Press Releases
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.
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.