“Yesterday, during a House Appropriations Committee Hearing, FEMA Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton said he does not believe it is in the best interest of the American people to eliminate FEMA. Today, he was summarily fired for simply telling the truth.
“As Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management, with direct oversight of FEMA, I find this… Read more »
BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement following reports on the Trump administration’s plans to make it harder for communities to qualify for federal disaster relief:
“As Ranking Member of the House Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee, I am deeply concerned about the Trump administration’s latest scheme to hollow out FEMA and… Read more »
New Rules For Canadians Will Impact Tourism, Further Strain U.S.-Canada Relations
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) led 28 colleagues in sending a letter to the Trump Administration seeking clarity about new requirements for Canadians traveling to the U.S. On March 12, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security announced new requirements that include certain Canadian… Read more »
(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… Read more »
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… Read more »
Trump Administration Attempts to Eliminate FEMA, Jeopardizing Drone Technology Deployment In Emergency Management
WASHINGTON, DC — During a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) sounded the alarm about ongoing attempts to undermine Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) preparedness and recovery missions, which include the ability of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – 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 President Trump’s latest executive order to push the responsibility of emergency management onto the states – regardless of their… Read more »
Deadly Storm Strikes As Trump Administration Threatens to Dismantle FEMA and Seeks To Cut NOAA’s Weather Monitoring Workforce
BUFFALO, NY – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Ranking Member of the Emergency Management and Technology Subcommittee, released the following statement after a deadly storm system ravaged the South and Midwest.
“This past weekend, a cross-country storm… Read more »
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… Read more »
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… Read more »
