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It is with great sadness we learn of the passing of my friend, and a great friend to Western New York, Congresswoman Louise Slaughter. Her commitment to public service was extraordinary, serving 47 years in elected office, including 32 years in Congress. She was a strong and respected leader in the House of Representatives and a passionate advocate for the community she represented and loved.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and other members of the Congressional Friends of Ireland Caucus met with Irish Taoiseach (Head of Government) Leo Varadkar in Washington, D.C. The binational briefing included updates on the current status of U.S.-Ireland relations, the implications of Brexit on Ireland, immigration, and the effort to restore the power-sharing institutions in Belfast. During
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is pushing back on a position paper recently released by the Flight Safety Foundation which suggests reducing the flight time requirements for new airline pilots.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) welcomed the announcement that Empire State Development intends to participate in the Opportunity Zone Program. Last month, in a letter
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the month of March. Through the program, staff members from Congressman Higgins’ office are available at satellite sites throughout the district to better serve the needs of constituents.
The March Congress on Your Corner schedule is available below:
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), City of Niagara Falls Mayor Paul Dyster and Niagara University’s IMPACT/ReNU Niagara program announce the start of the nomination period for the Second Annual Volunteer Hall of Fame awards. Members of the community are invited to recommend individuals who have made a significant impact in the lives of others through a longstanding commitment to community serv
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority (PBA) are jointly pursuing new technologies, which will allow for the long-stalled redevelopment of the U.S.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security is now accepting applications for grants through the Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Program.
During a meeting of the House of Representatives Budget Committee, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) questioned Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney about the proposed White House budget, particularly the strategy behind an infrastructure plan that further burdens local communities and residents.