Congressman Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) along with Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) introduced a bill to reform the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which has not been updated in nearly 40 years and currently punishes older and disabled Americans for saving for emergencies and their futures. The bipartisan SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act would update SSI’s asset… Read more »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the remainder of September and the month of October. Staff from Congressman Higgins’ office will be available at satellite sites throughout the district to better serve the needs of constituents.
“Our office is always available to help Western New Yorkers, but Congress on Your Corner makes it more… Read more »
UFCW Local One, Which Represents Thousands Of Food and Commercial Workers At Major Upstate Employers Like Tops Supermarket, Were Victims Of A Pension System That Collapsed After 2008 Crash; Without Action, After a Lifetime of Hard Work, Many Could Not Retire Or Would Have Paltry or Zero Pension Benefits Remaining
As Schumer’s First Major Act As Majority Leader, He Secured Pension Fix So… Read more »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Congress on Your Corner schedule for the remainder of July and the month of August. Staff from Congressman Higgins’ office will be available at satellite sites throughout the district to better serve the needs of constituents.
“Our office is always available to help Western New Yorkers, but Congress on Your Corner makes it more convenient… Read more »
IBEW Local 237, Along With Thousands Of Union Families Across America, Were Victims Of A Pension System That Collapsed After 2008 Crash; Without Action, After a Lifetime of Hard Work, Many Could Not Retire Or Would Have Little Benefits Remaining
As Schumer’s First Major Act As Majority Leader, Working With Gillibrand, And Higgins Providing Key Vote In The House, They Secured Fix So Union… Read more »
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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) was joined by Grand Island Supervisor John Whitney to announce $850,000 in federal funding for the town’s Gold Age Center. The grant, secured by Higgins in the 2023 federal budget, will allow for lasting facility improvements to the busy senior center.
“This funding will provide a comfortable, safe, and healthy environment for all… Read more »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan budget agreement by a vote of 314-117 that raises the debt ceiling and protects Americans from the first default in history, which would have led to grave economic consequences.
Higgins, who voted yes on the package, issued the following statement:
“Our country is on the brink of a… Read more »
U.S. Representatives Brian Higgins (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) announced the introduction of the Human Services Emergency Logistics Program (HELP) Act. The bipartisan bill would increase funding for alternate resource, response, and referral systems like the 211 Network and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, reducing wait times and more efficiently connecting people with… Read more »
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Town of Amherst Supervisor Brian Kulpa kicked off Older Americans Month by announcing investments totaling more than $334,000 in programs and facilities serving senior citizens.
“Amherst is home to a busy senior center that offers local residents a range of opportunities to socialize, learn, dine, and engage,” said Congressman Higgins. “Through… Read more »
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.
“Constituent service is an important part of what we do,” said Congressman Higgins. “Through Congress on Your Corner… Read more »
