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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...

In the Face of Trump & Noem’s Silence, Kennedy and Fellow Members of Congress Continue to Demand Answers on Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam

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Speaking on House Floor, Kennedy Reiterated the Need for a Complete and Independent Investigation into Shah Alam’s Death After Being Abandoned by DHS Kennedy’s Colleagues, Including Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Nadler, and U.S. Senator Padilla, Highlighted Shah Alam’s Case in Oversight Hearings With Kristi Noem WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than a week after the preventable and tragic death of Nurul Amin...

Congressman Kennedy Statement on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem Firing

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Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), a member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement today following the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. “I have called for Kristi Noem’s resignation or impeachment for months. And while her firing is welcome news, the severe damage she caused is already done. Long before she was fired by President Trump, Kristi Noem trampled on our con...

Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Iran Strikes Following Classified Briefing

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Senior Trump Administration officials delivered a classified briefing to Members of Congress regarding the attack on Iran. Rep. Tim Kennedy released the following statement: “Donald Trump campaigned on keeping our nation out of foreign wars. Instead, he has launched one without a defined mission, without a plan, and without Congress. Yesterday’s briefing did nothing to convince me otherwise. “No e...

Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Trump Administration Strikes on Iran

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Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement: “Last night, Donald Trump launched pre-emptive military strikes against Iran without Congressional authorization or making the case to the American people. “Iran is a dangerous, murderous regime. However, the Constitution is clear: Congress declares war. Trump chose escalation over diplomacy, putting American lives at risk in a vola...

Congressman Kennedy Leads Congressional Letter Demanding Federal Investigation into Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam

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Kennedy Joined by Ranking Members Thompson and Raskin, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Meng in Oversight Letter to DHS Secretary Noem BUFFALO, N.Y. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), alongside Ranking Members Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (NY-06), sent an oversight letter to Department of Homeland S...

Joint Statement from CAPAC Chair Grace Meng and Rep. Tim Kennedy on Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam

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Today, CAPAC Chair Grace Meng (NY-06) and Rep. Tim Kennedy (NY-26) issued the following joint statement on the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam: “We are outraged by the tragic death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam. U.S. Border Patrol agents left a man who was nearly blind, unable to speak English, and living with serious medical conditions miles from his home without notifying his family. This decision was a...

Congressman Kennedy Formally Requests State Investigation into the Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam

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Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) sent the below letter today to Attorney General Letitia James in response to the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam in Buffalo, New York. See the text of the full letter below: February 26, 2026 Honorable Letitia James Office of the Attorney General The Capitol Albany, NY 12224 Dear Attorney General James, I write to formally request that your office initiate a comprehen...

Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam

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Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement today following the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam: “The death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam is a horrific and heartbreaking tragedy. Mr. Alam should be alive and with his loved ones today. Instead, after days of fear and uncertainty, his family is now grieving an unimaginable loss. There must be a full and transparent investigation at the ...

Congressman Kennedy’s Statement on Supreme Court Decision Striking Down Trump’s Illegal Tariffs

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Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement following today’s Supreme Court decision to strike down the Trump administration’s tariffs: “Today’s Supreme Court decision is a victory for all Americans being crushed by the rising costs of Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs. His trade war has driven up prices on groceries, utilities, and everyday essentials, forcing hardworking famil...

Kennedy Announces $1,092,000 in Federal Funding to Remove Lead Water Lines in Buffalo

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Kennedy Was Joined by Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan and Fellow Elected Leaders BUFFALO, N.Y. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $1,092,000 in federal funding he secured to support the replacement of lead service lines in the City of Buffalo. The funding, awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency’s State and Tribal Assistance Grants program under the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund...

Ahead of 17th Anniversary of Flight 3407 Crash, Kennedy and Langworthy Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Airline Safety

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The Safe Flights for Passengers and Flight Crews Act Closes a Federal Safety Loophole WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23) today introduced the Safe Flights for Passengers and Flight Crews Act, bipartisan legislation designed to close a federal loophole that allows some airlines to operate scheduled passenger flights without meeting the same safety sta...