Press Releases
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the passage of legislation aimed at protecting older Americans from scams and other fraudulent tactics targeting consumers. The pandemic has increased incidences of fraudulent activity.
Legislation Adds New Protections Combating Gender-Based Pay Discrimination
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced passage of H.R.7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. The legislation, cosponsored by Higgins, strengthens the 1963 Equal Pay Act by closing loopholes to provide women additional protections from pay discrimination and requiring, under the law, equal pay for equal work.
“We have to fix the infrastructure that has destroyed communities,” Urges Higgins
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) testified before the House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to highlight priorities for Western New York.
Higgins Says Status Quo With No Strategy is No Longer An Option
Northern Border Caucus Co-chair and Western New York Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to immediately advance concrete proposals for reopening the border between the United States and Canada.
Ceremony Held at the Hispanic American Veterans Memorial at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined members of the Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY, members of the Hispanic American Veterans Memorial Monument Committee, veterans from the Gabriel A. Rodriguez American Legion Post 1928 and local leaders for a ceremony marking National Borinqueneers Day at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park.
American Jobs Plan Calls for $80 Billion to Improve and Expand Amtrak
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino are calling for expansion of the Amtrak route between Buffalo, Niagara Falls, New York and Toronto, Ontario to be a priority as the federal government plans to make investments in rail. The American Jobs Plan
COVID Relief Available, Workshop Planned to Help Local Businesses Apply
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced new federal relief available to help restaurants struggling due to the pandemic. A $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization fund was included in the American Rescue Plan supported by Higgins.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) welcomed long overdue action to address the gun violence public health epidemic in America.
Federal Relief Available for Facilities Shutdown Due to the Pandemic
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced help is available for arts, museums and performance venues that had to close their doors or saw drastically reduced business due to the pandemic. Over $16 billion was provided through legislation supported by Congressman Higgins for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program.