Press Releases
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced progress on efforts to provide relief to struggling dairy farmers in Western New York. Today the administration increased dairy support prices, a move requested by Congressman Higgins and other members of the House, which will increase dairy farmers’ revenue by $243 million nationwide.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced that Erie Community College will receive a $64,599 grant from the U.S. Department of Education for their child care program.
“This grant will allow more working parents to pursue higher education leading to better employment opportunities and a better future for the student and their family,” said Higgins.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) voted with his colleagues in the House of Representatives to approve H.R. 3326, Defense Appropriations for FY 2010, a fiscally responsible bill focused on supporting military capabilities and personnel that make America an economic and military powerhouse.
Today, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced that the Brocton Fire Company will receive $111,910 in federal Homeland Security funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grants Program (AFGP).
“This significant grant will go a long way toward protecting the Brocton/Portland community and the brave and selfless fighters who serve the region,” said Congressman Higgins.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced that the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) has been awarded a Recovery Act grant totaling $2,234,070 from the Department of Homeland Security. The funds were provided through the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP).
WASHINGTON – Congressman Chris Lee (NY-26), Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) and Congresswoman Louise Slaughter (NY-28) joined transportation leaders in the House of Representatives today to introduce the Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) voted with his colleagues in the House of Representatives to approve legislation aimed at assisting disabled veterans with their living conditions and supporting veterans interested in pursuing entrepreneurial opportunities.
Early this morning Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) returned to Andrews Air Force Base following a trip to the Middle East. During the three-day trip he visited the cities of Baghdad, Iraq; Taji, Iraq; as well as Gaza City and Rafah in the Gaza Strip.