Press Releases
On Sunday, August 15, 2021, Congressman Brian Higgins participated in a briefing with Secretary of State Anthony Blinken about the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Higgins released the following statement in response to the ongoing situation:
$2 Million in Federal Funding Available to for Grants to Town of Tonawanda Businesses Application Window Opens Today
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Town of Tonawanda Supervisor Joe Emminger announced the “Small Business – Big Impact” Grant Program, authorized by the Town Board to provide funding to help small businesses in Tonawanda emerge stronger from the pandemic.
American Rescue Plan Funding Supporting Local Efforts in Underserved Communities
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that an American Rescue Plan grant totaling $658,677 was awarded to Jericho Road Community Health Center through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The grant works to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates in underserved communities in Western New York.
Legislation, Announced in Conjunction with National Purple Heart Day, Honors the Sacrifices of Purple Heart Recipients
As the nation prepares to recognize National Purple Heart Day, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced introduction of H.R. 4765, the Purple Heart Flag Act. The bill honors the sacrifices made by members of the U.S. Military by officially designating a Purple Heart Flag to be publicly displayed and flown at federal facilities on specific days.
Study Aimed at the Retention of a Diverse Librarian Workforce is Funded by the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Congressman Higgins (NY-26) announced that SUNY University at Buffalo was awarded a grant totaling $478,044 by the Institute of Museum & Library Services and funded through the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. The grant allows the University at Buffalo to investigate the retention of librarians who identify as Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).
Federal Award Supports Mobile Team & Additional Trained Professionals to Help Children Affected by Trauma
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced $2,000,000 in federal funding through the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for BestSelf Behavioral Health to expand the accessibility and availability of trauma treatment for children across Erie, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties.
Questions Remain About Testing Capacity & Costs, Border Staffing & Logistics
With Canada’s plan to reopen the border to United States citizens less than a week away, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is raising serious concerns about the lack of information and planning coming from the United States government. In separate letters to the White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Higgins is pressing for the U.S.
Legislation Prioritizes Workers, Families & Communities
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced approval of H.R. 4502, a package of seven appropriation bills making investments in federal programs and initiatives including infrastructure, education, small business and job opportunity, among other priorities for America and Western New York.
As the House of Representatives Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol held its first hearing, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) addressed the importance of its work.