Press Releases
Funding Would Boost West Side Bazaar Expansion, Provide E-Commerce Support through the SUNY Buffalo State Small Business Development Center
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced federal legislation, which includes $1.7 million to help small businesses in Western New York, has crossed an initial legislative hurdle.
Legislation Aims to Protect Seniors from Fraud and Abuse
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced approval of the Elder Abuse Protection Act of (H.R. 2922) of 2021. This initiative coordinates criminal enforcement and public engagement efforts to combat abuse, neglect, and financial fraud and scams that target older Americans.
Establishes Theft of Veterans’ Benefits as Criminal Offense
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the passage of H.R. 983, the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2021, legislation that works to prevent scams aimed at stealing veterans’ benefits.
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.