Kennedy Also Pressed FEMA Representative on Agency’s Broad Staffing Cuts and Diminished Emergency Response Capacity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a House Committee on Homeland Security hearing yesterday, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) underscored that the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown is a direct result of President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ refusal to… Read more »
Kennedy Renews Calls for Accountability to Newly-Confirmed DHS Secretary Mullin
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) sent an oversight letter to the newly-confirmed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin, demanding an immediate and comprehensive federal investigation into the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam in Buffalo, New York. This letter comes… Read more »
As New York faces stronger storms, higher seas, and more frequent flooding, Rep. Tim Kennedy commits to leading on solutions to build resilience and improve disaster recovery processes.
The American Flood Coalition (AFC) today recognized Representative Tim Kennedy (NY) as a Federal Champion for his leadership, public service, and commitment to finding solutions to challenges… Read more »
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the below statement today following receipt of New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ response to his letter requesting an investigation by her office into the circumstances surrounding the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam.
“I am grateful to Attorney General Letitia James for her swift response to my request for an independent… Read more »
Speaking on House Floor, Kennedy Reiterated the Need for a Complete and Independent Investigation into Shah Alam’s Death After Being Abandoned by DHS
Kennedy’s Colleagues, Including Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Nadler, and U.S. Senator Padilla, Highlighted Shah Alam’s Case in Oversight Hearings With Kristi Noem
WASHINGTON, D.C. – More than a week after the preventable and tragic death of… Read more »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), a member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement today following the firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
“I have called for Kristi Noem’s resignation or impeachment for months. And while her firing is welcome news, the severe damage she caused is already done. Long before she was fired by President Trump, Kristi Noem trampled… Read more »
Senior Trump Administration officials delivered a classified briefing to Members of Congress regarding the attack on Iran. Rep. Tim Kennedy released the following statement:
“Donald Trump campaigned on keeping our nation out of foreign wars. Instead, he has launched one without a defined mission, without a plan, and without Congress. Yesterday’s briefing did nothing to convince me… Read more »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement:
“Last night, Donald Trump launched pre-emptive military strikes against Iran without Congressional authorization or making the case to the American people.
“Iran is a dangerous, murderous regime. However, the Constitution is clear: Congress declares war. Trump chose escalation over diplomacy, putting American lives… Read more »
Kennedy Joined by Ranking Members Thompson and Raskin, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Meng in Oversight Letter to DHS Secretary Noem
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), alongside Ranking Members Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (NY-06), sent an oversight letter to Department of… Read more »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) sent the below letter today to Attorney General Letitia James in response to the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam in Buffalo, New York.
See the text of the full letter below:
February 26, 2026
Honorable Letitia James
Office of the Attorney General
The Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
Dear Attorney General James,
I write to formally request that your… Read more »
