BUFFALO, NY—Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy released the following statement after announcing $493,910 for the University of Buffalo to research the workplace experiences of library and information science (LIS) professionals who are BIPOC and first generation in order to improve workplace experiences.
“Today’s funding will help empower library and information science… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced two federal grants totaling $175,386.66 for fire departments serving neighborhoods in the Towns of Wheatfield and Lewiston. The funding is provided through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) program.
“This federal funding provides critical resources to support the selfless… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement on his amendment to the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 to address harmful algal blooms (HABs). Specifically, the amendment would increase the environmental health account by $5 million for research activities for harmful algal blooms in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement regarding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announcing updates to new rules for dog-owners crossing the border.
(Congressman Kennedy on the House floor welcoming changes to the new rule.)
“Today’s announcement that the CDC will implement changes to… Read more »
BUFFALO, NY—Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Joe Biden announced that he would not seek reelection.
“President Biden has made a choice, like countless times before, to put the country above himself. His decision not to seek reelection allows us to reflect on his legacy that will long endure. History will remember him for… Read more »
BUFFALO, NY—Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after joining a bipartisan letter urging the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Mandy Cohen to delay new rules that would require dogs entering the U.S. from Canada to be older than six months and have a CDC-approved Dog Import Form, among other things.
“I am working across the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26) released the following statement announcing that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has released a notice of funding opportunity for the Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Program, totaling $1.1 billion:
“We all saw the tragic consequences of at-grade crossing collisions, with four lives lost this year alone in… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement encouraging veterans who began the process of filing for benefits under the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act to complete their claims before an upcoming… Read more »
Congressman Kennedy Named to Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-8), and Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Mark Takano (CA-39) released the following statements after Congressman Kennedy was named to the Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
“There is no greater honor than to… Read more »
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.—Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $2,494,531 for the Niagara Falls City School District to continue the operation of the Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The funding is awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families.
“Head Start helps to level the playing field, providing early learning and… Read more »
