Veterans
Caring for our veterans is far more than thanking them for their service. As veterans return home from overseas, our nation has an obligation to assist them in preparing to reenter into civilian life, including ensuring affordable healthcare, access to earned benefits, and the skills and training needed to fill both the jobs of today and tomorrow. To that end, Brian has introduced H.R. 2169, the Veterans Education Flexibility Act, which would eliminate the deadlines for veterans to use the educational benefits they have earned. Brian is also committed to help end the backlog for VA benefits and reducing the unacceptably high unemployment rate for returning veterans.
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Nov 27, 2013
Press Release
Exactly 63 years ago, on November 27, 1950, during the Korean War, Corporal Richard J. Blasinski saved many lives. He was awarded the Silver Star but was never formally recognized before his passing in 1991. Congressman Brian Higgins held a ceremony to pay tribute to Corporal Blasinski’s lifesaving actions when his country needed him the most.
Nov 13, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) hailed passage of S. 893, the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act in the House of Representatives. This legislation would provide for an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase to veterans compensation of the same amount as the Social Security COLA.
Nov 12, 2013
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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that Cazenovia Recovery Systems, Inc. has been awarded $22,367 through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Grant and Per Diem Program.
Oct 29, 2013
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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives to urge his colleagues to make a strong commitment to veterans’ employment.
Higgins cited the high 22% unemployment rate for young veterans and encouraged support for programs like Helmets to Hardhats, which offer veterans job training and employment in the construction trade.
Sep 25, 2013
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It’s been 71 years since Caesar S. Tucci began his service in the United States Army and at last Mr. Tucci will be receiving a number of military decorations distinguishing his dedicated service.
Sep 9, 2013
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Over 70 years after beginning his service in the United States Army, veteran Joseph Consiglio was presented the Bronze Star and other military decorations by Congressman Brian Higgins for selfless actions during World War II.
Sep 9, 2013
Press Release
On Monday, September 9, 2013 the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs met in a field hearing to examine whether the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has the proper management and accountability structures in place to stop the emerging pattern of serious patient safety issues at VA medical centers across the country.
Sep 3, 2013
Press Release
In response to notifications that the Buffalo VA Medical Center’s Childcare Service Center will be closed on September 30, 2013, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) called on Congressional leaders to include continued funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs childcare pilot program in a Continuing Resolution for FY 2014.
Jul 3, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) was joined by veterans at Daemen College in Amherst, NY to announce the introduction of H.R. 2169, the Veterans Education Flexibility Act.
May 23, 2013
Press Release
Congressman Brian Higgins released the following statement in response to details about record mismanagement at the Veteran’s Administration Western New York Healthcare System