Press Releases
Federal Funding Provided in American Rescue Plan Will Build Connections for Businesses & Communities
Emergency Broadband Benefit Program Launches Soon to Help Families Struggling During the Pandemic
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced continued progress on plans to expand broadband access in Erie County thanks to federal resources included in the American Rescue Plan.
Biden Administration to Expand Access to Most Effective Addiction Medication
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced major progress in the fight against opioid addiction, following news by the Biden Administration that it would expand access to the most effective medication for opioid addiction, bupreno
Buffalo Mayor Testifies Before House Ways & Means Committee
City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown testified before the House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee during a hearing on “Advancing U.S.
Registration Begins Friday, April 30, Applications Accepted Starting Monday, May 3 at 12pm
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Restaurant Revitalization Fund will begin accepting applications on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 12pm.
Following President Joe Biden’s public address before a joint session of Congress, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is encouraged by the new federal focus on families and neighborhoods.
Payments Expected to Begin for Families in July
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced improvements to the Child Tax Credit included in the American Rescue Plan will benefit nearly 400,000 children in Western New York.
Legislation Makes Medicare an Option for Americans Age 50-64
Congressmembers Brian Higgins (NY-26), John Larson (CT-01), Joe Courtney (CT-02), and Peter Welch (VT-AL) announced introduction of the Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act. The legislation allows Americans to buy into Medicare early, between the ages of 50-64.
Congressman Seeking $375 Million in Federal Funding in FY22, a $45 Million increase
As the country recognizes Earth Day, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is pushing for the federal government to take action to protect the planet by increasing its investment in the Great Lakes, the largest source of fresh water in the world.
During a House of Representatives Ways & Means Committee hearing titled “In Their Own Words: Paid Leave, Child Care and an Economy that Failed Women,” Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) stressed the importance of improving federal policy to support
Students from Williamsville School District & Nichols School Earn Top Prize
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced Open Food Facts as the winning app of the 2020 Congressional App Challenge, an annual competition challenging middle and high school students from House Congressional districts across the United States to create and submit original coding applications.