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 »
Congressman Kennedy (NY-26), during a House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing, secured recognition from Dr. Shereef Elnahal, Under Secretary for Health, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, that the Buffalo VA Medical Center ought to be replaced by a new hospital.
(Congressman Kennedy during the hearing.)
During the hearing, Congressman Kennedy summarized the challenges facing… Read more »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced new resources from the Social Security Administration designed to assist individuals with Sickle Cell Disease, their families, and healthcare team in navigating the process of applying for and receiving disability benefits. Find new resources to assist children, adults, and healthcare providers on how to receive disability benefits here,… Read more »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced residents in New York State will receive $360,185,996 in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). HEAP makes home heating assistance available to eligible residents.
“As the winter season approaches, HEAP funding helps to fill the gap to ensure seniors and… Read more »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $525,550 in federal funding for the Buffalo Rising Against Violence at ECMC (BRAVE) Trauma Recovery Center. This funding will expand comprehensive services and accessibility to support the needs of human trafficking survivors and increase community capacity to screen, identify, and appropriately refer survivors for services. This funding… Read more »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) sent a letter to New York State Governor Kathy Hochul urging her administration to intervene in the planned closure of Weinberg Campus’ Rosa Coplon Living Center in Western New York.
In the letter, Kennedy wrote that the closure would exacerbate the state’s ongoing care crisis, “There are 5,600 fewer nursing home beds available today than… Read more »
Today, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) released the following statement applauding the Biden-Harris Administration for finalizing stronger requirements for identifying lead paint dust in homes and childcare facilities.
“I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration for protecting our children from lead paint contaminants in homes and childcare facilities,” said Congressman Kennedy.… Read more »
Today, Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26) released the following statement after introducing the bipartisan Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner in VA Hospitals (SANE VA) Act, along with Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN-02). Additional co-sponsors include Reps. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL-23), Nancy Mace (R-NC-01) and Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL-13).
This bill would direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to… Read more »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) is reminding Western New York residents that free COVID tests are now available through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The tests can be requested online or through a toll-free phone number and mailed directly to your home.
“This is a great opportunity for residents to stock up and have tests on hand as we head into the winter… Read more »
Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced $7,731,872 in new federal funding for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center to renovate its newly integrated biobank, the Roswell Park Biorepository, made possible through the Office of the Director of the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Research Facilities Construction Grants.
“I am proud to announce $7,731,872 in new federal… Read more »
