“President Trump’s decision to blow up trade talks with Canada is a direct threat to working families in Western New York and across the country. It demonstrates, once again, that this President is more interested in protecting his ego than the economic future of small businesses and working families. This is about jobs, paychecks, and being able to put food on the table for countless… Read more »
In a Letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Kennedy Raised Dire Concerns About Bedford’s Qualifications
BUFFALO, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) formally called on the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation to reject the nomination of Bryan Bedford for Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). In a… Read more »
In Letter to GSA, Federal Representatives Urge GSA to Keep Passport Agency in Downtown Buffalo, Citing Easy Access Throughout the Region
Buffalo Passport Agency, The Only Agency Within Hundreds of Miles, Opened in 2010, Easing the Process of Expedited Passport Processing for Thousands of WNYers
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Senator Charles Schumer, and Senator Kirsten… Read more »
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… 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… 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… 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… 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 -… 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… 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… Read more »
