Grant Will Facilitate Archeological Research at the Site of the Cataract House NIAGARA FALLS, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) joined Sara Capen, Executive Director of the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino, Legislator Jeffrey Elder, Niagara Falls NAACP President Renae Kimble, Niagara Falls Council Member Brian Archie, Niagara Falls Council President Jim ... Read More »
National Institutes Of Health Funding Supports 30,000 Jobs and $8 Billion In Economic Activity In New York Alone; Funding Cuts Will Cost Jobs, Derail Critical Research, And Endanger Public Health BUFFALO, N.Y. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Tim Kennedy visited the University at Buffalo to highlight the impact of President Trump’s recent cuts to National Institutes of H... Read More »
Infantryman Who Entered U.S. Army from Puerto Rico Brings Old San Juan Vibe to Niagara Street Salon BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) presented Buffalo small business owner Efrain Burgos with the military service medals he earned while serving in the United States Army over 40 years ago. “It is an honor to pay tribute to U.S. Army Specialist Efrain Burgos for the bravery and sacrifices... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement in response to ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB): "The CFPB is one of the most successful federal initiatives in years. Its impact is not abstract, it makes a real difference in peoples’ lives. In my district last year, the CFPB fielded more than ... Read More »
Warns of Impact to Western New York’s Economy and Nation’s Public Health BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after the Trump Administration proposed steep budget cuts, hiring freezes, and research-grant reviews for the National Institutes of Health (NIH): “The scourge of cancer has touched everyone in our community. While researchers and scientists in Wes... Read More »
Kennedy Warns Federal Employees Of Perils From Buyouts Offer WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) shared the following statement warning federal employees against accepting a buyout from the Trump Administration: “My message to hardworking Western New Yorkers facing Trump’s effort to downsize the federal workforce: buyout beware,” said Congressman Tim Kennedy. “Looking at the facts, th... Read More »
Congressman Tim Kennedy released the following statement after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent granted Elon Musk and the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access to sensitive Treasury Department payment systems and private data: “Enabled by Treasury Secretary Bessent, Elon Musk has bullied his way into accessing Treasury Department payment systems and private personal data, in... Read More »
Kennedy Continues Fight Against Harmful Tariffs To Protect Western New York Economy and Families From Skyrocketing Prices U.S. Representative Tim Kennedy today led a letter with 60 House Democratic colleagues to President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Acting Secretary of Commerce Jeremy Pelter, and Acting United States Trade Representative Juan Millán, demanding the administration ... Read More »
Kennedy Calls For Cooler Heads To Prevail Alongside Leaders From Cross-Section Of WNY Economy New Tariffs On Canada Would Impact More Than 27,000 Jobs In Kennedy’s District, Which Sees $608 Million In Goods Purchased By Canada Every Year BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) stood with business leaders representing a cross-section of Western New York’s economy to warn against the dire cons... Read More »
Condemns President Trump for Abhorrent Response BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement in the aftermath of the American Airlines Flight 5342 crash outside of Reagan Washington National Airport: “I am praying for all the families of the victims of this terrible tragedy involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter that took the lives of 6... Read More »
Members from New York & Michigan to Lead Bipartisan US-Canada Working Group Congressmembers Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4) will serve as Co-Chairs of the Northern Border Caucus for the 119th Congress. The pair will lead the caucus, which acts as the bipartisan House of Representatives working group on United States-Canada affairs. “The United States and Canada are allies and trad... Read More »
BUFFALO, NY— Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration threatened to issue an executive order to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency: “The Trump Administration’s plans to eliminate FEMA would leave states to fend for themselves, decimating the ability of families and communities across the country to recover from natural disasters a... Read More »
Kennedy Named Ranking Member Of The Homeland Security Subcommittee On Emergency Management And Technology Kennedy Will Continue To Serve On Veterans’ Affairs To Honor Nation’s Heroes BUFFALO, NY — For the 119th Congress, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) will serve on the House of Representatives Committees on Veterans’ Affairs and Homeland Security. Kennedy will hold a leadership role on Homeland S... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the Community Health Center of Buffalo has been awarded $1,799,096 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “Access to quality, affordable primary healthcare provides for better outcomes and overall community wellness,” said Congressman Kennedy, a licensed occupational therapist. “I commend Dr. Ansari an... Read More »
VA Benefits And Care Available To More Veterans WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), a member of the House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs, announced an expansion of the eligibility criteria under the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, otherwise known as the PACT Act. On January 8, 2025, President Biden announced new measures to expand benefits to veterans expose... Read More »
