Press Releases
Congressman Says Federal Budget Can Serve as a “Powerful Force for Good” in America’s Cities
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke in a House Budget Committee hearing to emphasize the importance of federal investments that focus on the real needs of people in neighborhoods across America. During a discussion about the U.S.
Legislation Reauthorizes Funding for the Hunter Kelly Research Program at the National Institutes of Health
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the approval of the Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021.
Over $20.1 Million for Buffalo & $2.1 for Niagara Falls
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Buffalo Niagara Falls International Airport in Cheektowaga, New York and the Niagara Falls International Airport will receive a combined total of $22,264,763 through the American Rescue Plan.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), who serves as Co-Chair of the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, expressed cautious optimism following public remarks indicating action to allow for additional people to cross the U.S.-Canada border could come in a matter of weeks.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is urging the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to answer for unreasonable delays in the release of funds for the Shuttered Venue Grant Operators (SVOG) program and work quickly to ensure venues receive their COVID-19 relief funding.
Executive Order Calling for Departments to Develop a Plan was Issued Five Months Ago
On January 22, 2021, President Biden issued an executive order calling for U.S. departments to work with Canadian agencies to develop a plan within 14-days.
During a Sunday interview Canada’s Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness discussed the extension of existing travel restrictions between the United States and Canada.
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined by Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and members of the Erie County Legislature’s Majority Caucus today at the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens to unveil a far-reaching re-investment and spending plan using the first tranche of funding awarded to Erie County under President Biden’s American Rescue Plan (“ARP”).
91 Percent of Local Children Eligible; Families to see Advance Payments Starting in July
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined community partners to provide details on the improved Child Tax Credit and the positive impact it will have on Western New York families.
Congressmembers Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-2), who serve as co-chairs of the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, released the following joint statement in response to extension of U.S. – Canada border restrictions: