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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
West Seneca Resident Served in the U.S Army During the Vietnam War
PFC Gang, A South Buffalo Native, Served in the 17th Cavalry Regiment of the 199th Infantry Brigade and was Wounded in Battle in February 1968
BUFFALO, N.Y. - During a ceremony in front of the Purple Heart Monument at the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) presented United… Read more »
H.R. 8662, the TSA Commute Fairness Act, Will Help Ensure that Hardworking TSA Employees Are Compensated for Commutes Between Airport Parking Lots and Duty Stations, Which Can Often be Miles Apart
Bill Requires TSA to Consider Feasibility of Using Mobile Phones and Location Data to Allow Employees to Clock In and Out of Work from Parking Lots and Bus… Read more »
After Using CPR on a Friend who Suffered Cardiac Arrest, Kennedy is Working to Expand Access to AEDs and to CPR Training, Both of Which Can Save Lives
Kennedy Notes that the World Saw the Power of CPR and AEDs when Buffalo Bills Player Damar Hamlin Was Saved After Cardiac Arrest
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26) joined colleagues Rep. Sheila… Read more »
