Homeland Security

As a northern border community, Western New Yorkers know that lawful, regular, and safe travel across our borders is  critical to everyday life and the economy. As a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security and Co-Chair of the Northern Border Caucus, Rep. Kennedy is working to provide new technology and resources for our northern border, while fighting against burdensome regulations that stifle trade and travel with Canada. Providing the necessary resources and staffing levels at our ports of entry, including the Peace Bridge, Rainbow Bridge, Lewiston-Queenston Bridge, and Whirlpool Bridge, gives U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) the tools to facilitate vital economic activity in the region and bolster trade relations with our closest ally. 

Rep. Kennedy is working to: 

• Improve staffing at northern ports of entry in Western New York to ensure the free and safe movement of goods and people. 

• Strengthen partnerships with Canada to incentivize trade and bolster safety along the northern border.

• Invest in cutting-edge technology at our borders to improve screening of goods, prevent illicit activity, and ensure our ports of entry are efficient and equipped to handle the safe travel of people and commerce.