Press Releases
Bill Would Rename Buffalo Post Office After Women’s Army Corps WWII Veteran
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the introduction of H.R.
With Existing Order Set to Expire Next Week Congressman Says CDC Guidance Demonstrates the Ability to Safely Return to Travel
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) says new public health guidance confirms we can safely reopen the border between the United States and Canada. The Congressman, who serves as Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus and the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, is pressing the White House to end the orders banning non-essential travel which have been issued monthly for over a year now.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a second round of federal grants totaling $182,000 through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for eight projects in Western New York.
Federal Funding Supports Final Phase of Taxiway Construction
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced over $5.5 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to support the final phase of construction on taxiway improvements at the Niagara Falls International Airport.
Bill Establishes Program Pairing Veterans Struggling with PTSD with Service Dogs
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448).
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the passage of several bipartisan bills that aim to improve suicide prevention initiatives for Americans through outreach, education, and treatment.
“Hamas and others terror organizations prey upon civilians in Gaza for the purpose of fomenting instability in the Middle East, which subverts the pathway to peace between Israel and the Palestinians. These continued attacks have resulted in the killing of Israeli and Palestinians alike and they must stop.
Advance Payments to be Delivered July through December; An Estimated 400,000 Children in WNY Will Benefit
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives highlighting the role of the Child Tax Credit in rebuilding an economy that works for hardworking families.
American Rescue Plan Funding Supports Maternal, Infant & Early Childhood Home Visiting Program
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the New York State Department of Health will receive $1,398,324 in federal funding included in the American Rescue Plan to support home visiting services for at-risk children and families struggling under the pandemic.
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.