Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act becomes law
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 has been signed by the President and is now law. The bill (H.R. 299),…
Higgins announces $450,000 in funding for Niagara Falls International Airport
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced two federal grants to the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) for improvements at the Niagara Falls International Airport. The grants were awarded by…
Higgins announces House approval of legislation addressing humanitarian crisis at border
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved a $4.5 billion supplemental appropriations bill (H.R. 3401) addressing the humanitarian emergency at the southern border. The…
Collins applauds funding for numerous initiatives across WNY included in the FY20 Appropriations Bill.
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) applauds funding for the University of Rochester OMEGA Laser Facility, the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP), and the Mount…
Gillibrand announced major victory for veterans’ benefits
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) today announced President Trump has signed the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act into law. Gillibrand has championed this bipartisan…
NY AG challenges Trump Administration rule
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a multistate group of seventeen attorneys general in a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule…
Gillibrand announces 9/11 bill has reached bi-partisan filibuster-proof support
PRESS RELEASE Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today released the following statement after the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund permanent funding bill reached 60 cosponsors: “A bipartisan, filibuster-proof majority…
Higgins announces House approval of pro-veteran bills
PRESS RELEASE Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives approved two pieces of legislation supporting veterans; one aimed at encouraging veteran hiring and another assisting veterans pursuing degrees…
Higgins issues statement recognizing Medal of Honor recipient David Bellavia
PRESS RELEASE “Today, one of Western New York’s own, David Bellavia, will be presented with the prestigious Medal of Honor for his remarkable service in the United States Army during…
Common Cause celebrates New York having just one Primary Day
STAFF REPORTS NEW YORK — Today is the only primary day for New York voters this year. Previously, there were two primary days, one for federal elections in June and…