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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) welcomed news that United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched a new pilot program to allow Trusted Traveler Program members to conduct renewal interviews virtually.
During a ceremony at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) honored the service and sacrifice of Lance Corporal Frederick Ziomek.
Five Western New York infrastructure projects totaling $20 million requested by Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) have crossed the first hurdle in securing federal transportation funding.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), who serves as Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus and the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group released the following statement in response to ongoing discussions about U.S.-Canada border restrictions:
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and New York State Senator Tim Kennedy say the Skyway project will remain on hold until the State addresses the needs of the community. The Congressman and Senator are calling for several transportation improvements to plan for the eventual removal of the Skyway including removal of the tolls for Hamburg commuters.
Congressmembers Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Chris Jacobs (NY-27) are leading a push to have the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) host the next KC-46A Pegasus Reserve component.
“For years Tonawanda Coke violated the law and poisoned the community in which it operated. The community, including Jackie James-Creedon, members of the Clean Air Coalition and other citizen champions, persisted in a relentless fight for their health, safety and justice.
Higgins Fights for Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease to Have Access to Proven, Alternative Treatment
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) testified before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs advocating that veterans dealing with Parkinson’s disease a deserve a fighting chance at slowing debilitating symptoms.
United States Congressman Brian Higgins and Canadian Members of Parliament Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and Wayne Easter released the following joint statement related to US-Canada border management:
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) responded to published reports indicating plans are underway to accommodate NHL teams by extending exemptions for travel between the United States and Canada.