WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after President Trump delivered his address to a Joint Session of Congress:
“Once again, when presented with an opportunity to unite the country, President Trump chose division. The American people are demanding solutions to lower the cost of living, make healthcare more affordable, and keep our communities… Read more »
Kennedy, De Jesús Jr. Take Fight From WNY To Washington To Defend Workers and Families From Harmful Trump Administration Actions
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) will be joined by Peter De Jesús Jr., President, Western New York Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, as his guest to President Trump’s first address to a Joint Session of Congress.
After taking office on… Read more »
BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) joined Western New York leaders to address the dire threat to Medicaid posed by the recent Republican budget resolution. The House-passed budget puts $880 billion of healthcare funding on the chopping block. Kennedy and other leaders emphasized the devastating impact these cuts would have on 5.5 million New Yorkers and 80 million Americans… Read more »
Kennedy Pledges To Defend WNY Federal Workforce From Wrongful Firings
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to defend federal workers in Western New York and across the country, condemning President Trump and Elon Musk for their attempt to cut federal workers and decimate services hardworking families rely… Read more »
National Institutes Of Health Funding Supports 30,000 Jobs and $8 Billion In Economic Activity In New York Alone;
Funding Cuts Will Cost Jobs, Derail Critical Research, And Endanger Public Health
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Representative Tim Kennedy visited the University at Buffalo to highlight the impact of President Trump’s recent cuts to National… Read more »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after the Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins announced the dismissal of more than 1,000 VA employees with a late-night press release:
“Last night, Trump's Department of Veterans Affairs terminated more than 1,000 VA employees with a late-night press release. This indefensible, bad-faith action… Read more »
Warns of Impact to Western New York’s Economy and Nation’s Public Health
BUFFALO, NY — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement after the Trump Administration proposed steep budget cuts, hiring freezes, and research-grant reviews for the National Institutes of Health (NIH):
“The scourge of cancer has touched everyone in our community. While researchers and… Read more »
Kennedy Warns Federal Employees Of Perils From Buyouts Offer
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) shared the following statement warning federal employees against accepting a buyout from the Trump Administration:
“My message to hardworking Western New Yorkers facing Trump’s effort to downsize the federal workforce: buyout beware,” said Congressman Tim Kennedy. “Looking… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the Community Health Center of Buffalo has been awarded $1,799,096 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
“Access to quality, affordable primary healthcare provides for better outcomes and overall community wellness,” said Congressman Kennedy, a licensed occupational therapist. “I… Read more »
VA Benefits And Care Available To More Veterans
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26), a member of the House Committee on Veteran’s Affairs, announced an expansion of the eligibility criteria under the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act, otherwise known as the PACT Act. On January 8, 2025, President Biden announced new measures to expand benefits to… Read more »
