Rep. Laura Gillen visited TRACON N90, supporting an audit of FAA's air traffic controller relocation.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Laura Gillen visited TRACON N90 in Westbury, NY, on August 5, 2025, where she praised the U.S. Department of Transportation's decision to audit the FAA's relocation of air traffic controllers from Long Island to Philadelphia. Reports from various media highlighted her concerns about the impact on airspace safety and the community.
During her visit, Gillen expressed that the relocation has jeopardized safety, stating, "The decision not only uprooted civil servants... but also put the safety of our airspace at risk." She emphasized the necessity for the investigation due to reported radar blackouts after the move.
The audit comes in response to safety concerns raised after the transfer, with Gillen citing instances of radar outages as evidence that the risks were underestimated. She remarked, "The FAA downplayed the safety risks," referencing specific incidents linked to the transition.
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Laura Gillen Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Laura Gillen:
- H.R.4019: Gio’s Law
- H.R.3440: Traffic Safety Enhancement Act of 2025
- H.R.2630: Youth Suicide Prevention Research Act
- H.R.2049: Access to Family Building Act
- H.R.1689: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.
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Laura Gillen Fundraising
Laura Gillen recently disclosed $668.5K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 96th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 71.5% came from individual donors.
Gillen disclosed $166.1K of spending. This was the 330th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Gillen disclosed $1.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 289th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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