Longtime Western New York Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) announced plans to leave Congress in February of 2024. Congressman Higgins shared the news at an event in Buffalo and released the following statement: “It was nineteen years ago this month that I was first elected to serve in Congress and doing this work has truly been the honor of a lifetime. I’ve never lingered on Capitol Hill, I go ... Read More »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) along with representatives Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-06), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Joe Morelle (NY-25), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Doris Matsui (CA-07) co-lead the introduction of the Cancer Drug Parity Act. This bill lowers costs for cancer patients prescribed oral medications by requiring that health insurers provide coverage for oral cancer... Read More »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) welcomed the news that the Government of Canada is giving owners affected by the Underused Housing Tax until April 30, 2024, to file 2022 taxes without penalties. The announcement of the extension comes days after Congressman Higgins, who serves as co-chair of the Northern Border Caucus, called for a suspension of tax collection until the findings of a cost-benefi... Read More »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced New York State will receive $360,015,351 in federal funding toward the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). “With the winter months quickly approaching, this HEAP funding ensures Western New Yorkers won’t be left in the cold,” said Congressman Higgins. “This program is especially important to seniors in Erie and Niagara Counties living on a ... Read More »
October 23, 2023 (Rochester, NY)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D-NY), Brian Higgins (D-NY), Nick Langworthy (R-NY), Marc Molinaro (R-NY), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Brandon Williams (R-NY) announced approval of the New York Semiconductor Manufacturing and Research Technology Innovation Corridor (NY SMART I-Corridor) application for the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) Program.... Read More »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced $284,913 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Justice to support several public safety initiatives in Western New York. “Safe neighborhoods make strong communities,” said Congressman Higgins. “With these federal resources, we are upgrading equipment, supporting law enforcement, and expanding opportunities for collaboration between the police... Read More »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a three-year grant totaling $990,000 awarded to the PathStone Corporation. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education and awarded through the Transitioning Gang-Involved Youth to Higher Education program, the grant supports PathStone’s efforts in Erie County to provide at-risk young people with the tools they need to achieve educational and career succes... Read More »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), City of Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, and the Ralph Wilson Park Conservancy announced a new commitment of $595,000 to support green infrastructure at Ralph Wilson Park in Buffalo. “Ralph Wilson Park continues the progress of connecting people to Buffalo’s waterfront, serving a unique site with something for everyone,” said Congressman Higgins. “This funding will fur... Read More »
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced Erie County will receive $2,522,950 to support continued efforts to restore and revitalize the Buffalo River. The funding, awarded under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), will build on work transforming Western New York waterways. “For years the Buffalo River, once a scenic gem of our Weste... Read More »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a federal grant totaling $214,000 awarded to the Center for Elder Law and Justice. Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and awarded through the Administration for Children and Families’ Medical Legal Partnership Plus (MLP+) demonstration program, the grant will support the MedLaw Partnership of Western New York, which assists low-in... Read More »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced three federal grants totaling $1,325,290 awarded to Daemen University, Villa Maria College, and SUNY Erie Community College for fiscal year 2023, with additional funding anticipated over the next five years. Funded by the U.S. Department of Education and awarded through the Strengthening Institutions Program, the five-year grants to each institution are ... Read More »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced $450,000 in federal funding, through the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women, has been awarded for the Helping Others through Protection and Empowerment (HOPE of WNY) program. The initiative is a joint project of the Family Justice Center and Community Services for Every1 which expands domestic violence support and services to peo... Read More »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced two grants totaling nearly $800,000 toward programs promoting campus safety at Niagara University and D’Youville University in Western New York. “The campus environment is a unique setting and population where proactive engagement and awareness is especially critical to building a safer community,” said Congressman Higgins. “Everyone deserves to feel saf... Read More »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino announced the City of Niagara Falls has been awarded a federal grant totaling $38,562. The award is provided through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. “Communication and collaboration are critical to building relationships, trust, and information sharing between the public and the poli... Read More »
Representatives Brian Higgins (NY-26), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Cancer Caucus, introduced a resolution to recognize September 30, 2023, as Rare Cancer Day. Rare Cancer Day is observed on September 30 to highlight the challenges patients face and to unify individuals living with rare cancers for awareness and early di... Read More »
