WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the Community Health Center of Buffalo has been awarded $1,799,096 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “Access to quality, affordable primary healthcare provides for better outcomes and overall community wellness,” said Congressman Kennedy, a licensed occupational therapist. “I commend Dr. Ansari an... Read More »
VA Benefits And Care Available To More Veterans WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), a member of the House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs, announced an expansion of the eligibility criteria under the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, otherwise known as the PACT Act. On January 8, 2025, President Biden announced new measures to expand benefits to veterans expose... Read More »
Bipartisan Infrastructure Award Aimed At Preventing Roadway Collisions WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $323,850 in federal funding. provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to the New York State Department of Transportation, to help prevent vehicle collisions with wildlife. “Many Western New Yorkers know all too well the dangers that come with close encounters a... Read More »
Funding Comes From Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Schumer Led To Passage And Will Help Expand Library Services, Computer Infrastructure And Digital Learning To Help Niagara Falls Residents & Schools Schumer, Gillibrand, Kennedy: Fed $$ Is Closing The Digital Divide In Niagara Falls! U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and U.S. Congressman Tim Ke... Read More »
Federal Funding Supports 700 Charging Stations Across 64 Campuses WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $15 million in federal funding to support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at campuses across the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The award is provided through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Program,... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy was sworn into the 119th Congress to continue fighting for the people of New York’s 26th Congressional District. He was joined by his son Connor. “I am honored that the people of my community, New York’s 26th Congressional District, have entrusted me with the responsibility of representing them in Congress,” said Congressman Kennedy. “I’m in Washington... Read More »
Legislation Would Help Communities In Western New York, And Other Snow Impacted Regions, Prepare For And Recover From Extreme Snowstorms By Updating FEMA’s Guidelines For Winter Storm Assistance Kennedy: “We can’t afford to do nothing. The cost is too great.” Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced legislation, the Support Neighborhoods Offset Winter Damage (SNOW) Act, to update the Feder... Read More »
Will Ensure Hardworking Transportation Security Administration Workers Are Compensated for Commutes Between Airport Parking Lots & Duty Stations WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the final statement after the House of Representatives approved H.R. 8662, the TSA Commuting Fairness Act (H.R. 8662). “Today, Congress averted a catastrophic government shutdown that would have forc... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) raised the alarm on the economic impact of failing to clear a path for Great Lakes shipments, stressing the need for a reliable fleet of Great Lakes Icebreakers during a hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on Homeland Security’s Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security. (Congressman Kennedy during the committee hearing.) Congressman Kennedy... Read More »
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy along with PUSH Buffalo and a coalition of other Western NY environmental justice groups announced $20 million via the Inflation Reduction Act for Erie County’s Buffalo Neighborhood Mobilization Hubs Plan, which will support emergency response and extreme weather hubs and bring emergency p... Read More »
Pictured (L-R): Randy Garver, Kathy Garver, Congressman Kennedy, Jeffrey Burhart, and Jerry Irving. Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced members serving on the Service Academy Advisory panel for New York’s 26th Congressional District. The panelists met recently to interview and make recommendations to the Congressman for student nominations to the United States service academies. Appointment... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) took to the floor of the House of Representatives to recognize and celebrate Don Postles’ decades-long career in local broadcast journalism. Rep. Kennedy acknowledged Don Postles’ career as one “marked by a strong commitment to journalistic integrity, pursuit of the truth, and service to the public.” (Rep. Kennedy speaking on the House floor.) Kennedy celebrated Pos... Read More »
Congressman Kennedy (NY-26), during a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing, secured recognition from Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Under Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, that the Buffalo VA Medical Center ought to be replaced by a new hospital. (Congressman Kennedy during the hearing.) During the hearing, Congressman Kennedy summarized the challenges facing the Buffalo VA ... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved legislation posthumously awarding Shirley Chisholm with the Congressional Gold Medal. The bipartisan bill, cosponsored by Rep. Kennedy, commemorates Chisholm “in recognition of her activism, independence, and groundbreaking achievements in politics, including election as the first African American woman in Congress... Read More »
With holiday travel entering full swing, U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy and U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today doubled down on their previous push to demand the Canadian Government to curb “flagpoling” at Western NY border crossings. Since launching their push earlier this year, Canada has restricted and limited the hours for this practice, as well as closing this loophole for those seeking post-gradu... Read More »
