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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House passage of H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019. The bill, of which Congressman Higgins is one of 333 bipartisan cosponsors, was approved with unanimous support.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the winners of the annual Congressional Art Competition. This year Congressman Higgins received over 40 pieces of artwork from students from 11 local high schools.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the month of May. Through the program, staff from Congressman Higgins’ office are available at satellite sites throughout the district to better serve the needs of constituents.
Friday, May 10th
10:30am - 12:30pm
Hispanics United of Buffalo
Congressmembers Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) and Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21), who serve as Co-Chairs of the Congressional Northern Border Caucus, are leading a push to ensure U.S.
Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) was joined by representatives from People Inc., Western New York Independent Living and the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology to announce federal legislation to make it easier for individuals with significant disabilities and chronic medical conditions to access specialized wheelchairs and adaptive equipment technology. Reps.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced introduction of bipartisan legislation to fix a new provision of the tax code hurting the families of our fallen military.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced House passage of H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act. H.R.
In remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) credited a federal infrastructure investment, converting a crumbling, one-way Fuhrmann Boulevard into the Outer Harbor Parkway, with serving as a catalyst in Buffalo’s waterfront build out. The progress that continues is transforming Buffalo’s image and creating new economic opportunity.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined The Service Collaborative of WNY, Inc. Executive Director Kate Sarata and other partners to announce a federal grant through the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) for a new early intervention effort to provide a foundation that prepares preschool children for success in mathematics.
Higgins & Poloncarz Announce Federal Grant to Expand Services in Buffalo’s Opioid Intervention Court
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz were joined by Buffalo City Court Judge Craig Hannah to announce a new federal grant to expand services and support for Buffalo Opioid Intervention Court (OIC) participants. The $2 million award to the Erie County Department of Mental Health, provided through the U.S.