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Congressman Kennedy Defends FEMA, Demands Action to Protect Communities

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Kennedy Warns Undermining FEMA Is Reckless, Dangerous Threat To Disaster Preparedness WASHINGTON, D.C. — Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) called on lawmakers to strengthen disaster preparedness and support vital emergency response workers during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing.   Kennedy warned that…

Congressman Kennedy Mourns the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement mourning the loss of his colleague Congressman Sylvester Turner, who represented the 18th Congressional District of Texas:  “I am extremely saddened to hear of the passing of my friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner. I deeply admired his unwavering dedication to the city and people he…

Congressman Kennedy Condemns Trump Administration’s Latest Cuts to Veterans Services

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A Leaked Memo From The Department Of Veteran Affairs Details Plan To Slash Workforce By As Many As 83,000 Employees This Year  WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement as President Trump’s Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is poised to lay off more than 83,000 employees this year, according to a leaked internal VA memo. “This…

Congressman Kennedy on Tariffs: “Hardworking Families Will Pay The Price”

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Canada Immediately Levied 25% Retaliatory Tariffs On U.S. Goods, Standing To Hike The Cost Of Consumer Good  WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement as President Trump’s levied tariffs on Canada:  “Trump’s tariffs, now officially implemented, have already created economic turmoil in Western New York and across the country,”…

Congressman Kennedy Statement Following Trump’s Address to Congress

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump delivered his address to a Joint Session of Congress: “Once again, when presented with an opportunity to unite the country, President Trump chose division. The American people are demanding solutions to lower the cost of living, make healthcare more affordable, and keep our communities…

WNY Labor Leader Peter De Jesús Jr. to Join Congressman Kennedy for Trump’s First Address to Congress

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Kennedy, De Jesús Jr. Take Fight From WNY To Washington To Defend Workers and Families From Harmful Trump Administration Actions WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) will be joined by Peter De Jesús Jr., President, Western New York Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, as his guest to President Trump’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress.  After taking office on…

Congressman Kennedy Demands Trump End Trade War with Canada Ahead of Midnight Deadline

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Last Month, Kennedy Led 63 Of His House Colleagues In Opposing Tariffs On Canada, Which Will Serve As A Consumer Tax On Americans WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement as the Trump Administration prepares to impose disastrous tariffs on Canada at midnight tonight:  “It’s been one month since I led 63 of my colleagues, representing tens of…

Congressman Kennedy Defends Medicaid Alongside WNY Healthcare, Labor, Community, and Elected Leaders

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BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) joined Western New York leaders to address the dire threat to Medicaid posed by the recent Republican budget resolution. The House-passed budget puts $880 billion of healthcare funding on the chopping block. Kennedy and other leaders emphasized the devastating impact these cuts would have on 5.5 million New Yorkers and 80 million Americans…

Congressman Kennedy Statement on Trump Meeting with Zelenskyy

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump’s disastrous meeting with President Zelenskyy:  “What occurred today in the Oval Office was disgraceful. Trump’s treatment of Zelenskyy was demeaning, disrespectful, and beneath the dignity of the Office of the President of the United States. Let’s be clear: Ukraine is a…

Kennedy Condemns Trump Administration's Cuts to VA Workforce; Advocates for Increased Staffing During Hearing

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Kennedy To Veterans: “I’m Disgusted By the Way You’ve Been Treated” WASHINGTON, D.C. — During a House Committee on Veterans Affairs’ legislative hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) expressed outrage over the treatment of federal workers who are responsible for delivering the benefits and care veterans have earned and deserve, noting that many such workers are veterans…