WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Emergency Management and Technology subcommittee, released the joint statement below on President Trump’s latest executive order to push the responsibility of emergency management onto the states – regardless of their resources, funding, o... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order illegally dismantling the Department of Education: “As an occupational therapist who provided early intervention services for children with special needs, I am horrified by the Trump Administration’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education. “In less than two months, the admini... Read More »
New Rules Requiring In-Person Verification Are An Attack On The Promise of Social Security BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced new rules requiring beneficiaries to verify their identity in-person, eliminating over-the-phone service. The new rules are set to take effect on March 31. “With the Social ... Read More »
Deadly Storm Strikes As Trump Administration Threatens to Dismantle FEMA and Seeks To Cut NOAA’s Weather Monitoring Workforce BUFFALO, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Ranking Member of the Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee, released the following statement after a deadly storm system ravaged the South and Midwest. “This past weekend, a cross-country storm system devastated com... Read More »
Winning Piece to be on Display in the Hall of the U.S. Capitol BUFFALO, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) is inviting local high school students to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. This nationwide art competition highlights the significance of art education in our nation’s schools by showcasing the work of our country’s most gifted young artists. The competition, initiat... Read More »
Legislation Would Boost Pay And Worker Rights For 47,000+ Transportation Security Officers WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after joining House Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (MS-02), and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) to introduce the Rights for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Workforce Act. “Our dedicat... Read More »
Legislation Will Help Ensure Hardworking Transportation Security Administration Employees Are Compensated For Commutes Between Airport Parking Lots And Duty Stations (Congressman Kennedy speaking on the House floor in favor of his bill.) WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) released the following statements after the House of Representatives app... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after the Trump Administration’s announcement eliminating the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) collective bargaining agreement for Transportation Security Officers (TSOs): “The Trump Administration has proven once again that it does not stand with working people – this time by stripping the collective b... Read More »
Kennedy Warns Undermining FEMA Is Reckless, Dangerous Threat To Disaster Preparedness WASHINGTON, D.C. — Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) called on lawmakers to strengthen disaster preparedness and support vital emergency response workers during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing. Kennedy warned that President Trump’s actions ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement mourning the loss of his colleague Congressman Sylvester Turner, who represented the 18th Congressional District of Texas: “I am extremely saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner. I deeply admired his unwavering dedication to the city and people he represented – some... Read More »
A Leaked Memo From The Department Of Veteran Affairs Details Plan To Slash Workforce By As Many As 83,000 Employees This Year WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement as President Trump’s Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is poised to lay off more than 83,000 employees this year, according to a leaked internal VA memo. “This administration’s latest shamef... Read More »
Canada Immediately Levied 25% Retaliatory Tariffs On U.S. Goods, Standing To Hike The Cost Of Consumer Good WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement as President Trump’s levied tariffs on Canada: “Trump’s tariffs, now officially implemented, have already created economic turmoil in Western New York and across the country,” said Congressman Kennedy. “As expe... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump delivered his address to a Joint Session of Congress: “Once again, when presented with an opportunity to unite the country, President Trump chose division. The American people are demanding solutions to lower the cost of living, make healthcare more affordable, and keep our communities safe. “Un... Read More »
Kennedy, De Jesús Jr. Take Fight From WNY To Washington To Defend Workers and Families From Harmful Trump Administration Actions WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) will be joined by Peter De Jesús Jr., President, Western New York Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, as his guest to President Trump’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress. After taking office on January 20, President... Read More »
Last Month, Kennedy Led 63 Of His House Colleagues In Opposing Tariffs On Canada, Which Will Serve As A Consumer Tax On Americans WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement as the Trump Administration prepares to impose disastrous tariffs on Canada at midnight tonight: “It’s been one month since I led 63 of my colleagues, representing tens of millions of Amer... Read More »
