U.S. Representative
Laura Gillen
Democrat - New York
Laura Gillen is serving her first term in Congress, where she brings a lifelong commitment to public service and community advocacy. Before her career in public service, Gillen volunteered on the front lines of the AIDS crisis and in Mother Teresa’s Home for the Dying in Kolkata. Gillen is committed to protecting US-Israel relations, Women's access to reproductive healthcare, and public safety.
“I have been clear and consistent in my position: the United States must stand in solidarity with Israel in its defense against all its enemies, including Iran, and support its total victory over Hamas.”
- Rep. Laura Gillen
POLITICAL CAREER
Town Supervisor of Hempstead, New York
COMMITTEES SERVED ON
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
INTERESTING FACTS
First Democrat to be elected Hempstead Town Supervisor in 112 years
Worked for St. Mother Teresa in her home for the dying
