Press Releases
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced support for the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act. The bill, cosponsored by Higgins, seeks to expand and accelerate the research, development, and approval of treatments for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
Buffalo-based cancer center will provide specialized care for those who served at sites of 2001 attacks
- First responders are at increased risk for cancer and cancer-related disease
- 9/11 first responders no longer have to cross state for specialized care
- Roswell Park scientists to investigate heightened risks of first responders
New Tariffs Start July 7th for Countries Found to be Selling Tires at Unfair Prices, Protecting Workers in Western New York and Across the United States
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released the following statement in response to the recent United States International Trade Commission (USITC) ruling that found four countries were selling tires at uncompetitive or subsidized prices:
75 Members of Congress Call for Science-Based Strategy to Safely Reopen International Travel to the United States
Congressmembers Brian Higgins (NY-26), Bill Huizenga (MI-2) and Kathy Castor (FL-14) are leading a bipartisan push encouraging the Biden Administration to take steps to safely reopen international travel to the United States.
Grants Are Now Available through the National Endowment of the Arts to Assist Arts Organizations Recovering from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the availability of over $135 million in funding and competitive grants for arts organizations allocated through the American Rescue Plan.
Legislation Addresses Waterway Pollution
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced passage of H.R. 2008, the Local Water Protection Act, a bill that authorizes $200 million annually in Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026 for programs that protect our nation’s waterways from runoff pollution.
Dennis Gorski was a man of honor and commitment to public service. From his days in Vietnam as a young soldier to his legislative service, to 12 trailblazing years as Erie County Executive to his final years as Cheektowaga Town Justice, Dennis spent the entirety of his adult life in service to the people and the community he loved so dearly.
Congressman Cosponsors Legislation Providing $60 Billion to Replenish Program
As dedicated federal restaurant relief runs out, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is calling on Congress to move quickly to save jobs and prevent restaurants from having to close their doors. Higgins is cosponsoring the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act (H.R.
INVEST in America Act Includes $20 Million in Direct Funding for WNY Projects Plus Millions More to Fix Roads, Bridges & Replace Lead Water Lines Locally
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives approved the INVEST in America Act, legislation authorizing funding to improve the nation’s roads, bridges, transit, rail and water infrastructure.
Federal & State Leaders Representing the Peace Bridge Say People Have Been Separated for Too Long
The week including Canada Day, July 1, and Independence Day, July 4, typically tends to be one of the busiest times of the year for cross-border travel between the United States and Canada. However, this year the border remains closed to non-essential travel and federal and state leaders representing the border community that includes the Peace Bridge are frustrated by the lack of progress.