Press Releases
Assignments Include Subcommittees on Social Security, Health & Trade
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) has been reappointed to serve on the House Budget Committee and the House Committee on Ways and Means including its subcommittees on Social Security, Health, and Trade.
First Social Security Payment Issued on January 31, 1940
On January 31, 1940, Ida May Fuller became the first person to receive a Social Security payment following enactment of the Social Security Act. As we mark the 81st anniversary of the first check, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is sharing answers to some of the questions that frequently come into his office and committing to continuing to f
Congressman Presses for up to $120 Billion in Targeted Aid to Industry Crushed by the Pandemic
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is pressing Congressional leaders to make sure direct relief to restaurants is included in the next COVID relief package.
January 29th is EITC Awareness Day
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is encouraging eligible Western New Yorkers to pursue the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a tax provision that can help lift families out of poverty. While 25 million people claimed the EITC in 2020, it is estimated that 20% of those eligible did not take advantage of the credit.
Northern Border Caucus Co-Chairs Make Recommendations As Biden Administration Examines Next Steps
Congressmembers Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) and Elise Stefanik (NY-21-R), who serve as Co-Chairs of the Congressional Northern Border Caucus, are leading a bipartisan letter making several recommendations to the Biden Administration supporting opportunities to improve the existing situation at the United States - Canada border.
Leaders Press for Changes to Hazardous Parking Lot Configuration Which Has Contributed to Dozens of Accidents
Fed up with repeated excuses and delays, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) are calling on the United States Postal Service (USPS) to fix the dangerous traffic situation in the vicinity of the Williamsville Post Office branch once and for all.
FP&S Grant Applications Due February 26
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant application period is now open with a deadline of February 26, 2021 at 5:00pm EST.
Funding Readiness Workshop Scheduled for February 2
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and SUNY Buffalo State College Small Business Development Center (SBDC) invite local small businesses to a free virtual workshop to help prepare for future funding opportunities by identifying and reviewing required documents and financial information for funding applications.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) applauded President Biden’s executive order revoking President Trump’s actions banning transgender troops from serving in the United States Military. Higgins released the following statement:
Federal Funding Awarded to Community Health Center & Jericho Road to Help Monitor At-Risk Patients with Hypertension & Reduce COVID Risk Factors
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced $306,420 in federal funding provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), awarded to Community Health Center of Buffalo and Jericho Road Community Health Center to help reduce hypertension among high-risk populations.