Laura Gillen
Centrist
Democrat
House Representative
New York - District 4
Current Position: US House Representative NY-4
Running For: House Representative - District 4
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- Against the SALT cap; has worked to eliminate the cap which she argues leads to double taxation of Long Islanders
- Against historic Medicaid cuts
- For restoring ACA premium tax credits to lower the cost of health insurance for working families
- Against congestion pricing in lower Manhattan
- For funding the Department of Homeland Security including funding for ICE; voted to pass HR 7147
Health Care
- For reforms to crack down on pharmacy benefit managers (insurance middlemen) who raise prescription costs
Civil Rights
- For the Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act; voted to ban teaching of concepts related to transgender topics in schools, prohibit schools from allowing children to change preferred gender pronouns, and prevent trans children from using preferred bathrooms or locker rooms without parental consent
Voting Rights & Democracy
- Against voter suppression; fighting to protect voting rights and stop attacks on ballot access
Immigration & Foreign Affairs
- For extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians
Public Safety
- For the Laken Riley Act; voted in favor alongside 45 other House Democrats and all Republicans