Press Releases
On Supreme Court Affordable Care Act Ruling
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released the following statement in response today’s ruling by the Supreme Court on the Affordable Care Act (ACA):
Funding Awarded to Launch NY, Westminster Economic Development Initiative & Seneca Nation
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced $2.152 million in new federal funding made available through the U.S. Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. The Rapid Response Grants, funded with resources approved by Congress in the December 2020 appropriations bill, are targeted to reach distressed and underserved communities.
Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group Co-Chair Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) took to the floor of the House of Representatives to continue his push to reopen the border between the U.S. and Canada.
Funding Will Make HWI Home to the National Crystallization Center
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a federal grant totaling $4,911,595 for Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute (HWI) to establish the National Crystallization Center.
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.