Press Releases
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.
On the Nomination of Trini Ross for U.S. Attorney
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released the following statement applauding President Biden’s nomination of Trini Ross to serve as United States Attorney for the Western District of New York:
The Riverline, Roswell Park, Buffalo Naval Park, Albright-Knox, Workforce & Small Business Initiatives to Benefit
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced details of a legislative funding package the House of Representatives will vote on this week that includes several projects requested by Congressman Higgins which benefit Western New York.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined a bipartisan push to help restore the previously terminated pensions for the Delphi Salaried Retirees. Former Delphi employees, including those employed at the company’s former location in Lockport, NY, have been fighting for over a decade for their lost pension benefits.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke on the House floor in support of efforts and organizations in Western New York that work to prevent and reduce gun violence in the region.
U.S. Keeps Northern Border Closed Through August 21
Infuriated by today’s announcement that the United States government will extend restrictions on non-essential travel at the border between the United States and Canada for another month, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released the following statement:
Existing Order Set to Expire July 21
Following an announcement by the Canadian government of plans to reopen the border between the United States and Canada to vaccinated Americans on August 9th, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is pushing the United States government to act. Higgins expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of response by the U.S. in remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives.