AG Letitia James “pleased” with SCOTUS decision on census
PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision, in Department of Commerce v. New…
Higgins highlights the role of immigrants in America’s story
PRESS RELEASE In remarks during a House Budget Committee hearing titled “Building A More Dynamic Economy: The Benefits of Immigration,” Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) said, “I think one of the…
Collins announces USDA funding to improve water infrastructure for the Town of York
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing a $1,038,000.00 loan and a $830,000.00 grant to the town…
Schumer, Gillibrand announce nearly $8M in federal funding for SUNY program
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $7,999,226 in federal funds for the Research Foundation for The State…
Collins announces DOT funding to improve 4 area airports
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Collins (NY-27) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has allocated over two million dollars in funding to improve the Niagara Falls International…
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…