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Kennedy, Schumer Double Down on Push for Canada to Curb ‘Flagpoling’; Lawmakers Say While Progress Has Been Made, More Needs to Be Done to Close This Loophole Creating Congestion at WNY Border Crossings

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Tags: Homeland Security, Transportation

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…

Congressman Kennedy Announces Launch of Online Passport Renewal Program

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Tags: Homeland Security

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…

Congressman Kennedy Condemns GOP Attacks on Vice President Harris—Calls for Action on Border Crisis

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Tags: Homeland Security, Upholding Democracy and Freedoms

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.  …