Press Releases
Senators, Congressmen Fought Alongside 3407 Families Since Colgan Air Flight 3407 Disaster in February 2009 To Enact Safeguards And Prevent Future Tragedies
New Database Would Enable Airlines To Access Pilot Training History Before Hiring, Ensuring More Qualified and Capable Pilots
Federal Reps: Ceaseless Advocacy By 3407 Families Will Make For Safer Skies
Helps Improve Early Education Initiatives & Prepare Children for Educational Success
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a federal grant totaling $499,999 to ensure the continued support of The Service Collaborative of WNY’s AmeriCorps Builds Lives Through Education (ABLE) Early Childhood program, which helps prepare preschool children for success in mathematics.
Numbers In Frist Week Show High Demand For Affordable BroadbandWith the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) reporting over one million households registered to receive the Emergency Broadband Benefit in the first week alone, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Buffalo City Council Member Mitch Nowakowski are encouraging Western New Yorkers to register, to ensure they don’t miss out on the opportunity for reduced broadband rates. Higgins and Nowakowski released a video explaining the program, which many Western New Yorkers will be eligible to receive.
With the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) reporting over one million households registered to receive the Emergency Broadband Benefit in the first week alone, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Buffalo City Council Member Mitch Nowakowski are encouraging Western New Yorkers to regi
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced Congressional action to address and respond to the attack on Capitol Hill which took place on January 6, 2021.
Homeland Security Keeps Northern Border Closed to Non-Essential Travel Through June 21
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) expressed great disappointment following the announcement that the United States and Canada have continued to keep the Northern Border closed to non-essential travel for another full month.
Numbers In First Week Show High Demand For Affordable Broadband
With the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) reporting over one million households registered to receive the Emergency Broadband Benefit in the first week alone, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Buffalo City Council Member Mitch Nowakowski are encouraging Western New Yorkers to regi
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced House passage of S.937, the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, and House Resolution 275, Condemning the Horrific Shootings in Atlanta & Reaffirming Our Commitment to Combat Hate and Violence Against the Asian American Pacific Island (AAPI) Community. The legislation addresses the recent spike in hate, bigotry, and violence against Asian-Americans.
Congressman Wants to Allow Canadian Neighbors to Make Appointments in New York State
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), Co-chair of the Congressional Northern Border Caucus and the Canada-US Interparliamentary Group, is asking New York State to open up COVID vaccine appointments to Canadians.
Ramp Up Needed to Address COVID-Related Cancer Screening Gaps & Racial Disparities
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies to push for a greater federal investment in the fight to beat cancer.
Congressman Says Distribution Should Help Speed Reopening of US-Canada Border, Improve Health Outcomes Around the World
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) applauded today’s announcement by President Biden that the United States will share at least 20 million additional doses of approved COVID vaccines with other nations. This is in addition to the 60 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine previously shared by the U.S.