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Kennedy Sounds Alarm on GOP Threats to Election Integrity, Defends Western New Yorkers’ Right to Vote

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With Misinformation and Threats of Interference Coming from White House in Lead-up to November Elections, Kennedy Highlights Need to Maintain Independence of State-run Elections WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) participated in a Homeland Security Committee hearing focused on protecting American elections from federal overreach, using the platform to underscore what is at stake fo...

Kennedy, Meng Lead Congressional Effort Demanding Reversal of Harmful Refugee Detention Policy

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Kennedy, CAPAC Chair Meng, House Democrats Send Oversight Letter to Trump Administration WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Grace Meng (NY-06) led a coalition of 35 House Democrats in demanding the Trump administration immediately reverse a dangerous new policy that allows for the arrest and detention of legally admitted refugees after one year in the United States. In a le...

Ahead of Earth Day, Congressman Kennedy Secures $443,000 for Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper to Assess Threats and Solutions for Niagara River and Lake Erie Watershed

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Funding Secured by Kennedy Will Support Data Collection in Water Quality Monitoring and Shoreline Risk Assessment, Also Creating Science-based Educational Opportunities for Students in WNY BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper announced today Kennedy’s securing of $443,000 in federal funding to help Waterkeeper assess threats, risks, and solutions for Lake...

Kennedy’s Bill Designating the William J. Donovan Post Office Passed by House of Representatives

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Legislation Renames the U.S. Post Office on William Street in Buffalo as the William J. Donovan Post Office Building WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Kennedy’s legislation, H.R.1706, which designates the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street in Buffalo, New York as the “William J. Donovan Post Office Building.” When enacted into l...

Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Trump’s Threats to Iran as his War of Choice Escalates

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Congressman Tim Kennedy issued the following statement today following President Trump’s latest comments on the war in Iran: “What the American people are witnessing from Donald Trump is weakness masquerading as strength. Threatening an entire civilization with annihilation, openly discussing the destruction of life-sustaining infrastructure, and preemptively confessing to war crimes is a stunning...

Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Erie County Medical Examiner Report on Cause of Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam

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BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy issued the following statement today following the completion of the Erie County Medical Examiner’s report of the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam: “The Erie County Medical Examiner has confirmed what we suspected: Mr. Shah Alam’s death has been ruled a homicide. “Mr. Shah Alam would be alive today with his family if he had access to medical care. Instead, he w...

Strengthening Ties with Canada, Kennedy Secures More Than $1 Million for UB’s Center of Excellence for Cross-Border Supply Chains

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New Initiative from UB, With Funding Secured by Kennedy, Will Help Small and Medium-Sized Businesses to Assess Cross-Border Opportunities and Tap Into Regional Capacity on Both Sides of the Border Initiative Will Help to Build a More Competitive and Inclusive WNY Economy, Emphasizing Region’s Strengths BUFFALO, N.Y. - Rep. Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced today that he secured $1.03 million in federa...

Congressman Kennedy’s Statement on House Republicans Rejecting Bipartisan Deal to End DHS Shutdown

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tim Kennedy released the following statement following House Republicans’ decision to block the bipartisan agreement to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): “President Trump, Speaker Johnson, and House Republicans have made it clear to the American people that they own this shutdown. By rejecting a bipartisan bill unanimously passed by the U...

Congressman Kennedy Presses for Accountability Amid GOP’s DHS Shutdown, Slams Republican Refusal to Reform ICE

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Kennedy Also Pressed FEMA Representative on Agency’s Broad Staffing Cuts and Diminished Emergency Response Capacity WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing yesterday, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) underscored that the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown is a direct result of President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ refusal to negotiate in goo...

In Speech on House Floor, Rep. Kennedy Pays Tribute to “Champion for Our City,” Jonathan Dandes

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Dandes, Longtime Member of UB Council, Past Chair of ECMC Board, and President of Rich Baseball Operations, Leaves an Indelible Legacy on the City of Good Neighbors A Tireless Leader for Buffalo, Dandes Passed Away in February at Age 72 WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congressman Tim Kennedy paid tribute to the life and legacy of Jonathan Dandes, a gian...

Congressman Kennedy Formally Requests Federal Investigation into Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam in Letter to New DHS Secretary

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Kennedy Renews Calls for Accountability to Newly-Confirmed DHS Secretary Mullin BUFFALO, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) sent an oversight letter to the newly-confirmed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, demanding an immediate and comprehensive federal investigation into the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam in Buffalo, New York. This letter comes after Ken...

Congressman Kennedy Honors WNY Veteran with Multiple Combat Medals 

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William Martin Miller Receives the Purple Heart and Additional Military Honors in Long-Overdue Recognition of His Sacrifice During the Vietnam War BUFFALO, N.Y. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) presented military honors to Buffalo veteran William Martin Miller during a ceremony held in Buffalo, NY. Surrounded by family and loved ones, Miller, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, received the Purpl...

Congressman Kennedy Invites High School Students to Submit Artwork for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition 

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Winning Artwork Will be Displayed in the Halls of the U.S. Capitol for Visitors From Around the World to View BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) is inviting local high school students to enter the annual Congressional Art Competition. This nationwide competition celebrates the importance of the arts and art education in our schools by showcasing the work of our country’s most talented...

American Flood Coalition Recognizes Representative Tim Kennedy as a Federal Champion

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As New York faces stronger storms, higher seas, and more frequent flooding, Rep. Tim Kennedy commits to leading on solutions to build resilience and improve disaster recovery processes. The American Flood Coalition (AFC) today recognized Representative Tim Kennedy (NY) as a Federal Champion for his leadership, public service, and commitment to finding solutions to challenges posed by flooding. “I ...

Congressman Kennedy Statement on Attorney General James Response to Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam

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BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the below statement today following receipt of New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ response to his letter requesting an investigation by her office into the circumstances surrounding the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam. “I am grateful to Attorney General Letitia James for her swift response to my request for an independent and trans...