"Donald Trump and Kristi Noem have weaponized ICE against the American people. The agency has terrorized communities, operated with impunity, and shown a complete lack of accountability under this administration.
That's why I voted against the Homeland Security appropriations bill. I support responsible border security and the essential work of agencies like FEMA and TSA, but this… Read more »
Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,600,000 for the Erie County Water Authority (ECWA) to improve drinking water. This funding will specifically support the project to replace lead service lines and galvanized service lines throughout the ECWA’s direct service area, helping to offset the high cost of… Read more »
Kennedy, Congress’s Only Occupational Therapist, Sounded Alarm on Cuts to Early Intervention Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) delivered a speech on the House floor underscoring the devastating impact of the Trump administration’s attacks on the Department of Education and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Compounded by recent cuts to… Read more »
In Wake of Tragedy Kennedy Calls for Noem’s Impeachment if She Refuses to Resign
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) condemned the killing of Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen who was shot and killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota last week. Kennedy expressed outrage over the tragedy and underscored the devastating impact on Ms. Good’s… Read more »
As Costs Continue to Rise and Healthcare Premiums Skyrocket, Kennedy Applauded the Successful Democratic Effort to Force a Vote on Extending Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) delivered a forceful speech on the House Floor, calling attention to the expiration of the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits. In his remarks, Kennedy warned of the… Read more »
Kennedy Urges Colleagues to Remember the Horrors of Trump-Incited Insurrection on Solemn Anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) delivered remarks on the House Floor during proceedings convened by the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Jim Clyburn (SC-06), and Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), reflecting on the fifth anniversary of the January 6th attack on the… Read more »
Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act Would Ensure Fair, Federal Funding for Inland and Great Lakes Ports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) joined Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Frank Mrvan (IN-01), Randy Weber (TX-14), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Erin Houchin (IN-09), and Robin Kelly (IL-02) to… Read more »
The Loan Equity for Advanced Professionals Act Restores Fairness and Financial Parity for all Advanced Degree Students
New Misguided Policy Created by the Big, Ugly Bill Slashes Amount Many Borrowers Can Receive, Slamming the Door Shut to Professional Advancement
AMHERST, N.Y. – Joined at Daemen University by educators, professionals, students, and advocates, Congressman Tim Kennedy… Read more »
H.R. 1 Cut Loan Limits in Half for Graduate Student Professions, Maxing Out at $100,000
LEAP Act Will Ensure that Graduate Students and Professional Students Receive the Same Amount of Borrowing Capacity, Opening Careers up to More Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), alongside Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-2) and Rep. Shomari Figures (AL-2), introduced… Read more »
SAFE Comms Act Pushes Back Against Trump’s Attacks on Lifesaving FEMA Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), along with Representatives Rob Menendez (NJ-08), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), and Nanette Barragan (CA-44), introduced the Supporting and Advancing Federal Emergency Communications through Infrastructure (SAFE Comms) Act, legislation to ensure that… Read more »
