Press Releases

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 »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »