Lawmakers Emphasize that Suppression of Labor Rights Will Only Worsen VA Staffing and Reduce Quality of Care for Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) led a coalition of House Democrats demanding that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) immediately reinstate collective bargaining agreements for more than 377,000 VA… Read more »
Legislation to Guarantee Burial Honors for U.S. Veterans Received Strong Bipartisan Support
Bill Now Heads to the Senate for Consideration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives has passed Congressman Tim Kennedy’s legislation, H.R. 2721, the Honoring Our Heroes Act. If enacted into law, this legislation would correct a long-standing inequity in how the Department of… Read more »
Kennedy Demanded Answers on Behalf of Veterans in Western New York
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) raised urgent concerns about the Trump administration’s workforce reductions at the Department of Veterans Affairs and demanded accountability on behalf of Western New York’s veterans… Read more »
Kennedy’s Legislation Would Expand Education Benefits for Families of Fallen Service Members
WASHINGTON, DC – During a House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Legislative Hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) testified in support of his bill, the Gold Star Family Education Parity Act (H.R. 2720), legislation that would expand and modernize education benefits for the surviving… Read more »
Kennedy Introduced Five Amendments for Committee Consideration to Support Veterans and VA Employees; House Republicans Voted No
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) reaffirmed his commitment to our nation’s veterans during a House Veterans Affairs Committee legislative markup, introducing a series of common-sense amendments to protect veterans’ employment, ensure adequate… Read more »
Kennedy, a Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Gathers Direct Insight from Veterans
BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) convened a veterans’ roundtable to hear directly from local veterans and advocates about the most pressing issues affecting the community, including staffing shortages at the Buffalo VA Medical Center, healthcare access delays, and persistent… Read more »
BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after voting against the Republican Budget Resolution:
“The Republican Budget Resolution passed today in the House of Representatives begins the process of the largest Medicaid cut since the program’s inception. Make no mistake: this was a vote to cut essential healthcare services for seniors,… Read more »
Kennedy Presented Wilke With Medals Including The Bronze Star And Purple Heart For WWII Service
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) commemorated the 100th birthday of Edgar C. Wilke. Born April 5, 1925, and a native of Western New York, Mr. Wilke served in the 24th Infantry Division of the 21st Regiment during World War II, achieving the rank of Private First… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
