Press Releases
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined a bipartisan push to help restore the previously terminated pensions for the Delphi Salaried Retirees. Former Delphi employees, including those employed at the company’s former location in Lockport, NY, have been fighting for over a decade for their lost pension benefits.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke on the House floor in support of efforts and organizations in Western New York that work to prevent and reduce gun violence in the region.
U.S. Keeps Northern Border Closed Through August 21
Infuriated by today’s announcement that the United States government will extend restrictions on non-essential travel at the border between the United States and Canada for another month, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released the following statement:
Existing Order Set to Expire July 21
Following an announcement by the Canadian government of plans to reopen the border between the United States and Canada to vaccinated Americans on August 9th, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is pushing the United States government to act. Higgins expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of response by the U.S. in remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives.
Northern Border Co-Chair Calls for US to do the Same Immediately
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) who serves as co-chair of the Canada – U.S.
Northern Border Caucus Co-Chair Calls Action Long-Overdue
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) responded to positive developments toward lifting restrictions for vaccinated travelers wishing to cross at Land Ports of Entry between the United States and Canada.
Congressman Calls Out Errors in New Maps Mandating Flood Insurance for Additional Homeowners on Cayuga Island
In a recent letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is calling on the agency to re-study the flood risk for Cayuga Island in Niagara Falls and reinstate the prior flood insurance map from 2010 until errors in the new map are addressed.
In Meeting Last Week, Congressman Jump-Started Plan to Invest American Rescue Plan (ARP) Funds to Reduce and Prevent Violent Crime Plaguing City Neighborhoods and Families
Flanked by city governmental and community leaders, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced an agreement between the City of Buffalo and the Buffalo Violence Prevention and Reduction Coalition to utilize federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to address the rising number of deadly shootings in city neighborhoods through enhanced Community Violence Intervention programming.
Higgins joins call with White House to discuss Child Tax Credit benefits to working families
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), a Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, is pushing to make the expanded Child Tax Credit permanent, days before the first payment is scheduled to be released. Payments are set to begin hitting families’ bank accounts on Thursday, July 15, and will be disbursed monthly through December.
Legislation Continues Federal Designation and Funding Through 2036
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced introduction of the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Commission Reauthorization Act of 2021. This legislation, led by Rep. Paul Tonko (NY-20) and cosponsored by Congressman Higgins, would ensure lasting protections and financial backing to the Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor for the next 15 years.