Press Releases
Funding for Vaccines, Testing, and Treatment Included in the American Rescue Plan
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced two grants totaling $3,524,948 for Neighborhood Health Center and Community Health Center of Buffalo (CHCB).
Bills Delineate Path for Legal Status
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced approval of two pieces of legislation reforming immigration laws to lay out a path to legal status for Dreamers and farmworkers.
Members to Lead Dialogue & Policy on the Future of U.S. Manufacturing
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) was selected to serve on the newly created House Democratic Manufacturing Working Group, focusing on federal policy that keeps the United States globally completive and protects U.S. jobs.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced House approval of H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021. The bill reauthorizes the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which expired in 2019, ensuring continued protections and access to essential services for victims of domestic violence and abuse.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House passage of H.J. Res. 17, which clears the path for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. The vote comes during Women’s History Month and just days after International Women’s Day. Higgins is a cosponsor of the resolution.
American Rescue Plan Funding Will Help Keep Students Learning & Safe in Classrooms
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced school districts in Erie and Niagara Counties will receive over $391 million in funding provided through the American Rescue Plan recently approved by Congress and signed into law by the President.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced House approval of H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021. The bill reauthorizes the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which expired in 2019, ensuring continued protections and access to essential services for victims of domestic violence and abuse.
Announcement heeds members’ calls for taxpayer flexibility
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Reps. Brian Higgins (D-NY-26), a member of the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, and Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Federal Relief Provided in the American Rescue Plan
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced colleges, universities and institutions of higher education in Erie and Niagara Counties can expect to receive approximately $172.7 million in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan, with the requirement that at least half of the funding is dedicated directly to students.
“Over the past several weeks we have heard the stories of strong and brave women. I previously issued a statement supporting ongoing, independent investigations into early accusations, but given continuing new accounts, it is clearly time for the Governor to resign.
“This a challenging time for New York. There is too much important work to be done. We need to move forward.”