Press Releases
Higher Education Funding, Included in the American Rescue Plan, Released to Communities
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced more than $207.5 million in federal funding approved by Congress under the American Rescue Plan is headed to help Western New York higher education institutions and students.
Program Opens May 12
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and City of Buffalo Council Member Mitch Nowakowski are sharing information about a new federal Emergency Broadband Benefit program to help residents connect to broadband during the pandemic.
Food and Drug Administration Expands Pfizer Vaccine Eligibility to Ages 12-15
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced new tools from the White House that will help Western New Yorkers find vaccination sites in Erie and Niagara counties and receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
House Appointments Made to Bi-National Working Group
Congressmembers Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-2) were appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives to serve as co-chairs of the Canada-United States Inter-Parliamentary Group.
Congressman Higgins Continues Push for a Plan to Safely Reopen the Northern Border
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) was joined by Visit Buffalo Niagara and other community partners during National Travel & Tourism Week, which runs from May 2 through May 8, to highlight the importance of safely reopening the border between the United States and Canada to support tourism supported j
Bill Would Provide a $5,000 Refundable Tax Credit
On National Nurses Day, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced new legislation that would provide a $5,000 tax credit to nurses and frontline healthcare workers.
Congressman Urges Canada to Exempt U.S. Citizens
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), a staunch advocate for measures aimed at strengthening the relationship between the United States and Canada, expressed deep concern about a measure in Canada’s Budget 2021 that imposes an additional 1% tax on non-Canadian residential property owners.
Legislation Increases Historic Tax Credits to Aid Post-Pandemic Recovery
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced introduction of the Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity (HTC-GO) Act (H.R. 2294), which increases the Historic Tax Credit and expands eligibility for smaller projects as a tool to support economic growth.
Congressman Higgins Says Definition of Essential Travel Must Be Expanded to Allow Loved Ones Across US-Canada Border to Reunite
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), who serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Northern Border Caucus, spoke with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to discuss the existing order closing the U.S. – Canada border to non-essential travel.
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.