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Congressman Kennedy Statement on Deadly Cross-Country Storm

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Deadly Storm Strikes As Trump Administration Threatens to Dismantle FEMA and Seeks To Cut NOAA’s Weather Monitoring Workforce BUFFALO, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Ranking Member of the Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee, released the following statement after a deadly storm system ravaged the South and Midwest.  “This past weekend, a cross-country storm…

Congressman Kennedy Invites High School Students to Participate in the Congressional Art Competition

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Tags: Education

Winning Piece to be on Display in the Hall of the U.S. Capitol BUFFALO, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) is inviting local high school students to participate in the annual Congressional Art Competition. This nationwide art competition highlights the significance of art education in our nation’s schools by showcasing the work of our country’s most gifted young artists. The…

Congressman Kennedy Joins Homeland Ranking Member Thompson in Introducing the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act

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Legislation Would Boost Pay And Worker Rights For 47,000+ Transportation Security Officers WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after joining House Committee on Homeland Security Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (MS-02), and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) to introduce the Rights for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Workforce…

Reps. Kennedy and Garbarino Announce House Passage of Bipartisan TSA Commuting Fairness Act

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Legislation Will Help Ensure Hardworking Transportation Security Administration Employees Are Compensated For Commutes Between Airport Parking Lots And Duty Stations  (Congressman Kennedy speaking on the House floor in favor of his bill.) WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02) released the following statements after the House…

Congressman Kennedy Denounces Trump Administration Move Eliminating Collective Bargaining for TSA Workforce

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after the Trump Administration’s announcement eliminating the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) collective bargaining agreement for Transportation Security Officers (TSOs): “The Trump Administration has proven once again that it does not stand with working people – this time by stripping the…

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…