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Congressman Kennedy Statement on Confirmation of Bryan Bedford as Federal Aviation Administration Administrator

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Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement following the Senate’s confirmation of Bryan Bedford to head the Federal Aviation Administration: “The confirmation of Bryan Bedford to lead the Federal Aviation Administration is a decision that is not only dangerous to the flying public, but a slap in the face to the families of Colgan Air Flight 3407. These families have…

Congressman Kennedy Statement on House Passage of Trump and Congressional Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement following House passage of the GOP reconciliation bill, now set to be signed into law by President Trump:  “By passing the Big Ugly Bill, President Trump and Congressional Republicans are inflicting pain and economic devastation that Americans will feel for generations. They have sold out hardworking…

Statement from Congressman Kennedy on Trump Decision to Unilaterally Terminate Trade Talks with Canada

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“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…

Congressman Kennedy Urges Senate to Reject FAA Nominee Bryan Bedford

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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…

Kennedy, Schumer, Gillibrand Raise the Alarm: GSA Threatening to "Stamp Out" Buffalo Passport Agency's Future

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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…

Congressman Kennedy Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Occupational Therapy

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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…

Kennedy Statement on Trump Administration Lawsuit Against Protect Our Courts Act

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“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…

Congressman Kennedy Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition

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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…

Congressman Kennedy Statement on the Developing Situation in the Middle East

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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…

Congressman Kennedy Votes to Reject Republican Rescissions Bill

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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 -…