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Gillen, Laura

Gillen, Laura

DemocratHouse·New York, District 4

Serving since 2011 (112th–119th Congresses)

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428 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3204

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About

Laura Gillen is a Democratic Representative from New York's 4th District who previously served as the town supervisor of Hempstead, New York.

Background

Born on July 10, 1969, Laura Gillen is an attorney who began her legal career as an associate at Cahill Gordon & Reindel. She later practiced commercial litigation at the law firm Westerman Ball Ederer Miller Zucker & Sharfstein and served as an adjunct professor at Hofstra University Law School. Her professional background also includes service as the town supervisor of Hempstead, New York.

Political career

Before her election to federal office, Laura Gillen served as the town supervisor of Hempstead, New York, and worked as an attorney and adjunct law professor. A member of the Democratic Party, she was sworn in to represent New York's 4th congressional district in 2025. She currently serves the suburban area of central and southern Nassau County on Long Island.

Current focus

Gillen, Laura represents the 4th congressional district of NY in the U.S. House. Gillen, Laura currently serves on the Aviation, the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, and the Highways and Transit. They have sponsored 15 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8894; H.R. 8776; H.R. 8410.

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Committee Assignments

Legislative Activity

16

Bills Sponsored

10

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