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Kennedy, Schumer, Gillibrand Raise the Alarm: GSA Threatening to "Stamp Out" Buffalo Passport Agency's Future

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In Letter to GSA, Federal Representatives Urge GSA to Keep Passport Agency in Downtown Buffalo, Citing Easy Access Throughout the Region Buffalo Passport Agency, The Only Agency Within Hundreds of Miles, Opened in 2010, Easing the Process of Expedited Passport Processing for Thousands of WNYers BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Senator Charles Schumer, and Senator Kirsten…

Congressman Kennedy Votes to Reject Republican Rescissions Bill

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Legislation Attempts to Codify Illegal Impoundments, Attacks Free Press, and Hurts National Security WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) shared the following statement after the House voted 214-212 to approve the Trump Administration’s rescissions package:  “Generations of Americans have relied on the educational and informational programming produced by public media -…

Reps. Kennedy, Thompson, Carter, Titus Launch Disaster Equity and Building Resilience Caucus for the 119th Congress

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Caucus Will Focus on Efforts to Protect and Enhance Federal Disaster Responses, Harden Infrastructure, and Better Prepare for Future Risks   WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), along with Reps. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), and Dina Titus (D-NV) announced the leadership and membership of the Congressional Disaster Equity and Building…

Congressman Kennedy Statement on the Republican Budget Resolution

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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,…

Ranking Members Thompson & Kennedy Statement on Trump Administration Ending the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Program

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(WASHINGTON) – 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 the Trump Administration ending FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program – that the Trump Administration started…

Congressman Kennedy Statement on President Trump’s Tariffs

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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump’s announcement regarding new tariffs globally:  “Rather than working with Congress to create new jobs, grow our economy, and make life better for all Americans, President Trump continues to gamble with our livelihoods by doubling down on his failed policies. By triggering a…

Congressman Kennedy Denounces Trump’s Move To Gut Union Protections

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President Trump’s Attack On Federal Workers Continues, Eliminating Collective Bargaining Rights For 18 Different Agencies WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's executive order that strips collective bargaining rights and worker protections from employees across the federal government:  “Collective bargaining…

Congressman Kennedy: New Trump Administration Rules Will Hurt Vulnerable Seniors Who Rely On Social Security

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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…

Congressman Kennedy Joins Homeland Ranking Member Thompson in Introducing the Rights for the TSA Workforce Act

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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…

Reps. Kennedy and Garbarino Announce House Passage of Bipartisan TSA Commuting Fairness Act

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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…