Veterans

Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), a member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement, expressing outrage over the findings in a report issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (VA OIG) related to the mistreatment of veterans at the Buffalo VA Medical Center:   “The egregious neglect and failure of the… Read more »

Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), a member of the House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, expressed opposition to the proposed Continuing Resolution (CR) which fails to provide funding to care for America’s veterans.  (Congressman Kennedy on the House floor calls for more funding for veterans. View video here.) In remarks on the House floor, Congressman Kennedy… Read more »

Today, Congressman Kennedy, during a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing, demanded answers from officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the alleged administrative failures at the Buffalo VA Medical Center.  (Congressman Kennedy during the committee hearing. View here.) During the hearing, Congressman Kennedy got answers from the Honorable Michael… Read more »

Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement regarding the Republican’s proposed continuing resolution, which fails to provide adequate funding for veterans.  “The Republican continuing resolution shortchanges the VA by $12 billion and fails veterans in Western New York and across the country,” Congressman Kennedy said. “In order to properly… Read more »

Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after health care administrators were relieved of their veteran-facing posts at the Buffalo VA Medical Center amid allegations of delayed care, misconduct, and administrative failures.   “It is unacceptable for veterans to receive delayed care due to administrative failures. Our… 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 »

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 »