Press Releases
Homeland Security Keeps Northern Border Closed to Non-Essential Travel Through June 21
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) expressed great disappointment following the announcement that the United States and Canada have continued to keep the Northern Border closed to non-essential travel for another full month.
Numbers In First Week Show High Demand For Affordable Broadband
With the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) reporting over one million households registered to receive the Emergency Broadband Benefit in the first week alone, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Buffalo City Council Member Mitch Nowakowski are encouraging Western New Yorkers to regi
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced House passage of S.937, the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, and House Resolution 275, Condemning the Horrific Shootings in Atlanta & Reaffirming Our Commitment to Combat Hate and Violence Against the Asian American Pacific Island (AAPI) Community. The legislation addresses the recent spike in hate, bigotry, and violence against Asian-Americans.
Congressman Wants to Allow Canadian Neighbors to Make Appointments in New York State
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), Co-chair of the Congressional Northern Border Caucus and the Canada-US Interparliamentary Group, is asking New York State to open up COVID vaccine appointments to Canadians.
Ramp Up Needed to Address COVID-Related Cancer Screening Gaps & Racial Disparities
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies to push for a greater federal investment in the fight to beat cancer.
Congressman Says Distribution Should Help Speed Reopening of US-Canada Border, Improve Health Outcomes Around the World
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) applauded today’s announcement by President Biden that the United States will share at least 20 million additional doses of approved COVID vaccines with other nations. This is in addition to the 60 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine previously shared by the U.S.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the passage of several bills that aim to assist students by establishing and expanding mental health initiatives in schools.
Bill Would Rename Buffalo Post Office After Women’s Army Corps WWII Veteran
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the introduction of H.R.
With Existing Order Set to Expire Next Week Congressman Says CDC Guidance Demonstrates the Ability to Safely Return to Travel
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) says new public health guidance confirms we can safely reopen the border between the United States and Canada. The Congressman, who serves as Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus and the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group, is pressing the White House to end the orders banning non-essential travel which have been issued monthly for over a year now.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a second round of federal grants totaling $182,000 through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for eight projects in Western New York.