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 »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) was unanimously elected by his Democratic Caucus colleagues to serve as Regional Whip for Region 11 in the 119th Congress. New York State is the only state to be represented by its own Region. “I’m honored to be selected by my colleagues to serve as Regional Whip, and look forward to being a strong voice for our region, and our state,” said Congressman Kennedy. “New... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced new resources from the Social Security Administration designed to assist individuals with Sickle Cell Disease, their families, and healthcare team in navigating the process of applying for and receiving disability benefits. Find new resources to assist children, adults, and healthcare providers on how to receive disability benefits here, here, and h... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) is celebrating the third anniversary of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law by highlighting investments in Erie and Niagara Counties which now exceed $580,683,000. Rep. Kennedy, who previously served as Chair of the New York State Senate Transportation Committee, helped to deliver the state matching requirements necessary to make the Bipartisan Infrastructure L... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82). The bipartisan legislation, cosponsored by Kennedy, fixes loopholes that unjustifiably reduce benefits for millions of Social Security recipients. Congressman Kennedy speaking in support of H.R. 82 on the House floor. View here. “Dedicated public servants—teachers, firefi... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced federal funding is available through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). The program supports equipment, training, and protective gear aimed at keeping first responders and communities safe from fire and related hazards. “Firefighters and emergency responders provide a selfless service, racing in... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement following the closure of Sumitomo Rubber USA’s tire manufacturing facility in the Town of Tonawanda: “The decision to close this facility is a devastating and outrageous loss to 1,550 hard-working people, to the Town of Tonawanda, and to our region’s entire economy,” said Congressman Kennedy. “After investing over $100 million... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced funding for the Veterans One-stop Center in Buffalo, New York. A total of $836,189, made available through the Supportive Services for Veteran Families will be directed towards supporting homeless and at-risk veterans and their families. Additionally, $750,000 from the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program will be dedicat... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced residents in New York State will receive $360,185,996 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP makes home heating assistance available to eligible residents. “As the winter season approaches, HEAP funding helps to fill the gap to ensure seniors and families on a fixe... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $525,550 in federal funding for the Buffalo Rising Against Violence at ECMC (BRAVE) Trauma Recovery Center. This funding will expand comprehensive services and accessibility to support the needs of human trafficking survivors and increase community capacity to screen, identify, and appropriately refer survivors for services. This funding was made po... Read More »
