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After fighting to successfully secure a federal Emergency declaration for the deadly holiday weekend snowstorm, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representatives Brian Higgins…
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved the 2023 federal budget, funding federal programs, ranging from veteran services to transportation projects, for the upcoming year. “This…
As part of a $19 million rehabilitation project, the Ohio Street Lift Bridge is scheduled to reopen to vehicular traffic on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. The bridge was closed for…
On December 21, 2022, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine visited Washington, D.C. for meetings with President Biden and to address a joint session of Congress. Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), a…
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement after voting in favor of publicly releasing former President Trump’s tax return information…
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced more than $24.67 million in funding he requested for Western New York projects is included in the federal budget legislation released on December 20, 2022,…
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released a statement in support of a lawsuit filed by the City of Buffalo and Mayor Byron Brown taking legal action against the firearm industry. Higgins…
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the approval of the VA Employee Fairness Act (H.R.1948). Cosponsored by Higgins, the bill will expand collective bargaining rights for healthcare professionals at the Veterans…
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives as the President prepared to sign the Respect for Marriage Act into law. Higgins, a member of…
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) named nine local residents to serve on a Service Academy Advisory Committee. The panel met on December 4, 2022 to interview local high school students applying…