Kennedy, a Licensed Occupational Therapist, Leads Bipartisan Effort to Expand Access to Services for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act, bipartisan legislation to improve access to occupational therapy services for Medicare beneficiaries living with... Read More »
“The Trump Administration’s decision to sue New York over the Protect Our Courts Act is a desperate stunt to distract Americans from Republican efforts to strip healthcare from millions, defund our public schools, cut food assistance for working families, destabilize our national economy, and weaken national security, all to give tax breaks to billionaires. “I am proud of my long track record of d... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the winners of the annual Congressional Art Competition. The winning piece from each congressional district is displayed in the Cannon Tunnel to the Capitol Building. “It is inspiring to see the talent and heart that young people across Western New York pour into their art,” said Congressman Tim Kennedy. “This competition is a powerful rem... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) shared the following statement after Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear program and military leadership: “Iran’s possession of nuclear weapons is a threat to the entire world. Israel has a right to defend itself, and the United States’ relationship with the Israeli people is ironclad. The United States must pursue real diplomacy to ensure a nuclear-free... Read More »
Legislation Attempts to Codify Illegal Impoundments, Attacks Free Press, and Hurts National Security WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) shared the following statement after the House voted 214-212 to approve the Trump Administration’s rescissions package: “Generations of Americans have relied on the educational and informational programming produced by public media - from learning th... Read More »
Kennedy’s Legislation Would Expand Education Benefits for Families of Fallen Service Members WASHINGTON, DC – During a House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Legislative Hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) testified in support of his bill, the Gold Star Family Education Parity Act (H.R. 2720), legislation that would expand and modernize education benefits for the surviving dependents... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) shared the following statement following President Trump’s threat to arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom and the deployment of U.S. Marines to Los Angeles, California: “President Trump’s threat to arrest Governor Gavin Newsom and the decision to deploy active-duty U.S. Marines on American soil is a dangerous escalation in this administration’s o... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement regarding recent reports that the Trump administration’s FEMA Acting Administrator, David Richardson, claimed he was unaware of the Atlantic hurricane season or that hurricane season had started on June 1. “It’s outrageous that the Acting Administrator of FEMA, the agency responsible for preparing for and respondin... Read More »
Trump-Musk Staffing Cuts Led to Meteorologist Shortages at NWS Jackson, KY Forecast Office, Forcing Hardworking Staff to Scramble - Kennedy Warns of Similar Situations Across the Country In Speech on the House Floor and Letter to Administration, Kennedy Demands Answers WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the deadly tornado outbreak in Kentucky and Missouri that claimed at least 27 lives, public reports s... Read More »
During the Overnight House Rules Committee Hearing on the Republican Reconciliation Bill, Kennedy Submitted Two Amendments for Consideration WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) submitted two amendments to the House Republicans’ budget reconciliation bill to safeguard New York’s healthcare system and ensure continued access to essential services Western New Yorkers rely upon. Kennedy... Read More »
In Fiscal Year 2024, Western New York Received Nearly $1 Million From the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a Committee on Homeland Security budget hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) condemned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for the Trump Administration’s intent to eliminate critical funding to combat ... Read More »
Retired Law Enforcement Officer Lt. Aaron Salter Returned Fire During the 5/14 Tops Supermarket Shooting Before Being Murdered - His Heroic Actions Saved Lives Salter’s Shots Hit the Shooter, Who Was Unharmed Due to Use of Military-Grade Body Armor - Kennedy’s Legislation Would Ban Civilian Use WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joined by colleagues, gun violence prevention activists, and leaders from Western New... Read More »
Retired Law Enforcement Officer Lt. Aaron Salter Returned Fire During 5/14 Tops Supermarket Shooting Before Being Murdered - His Heroic Actions Saved Lives Salter’s Shots Hit the Shooter, Who Was Unharmed Due to Use of Military-Grade Body Armor - Kennedy’s Legislation Would Ban Civilian Use BUFFALO, N.Y. - Joined by families of victims of the May 14, 2022, racially motivated mass shooting at Tops ... Read More »
“Yesterday, during a House Appropriations Committee Hearing, FEMA Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton said he does not believe it is in the best interest of the American people to eliminate FEMA. Today, he was summarily fired for simply telling the truth. “As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management, with direct oversight of FEMA, I find this decision deeply t... Read More »
Kennedy Introduced Five Amendments for Committee Consideration to Support Veterans and VA Employees; House Republicans Voted No WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) reaffirmed his commitment to our nation’s veterans during a House Veterans Affairs Committee legislative markup, introducing a series of common-sense amendments to protect veterans’ employment, ensure adequate staffing at t... Read More »
