Press Releases
Federal Government Lays Out Plan to Bring Nation Closer to Normal
Congressman Brian Higgins released the following statement in response to President Biden’s address to the nation and new federal plans to fight the pandemic.
Legislation Closes Gun Background Check Loopholes
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021, and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021. The legislation, both cosponsored by Higgins, would close background check loopholes in federal law.
NEW YORK (March 11, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that People United for Sustainable Housing (PUSH) of Buffalo is one of 18 organizations to receive a total of $3.3 million in grants for environmental job training programs across the country.
A Family of Four Earning Under $150,000 to Receive Direct Payment of $5,600
$775 Million in Aid for Municipalities in Erie and Niagara Counties
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives approved the American Rescue Plan, the final Congressional action before the bill is signed into law by President Biden.
PRO Act Begins to Address Income Inequality in America
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives approved H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act) of 2021, legislation strengthening the rights of workers to join together to negotiate fair wages and safe working conditions.
Legislation Enshrines Popular Voting Methods, Protects the Right to Vote, and Gets Dark Money out of Elections
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced House passage of, H.R. 1, the For The People Act. This omnibus legislation is an ambitious template to ensure safe and easy access to the ballot box, make meaningful reforms to make election campaigns more transparent, and end the influence of undisclosed, dark money.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the approval in the House of Representatives of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act (HR 1280), legislation aimed at addressing systemic racism and rebuilding the relationship between the police and the community toward the goal of saving lives.
New ASCE Report Gives US Infrastructure a C- Grade
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) said release of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) 2021 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure should be an urgent call to action. The report, issued on March 3, gives US infrastructure a C- grade overall.
Package Delivers $1.9 Trillion in COVID Disaster Relief
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved the American Rescue Plan, an approximately $1.9 trillion package providing COVID relief to American families, businesses and communities.
Bill Funds Niagara Falls National Heritage Area & Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved legislation that includes the National Heritage Area Act, authorizing $750,000 per year for each National Heritage Area, including the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area and the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor, through fiscal 2036.