(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Emergency Management and Technology subcommittee, released the joint statement below on the Trump Administration ending FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program – that the Trump Administration started… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump’s announcement regarding new tariffs globally:
“Rather than working with Congress to create new jobs, grow our economy, and make life better for all Americans, President Trump continues to gamble with our livelihoods by doubling down on his failed policies. By triggering a… Read more »
Firings Include Doctors, Infectious Disease Prevention Officials, Food and Drug Safety Specialists, and More
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement as the Department of Health and Human Services began the process of summarily firing thousands of workers:
“As an occupational therapist, the husband of a physical therapist, and the son of a nurse,… Read more »
Trump Administration Attempts to Eliminate FEMA, Jeopardizing Drone Technology Deployment In Emergency Management
WASHINGTON, DC — During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) sounded the alarm about ongoing attempts to undermine Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) preparedness and recovery missions, which include the ability of… Read more »
President Trump’s Attempt To Eliminate The Department of Education Would Decimate Access To The American Dream
Jeopardizes Nearly 1,000 Teacher Positions In Kennedy’s District
BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Buffalo Common Councilwoman Zeneta B. Everhart stood with Western New York educators, students, and elected officials to defend public schools in the face of… Read more »
President Trump’s Attack On Federal Workers Continues, Eliminating Collective Bargaining Rights For 18 Different Agencies
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's executive order that strips collective bargaining rights and worker protections from employees across the federal government:
“Collective bargaining… Read more »
Amid Attacks On Social Security Administration Services and Workforce, Kennedy Defends This Vital Social Safety Net
WASHINGTON, DC — In a speech delivered on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) defended Social Security amid attacks from the Trump Administration, including actions taken by Elon Musk to access private beneficiary data, the Social… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Emergency Management and Technology subcommittee, released the joint statement below on President Trump’s latest executive order to push the responsibility of emergency management onto the states – regardless of their… Read more »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order illegally dismantling the Department of Education:
“As an occupational therapist who provided early intervention services for children with special needs, I am horrified by the Trump Administration’s attempts to dismantle the Department of Education.
“In less than two months,… Read more »
New Rules Requiring In-Person Verification Are An Attack On The Promise of Social Security
BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced new rules requiring beneficiaries to verify their identity in-person, eliminating over-the-phone service. The new rules are set to take effect on March… Read more »
