Senator Samra Brouk

Senator Samra Brouk Representing New York's 55th District, which includes parts of Rochester and surrounding suburbs.

05/30/2026

The 4th trimester matters 🤍

Postpartum recovery doesn’t end after delivery, and neither should support for moms and families.

In New York, we're fighting to expand maternal mental health screenings and make doula care more accessible, because every family deserves care that supports them mentally, physically, and emotionally.

This Maternal Mental Health Month, let’s keep talking about postpartum anxiety, depression, and the importance of support systems during pregnancy and postpartum.

Eid Mubarak! Eid al-Adha is a time of prayer, sacrifice, generosity, and community. We extend our warmest wishes for pea...
05/27/2026

Eid Mubarak! Eid al-Adha is a time of prayer, sacrifice, generosity, and community. We extend our warmest wishes for peace, joy, and blessings to all who are celebrating.

Today, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their bravery and dedicati...
05/25/2026

Today, we remember and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their bravery and dedication will never be forgotten. Let us come together in gratitude and reflection on this Memorial Day.

In 2001, a group of educators working on a statewide education initiative were reassigned to roles outside the scope of ...
05/20/2026

In 2001, a group of educators working on a statewide education initiative were reassigned to roles outside the scope of the Teachers’ Retirement System, without clear notification that the change would impact their retirement benefits. Years later, they discovered they had unknowingly lost nearly a decade of service credit. Public employees should never lose earned retirement benefits simply because they were not properly informed. My bill, S1011, just passed the Senate, and will help prevent these unintended losses by requiring both employees and employers to formally acknowledge when participation in a retirement system is ending.

Right now, providers are overwhelmed by administrative burdens while vulnerable New Yorkers struggle to access mental he...
05/20/2026

Right now, providers are overwhelmed by administrative burdens while vulnerable New Yorkers struggle to access mental health or substance use treatment. That’s why I’m proud to sponsor S8309A, which would move most behavioral health services to a fee-for-service model. By eliminating costly insurance administrative fees, this legislation could save New York nearly $400 million annually, with those savings reinvested directly into community-based mental health and addiction services.

05/19/2026

Federal funding cuts have resulted in more communities across New York losing access to maternal health care. That’s why I continue to fight for investments in maternal care, like the statewide Community Doula Directory, to ensure any birthing person with Medicaid can access a doula. Today, more than 400 doulas are registered statewide including a growing number serving families in rural areas. We must continue investing in maternal healthcare and community-based support systems to help families thrive.

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is cutting access to healthcare right here in New York by eliminating billions of dollars i...
05/15/2026

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is cutting access to healthcare right here in New York by eliminating billions of dollars in funding for the Essential Plan. Nearly 450,000 New Yorkers will be directly impacted by losing their health insurance. As a member of the Health Committee in the Senate, I joined my colleagues and Committee Chair, Senator Rivera, in sending a letter urging the Governor to take action to protect vulnerable New Yorkers by passing S9589/A10926.

Across New York, working families are facing rising costs and increasing financial strain. Programs like the Empire Just...
05/14/2026

Across New York, working families are facing rising costs and increasing financial strain. Programs like the Empire Justice Center Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope (CASH) in Rochester are making a real difference by providing free tax preparation, financial education, and year-round support that helps families plan for their futures. As we finalize this year’s state budget, we must support programs that strengthen financial security for New Yorkers.

05/14/2026

It’s been four years since the deadly shooting in Buffalo, and three years since I first spoke on behalf of this resolution on the Senate floor. Today, we remember the 10 Black residents who lost their lives in a senseless act of hate and violence at a supermarket. As we honor their memory, we must continue taking action to combat hate and address the root causes of violence to help prevent tragedies like this from happening again.

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274 North Goodman Street, Suite B127
Rochester, NY
14607

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+15852231800

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