Congresswoman Laura Gillen and bipartisan colleagues urged HHS to expand cancer screening coverage for 9/11 responders and survivors.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Gillen leads bipartisan effort: Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY) has co-led a bipartisan letter urging Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to expand cancer screening for 9/11 responders under the World Trade Center Health Program. This coalition includes members from both the House and Senate, emphasizing the increased cancer risks faced by these individuals.
Letter highlights health concerns: The letter specifically requests enhanced screenings for prostate and skin cancers, which responders are at a heightened risk of developing. The coalition cites studies showing significantly higher rates of these cancers among the 9/11 community compared to the general population.
Support from other lawmakers: The letter was co-signed by several prominent lawmakers, including Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer, and Representatives from both parties. Gillen has previously worked to protect funding for the health program and advocate for its beneficiaries.
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Laura Gillen Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Laura Gillen is worth $1.3M, as of June 5th, 2026. This is the 306th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
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Laura Gillen Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Laura Gillen:
- H.R.9026: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Atlantic Avenue in Oceanside, New York, as the "Detective Luis G. Alvarez Post Office".
- H.R.8894: Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act
- H.R.8776: Officer Wellness and Peer Support Act of 2026
- H.R.8410: Safe Tracks Act
- H.R.7679: CAR SEAT Act
- H.R.7275: Aviation Weather Safety Improvement Act
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