Homeland Security

Will Ensure Hardworking Transportation Security Administration Workers Are Compensated for Commutes Between Airport Parking Lots & Duty Stations WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the final statement after the House of Representatives approved H.R. 8662, the TSA Commuting Fairness Act (H.R. 8662).  “Today, Congress averted a catastrophic government… Read more »

With holiday travel entering full swing, U.S. Congressman Tim Kennedy and U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today doubled down on their previous push to demand the Canadian Government to curb “flagpoling” at Western NY border crossings. Since launching their push earlier this year, Canada has restricted and limited the hours for this practice, as well as closing this loophole for those seeking… Read more »

Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced, beginning today, the U.S. State Department is launching a portal that will allow eligible United States citizens to renew their passports online.   “The option to renew online is an added convenience for Western New Yorkers in particular who frequently obtain passports or passport cards to cross the U.S. - Canadian border,” Congressman… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to condemn MAGA Republicans for their hyper political attack on Vice President Kamala Harris, and urged his colleagues to take up bipartisan legislation that would provide the resources and policy fixes required to solve the border crisis.  … Read more »