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Congressman Kennedy Calls Out DHS Secretary Noem on Elimination of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Program During Budget Hearing

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In Fiscal Year 2024, Western New York Received Nearly $1 Million From the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during a Committee on Homeland Security budget hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) condemned Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for the Trump Administration’s intent to eliminate critical funding…

Honoring a Hero: Kennedy Introduces Aaron Salter, Jr., Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

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Retired Law Enforcement Officer Lt. Aaron Salter Returned Fire During the 5/14 Tops Supermarket Shooting Before Being Murdered - His Heroic Actions Saved Lives Salter’s Shots Hit the Shooter, Who Was Unharmed Due to Use of Military-Grade Body Armor - Kennedy’s Legislation Would Ban Civilian Use WASHINGTON, D.C. - Joined by colleagues, gun violence prevention activists, and leaders from…

Honoring a Hero: Kennedy Introduces Aaron Salter, Jr. Responsible Body Armor Possession Act

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Retired Law Enforcement Officer Lt. Aaron Salter Returned Fire During 5/14 Tops Supermarket Shooting Before Being Murdered - His Heroic Actions Saved Lives Salter’s Shots Hit the Shooter, Who Was Unharmed Due to Use of Military-Grade Body Armor - Kennedy’s Legislation Would Ban Civilian Use BUFFALO, N.Y. - Joined by families of victims of the May 14, 2022, racially motivated mass…

Congressman Kennedy’s Statement on Firing of FEMA Administrator 

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“Yesterday, during a House Appropriations Committee Hearing, FEMA Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton said he does not believe it is in the best interest of the American people to eliminate FEMA. Today, he was summarily fired for simply telling the truth.  “As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management, with direct oversight of FEMA, I find this…

Congressman Kennedy Champions Veterans in House Veterans Affairs Committee Markup

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Kennedy Introduced Five Amendments for Committee Consideration to Support Veterans and VA Employees; House Republicans Voted No WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) reaffirmed his commitment to our nation’s veterans during a House Veterans Affairs Committee legislative markup, introducing a series of common-sense amendments to protect veterans’ employment, ensure adequate…

Congressman Kennedy’s Statement on Federal Judge Blocking Trump Executive Order Dismantling Library Services Agency

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BUFFALO, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement following U.S. District Court Judge Richard Leon’s ruling temporarily blocking the Trump administration from taking additional steps to dissolve the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS): “Once again, the courts have stepped in to stop the Trump administration from doing irreparable harm…

Reps. Kennedy, Thompson, Carter, Titus Launch Disaster Equity and Building Resilience Caucus for the 119th Congress

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Caucus Will Focus on Efforts to Protect and Enhance Federal Disaster Responses, Harden Infrastructure, and Better Prepare for Future Risks   WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), along with Reps. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), and Dina Titus (D-NV) announced the leadership and membership of the Congressional Disaster Equity and Building…

Kennedy Honors the Late Congressman John LaFalce on the House Floor

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Kennedy Leads House Tribute, Memorializing LaFalce’s Decades of Service to Western New York, New York State, and the Nation.   WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) honored the life and legacy of the late Congressman John LaFalce with a powerful tribute from the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Kennedy also led the New York Congressional Delegation and other…

Congressman Kennedy Statement on Trump’s 100th Day in Office

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement on the 100th day of President Trump’s second term:  “Today marks 100 days of chaos, broken promises, and reckless leadership from President Trump. Instead of addressing the concerns of working families, like skyrocketing grocery costs and the lack of accessible healthcare, the President has governed…

Congressman Kennedy Statement on Canada’s Federal Elections

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement on the recently held federal elections in Canada:  “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the people of Canada on the successful conclusion of their federal elections. Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party on their hard-won victory. As our closest…