Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement, expressing outrage over the findings in a report issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) related to the mistreatment of veterans at the Buffalo VA Medical Center: “The egregious neglect and failure of the Buffalo VA leadership outlined i... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after the House passed a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government until December 20, 2024. “Today, Congress passed a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown, ensuring that the lights stay on and our hardworking federal employees are paid,” Congressman Kennedy said. “But this is a bare minimum stopgap. It ... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives passed the Sickle Cell Disease and Other Heritable Blood Disorders Research, Surveillance, Prevention, and Treatment Act (HR3884). The legislation reauthorizes the federal program dedicated to Sickle Cell Disease research, prevention, and treatment through fiscal year 2028 and increases federal funding from $4.445 million to $8... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved two bipartisan bills, the National Alzheimer’s Project Act and the Alzheimer’s Accountability Investment Act, addressing the nation’s commitment to addressing Alzheimer’s disease. (Congressman Kennedy celebrates the passage of bipartisan bills to address Alzheimer’s Disease) Kennedy expressed support for the legisl... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced four awards totaling over $6 million to enhance public safety in Western New York. The funding is provided through the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). “By investing in our communities, we can address the root causes of crime and create an environment where our citizens can feel safe and thrive,” Congressman... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $161,910 in federal funding for the Western New York Council on Occupational Safety & Health, Inc. (WNYCOSH) to support workplace safety training. “Communication is a critical component of providing a safe work environment,” Congressman Kennedy said. “Ensuring employees return home safely to their families each day is a collective responsibility. I applaud... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced, beginning today, the U.S. State Department is launching a portal that will allow eligible United States citizens to renew their passports online. “The option to renew online is an added convenience for Western New Yorkers in particular who frequently obtain passports or passport cards to cross the U.S. - Canadian border,” Congressman Kennedy said, a membe... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), a member of the House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, expressed opposition to the proposed Continuing Resolution (CR) which fails to provide funding to care for America’s veterans. (Congressman Kennedy on the House floor calls for more funding for veterans. View video here.) In remarks on the House floor, Congressman Kennedy said, in part, “Extre... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $475,000 to support new instruments for the University at Buffalo’s wind tunnel. The federal funding will allow for enhanced testing of mission-critical infrastructure, such as long-span bridges, fuel storage facilities, and tall buildings under extreme weather conditions. “Communities are facing natural disasters with increasing frequency and intensity,” ... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the Hauptman-Woodward Research Institute has been awarded $1.5 million by the U.S. Department of Energy for a three-year study aimed at understanding the mechanism and health consequences of low-dose radiation at a molecular level. This funding will leverage new advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support biomedical discovery. “This investment ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Kennedy released the following statement after a bipartisan visit to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum with the House Committee on Homeland Security to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and to discuss the cooperation between the committee and local first responders. “Visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum served as a reminder of the terror ou... Read More »
As the nation marks the 23rd anniversary of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) reflected on the horrific tragedy and called for continued support for 9/11 first responders. (Congressman Kennedy commemorates the anniversary of 9/11 on the House Floor, Mp4 here.) In remarks on the House floor, Congressman Kennedy said in part, “On the morning of September 11,... Read More »
Today, Congressman Kennedy, during a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing, demanded answers from officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the alleged administrative failures at the Buffalo VA Medical Center. (Congressman Kennedy during the committee hearing. View here.) During the hearing, Congressman Kennedy got answers from the Honorable Michael Missal, Inspector Gener... Read More »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement regarding the Republican’s proposed continuing resolution, which fails to provide adequate funding for veterans. “The Republican continuing resolution shortchanges the VA by $12 billion and fails veterans in Western New York and across the country,” Congressman Kennedy said. “In order to properly staff and maintain the VA hosp... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $131,758 in funding he secured for People Inc. during his previous tenure in the New York State Senate. The grant will support People Inc. in replacing outdated physical, occupational, and speech therapy equipment to improve services for patients in Western New York. “Western New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families r... Read More »
