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Congressman Kennedy Statement on President Biden Decision to Not Seek Reelection

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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…

Congressman Kennedy Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging CDC to Delay Pet Travel Rule

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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…

Following Fatal North Tonawanda Rail Accident, Kennedy Announces $1.1 Billion in Funding Available to Improve Railroad Crossing Safety

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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…

Congressman Kennedy Encourages Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances to Apply for PACT Act Benefits

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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…

Congressman Kennedy Named to Veterans’ Affairs Committee

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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…

Congressman Kennedy Announces $2.49 Million for Niagara Falls City School District

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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…

As South Buffalo Baseball Holds First Game at Newly-Renovated Okell Park: Kennedy, Brown, Scanlon Declare Park Officially Open

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BUFFALO, N.Y. —Congressman Tim Kennedy (D-NY) and Buffalo Common Council President Christopher Scanlon were joined by leadership from the South Buffalo Baseball Association and the Buffalo Bisons, and members of the local community to cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Okell Park in South Buffalo. Following the ribbon cutting, Kennedy threw the first pitch at the Association’s first…

As Buffalo Mourns the Loss of 3-Year-Old Ramone Carter, Congressman Kennedy Calls for Congress to Act on Gun Violence

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WASHINGTON, D.C—Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) took to the floor of the House of Representatives calling for federal action in response to the gun violence killing innocent children and people in communities across the nation. In his remarks, Kennedy cited the devastating impact of the supermarket mass shooting and the young victims caught in the line of fire recently in…

Congressman Tim Kennedy Announces $100,000 for Niagara University Project Promoting STEM

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BUFFALO, NY—Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $100,000 in federal funding has been awarded to Niagara University toward a project designed to expand Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education pathways.  The grant is awarded through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Undergraduate Education.  “Quality jobs in the STEM field continue…

Congressman Kennedy Announces $215,000 in Federal Funding for the Arts

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Eight WNY Organizations Receive Awards Through the National Endowment for the Arts   Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $215,000 in federal funding for the Western New York arts community. Grants, awarded through the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), will support projects and programs at eight art institutions in Western New York.     “The arts foster…