verified voter in Hawthorne, NY

Judges and Pro Democracy Appointees

Senator you need to keep working to confirm every judge and pro-democracy appointee possible before Biden’s term is up. Stay late, work extra days—do whatever needs to be done. We can’t leave one spot vacant!!! Thank you and Happy Holidays.

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

I am writing to urge you to vote YES on H.R. 82 once brought to the floor. Since the House passed H.R. 82 with an overwhelming, 327-75, bipartisan majority, and more than 60 senators indicating support via cosponsorships, now is the time to pass this bill. The Social Security Fairness Act is cr

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

I’m writing to ask you to oppose H.R. 9495, a bill that could be used to target any non-profit organizations that Trump dislikes. Please vote no if it comes up as a standalone bill, or if it gets snuck into a “must-pass” package. I expect you to stand up against authoritarianism - not rubber sta

From a verified voter in Amityville, NY

Vote YES on PRESS Act

Please support the PRESS Act to ensure that the Fourth Estate remains robust, active, and protected.

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

First, please support S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023. This bill would fully repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, both of which have undermined the ability of millions to retire with dignity. It needs to pass! Second, two senators, Manchin and We

From a constituent in Brooklyn, NY

Support the Patients Before Monopolies Act

The joint ownership of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and pharmacies raises significant concerns about conflicts of interest and anti-competitive practices that ultimately harm patients. PBMs' power over drug pricing and access gives them immense influence, which could be abused to steer patients

From a constituent in Wellsville, NY

Reject Anti-LGBTQ Provision in NDAA, Support Military Families

As the son of two military veterans and the father of a transgender teenager, I implore you to refuse to pass the NDAA with a poison pill that will strip the children of our active servicemembers of their rights and access to proven, lifesaving medical care. This unnecessary and cruel provision woul

From a verified voter in Rochester, NY

Vote No on H.R. 9495's Overreaching Terror-Financing Provisions

H.R. 9495 should not be passed due to concerns over civil liberties implications. The broad definition of "terrorist supporting organization" risks ensnaring humanitarian groups operating in conflict zones. The expedited designation process lacks adequate due process protections and meaningful judic

From a verified voter in Jackson Heights, NY

I am concerned about Section 708 of the NDAA passed by the House on December 11. My understanding is that it eliminates health care through TRICARE for trans minors of military personnel. This provision will jeopardize the lives of trans youths and disrupt the lives of their military families. I wan

From a verified voter in Beacon, NY

Please end Social Security’s WEP and GPO penalties!

The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) threaten the Social Security benefits of millions of retired teachers, support staff and other public employees every day. Together, these two provisions unfairly penalize retirees in states across the country and in Puert