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As New Tariffs on Canada Loom, Kennedy Warns of Dire Impacts on Regional Economy

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Kennedy Calls For Cooler Heads To Prevail Alongside Leaders From Cross-Section Of WNY Economy New Tariffs On Canada Would Impact More Than 27,000 Jobs In Kennedy’s District, Which Sees $608 Million In Goods Purchased By Canada Every Year   BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) stood with business leaders representing a cross-section of Western New York’s economy to warn…

Congressman Kennedy Statement on Flight 5342 Crash

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Condemns President Trump for Abhorrent Response BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement in the aftermath of the American Airlines Flight 5342 crash outside of Reagan Washington National Airport:  “I am praying for all the families of the victims of this terrible tragedy involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army helicopter that…

Congressmembers Kennedy & Huizenga to Serve as Co-Chairs of the Northern Border Caucus

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Members from New York & Michigan to Lead Bipartisan US-Canada Working Group Congressmembers Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-4) will serve as Co-Chairs of the Northern Border Caucus for the 119th Congress. The pair will lead the caucus, which acts as the bipartisan House of Representatives working group on United States-Canada affairs. “The United States and Canada are…

Kennedy Statement on Trump Administration Threats to FEMA

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BUFFALO, NY— Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration threatened to issue an executive order to eliminate the Federal Emergency Management Agency:  “The Trump Administration’s plans to eliminate FEMA would leave states to fend for themselves, decimating the ability of families and communities across the country to recover from…

Congressman Kennedy Named to Veterans and Homeland Security Committees

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Kennedy Named Ranking Member Of The Homeland Security Subcommittee On Emergency Management And Technology  Kennedy Will Continue To Serve On Veterans’ Affairs To Honor Nation’s Heroes BUFFALO, NY — For the 119th Congress, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) will serve on the House of Representatives Committees on Veterans’ Affairs and Homeland Security. Kennedy will hold…

Congressman Kennedy Announces Nearly $1.8 Million for Community Health Center of Buffalo

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WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the Community Health Center of Buffalo has been awarded $1,799,096 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. “Access to quality, affordable primary healthcare provides for better outcomes and overall community wellness,” said Congressman Kennedy, a licensed occupational therapist. “I…

Congressman Kennedy Announces Expansion of Eligibility Under the PACT Act

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VA Benefits And Care Available To More Veterans WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), a member of the House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs, announced an expansion of the eligibility criteria under the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, otherwise known as the PACT Act. On January 8, 2025, President Biden announced new measures to expand benefits to…

Congressman Kennedy Announces Over $323,000 to Help Protect Drivers from Wildlife Collisions on Roadways

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Bipartisan Infrastructure Award Aimed At Preventing Roadway Collisions WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $323,850 in federal funding. provided through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to the New York State Department of Transportation, to help prevent vehicle collisions with wildlife. “Many Western New Yorkers know all too well the dangers that come with close…

SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, KENNEDY ANNOUNCE $9 MILLION FOR NIAGARA UNIVERSITY TO EXPAND HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS, DIGITAL EQUITY AND EDUCATION ACROSS NIAGARA FALLS

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Funding Comes From Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Schumer Led To Passage And Will Help Expand Library Services, Computer Infrastructure And Digital Learning To Help Niagara Falls Residents & Schools Schumer, Gillibrand, Kennedy: Fed $$ Is Closing The Digital Divide In Niagara Falls!  U.S. Senate Democratic Leader Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand,…

Congressman Kennedy Announces $15 Million for EV Charging Infrastructure on SUNY Campuses

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Federal Funding Supports 700 Charging Stations Across 64 Campuses WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $15 million in federal funding to support electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at campuses across the State University of New York (SUNY) system. The award is provided through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Charging and Fueling Infrastructure…