Press Releases
With United States and Canadian officials expected to discuss plans to re-open the border, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released the following statement urging both nations to act with urgency:
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) welcomed news that United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched a new pilot program to allow Trusted Traveler Program members to conduct renewal interviews virtually.
Congressman Higgins, Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 77 Pay Tribute to Fallen WNY Soldier
During a ceremony at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) honored the service and sacrifice of Lance Corporal Frederick Ziomek.
Riverline, DL&W, Complete Streets Project in the Tonawandas & Waterfront Trails in Lackawanna, Buffalo & Hamburg Cross First Hurdle to Securing Federal Funding
Five Western New York infrastructure projects totaling $20 million requested by Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) have crossed the first hurdle in securing federal transportation funding.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), who serves as Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus and the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group released the following statement in response to ongoing discussions about U.S.-Canada border restrictions:
Leaders Tell State Skyway Project Won’t Proceed or Succeed Until Groundwork is Done to Meet Community Needs
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and New York State Senator Tim Kennedy say the Skyway project will remain on hold until the State addresses the needs of the community. The Congressman and Senator are calling for several transportation improvements to plan for the eventual removal of the Skyway including removal of the tolls for Hamburg commuters.
Western New York Base Among Six Locations Being Considered by Air Force to Host Reserve Component
Congressmembers Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Chris Jacobs (NY-27) are leading a push to have the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS) host the next KC-46A Pegasus Reserve component.
“For years Tonawanda Coke violated the law and poisoned the community in which it operated. The community, including Jackie James-Creedon, members of the Clean Air Coalition and other citizen champions, persisted in a relentless fight for their health, safety and justice.
Higgins Fights for Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease to Have Access to Proven, Alternative Treatment
In Committee Testimony Congressman Says “We Must Not Allow Red Tape to Get in the Way of a Veteran’s Ability to Access the Therapy they Need”
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) testified before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs advocating that veterans dealing with Parkinson’s disease a deserve a fighting chance at slowing debilitating symptoms.
Leaders Representing Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Beaches-East York, Toronto & Malpeque, Prince Edward Island Push for Action
United States Congressman Brian Higgins and Canadian Members of Parliament Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and Wayne Easter released the following joint statement related to US-Canada border management: