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Kennedy Calls on Diocese to Embrace Diversity and Acceptance as Taught by Jesus and to Lead Through Tolerance and Love   Kennedy: “The Buffalo Gay Men’s Chorus Should be Celebrated”   BUFFALO, N.Y. - In a letter to Bishop Michael Fisher of the Diocese of Buffalo, Congressman Tim Kennedy has called for the reversal of the decision to cancel the Summer Choir Festival at St.… Read more »

Kennedy’s Letter Called for Swift Investigation Into Accident That Claimed Lives of Three, Including a 6-Year-Old Boy and for Recommendations to Improve Safety for At-Grade Crossings   Fatal Accident Follows a Similar Accident In January That Killed 29-Year-Old Woman   NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. - Following a letter from Congressman Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo), the Federal Railroad… Read more »

In Letter to FRA, Kennedy Noted Previous Fatal Accident at Same Location in 2001, In Addition to Other Accidents Kennedy Highlights Need for Action to Prevent Future At-Grade Crossing Deaths and Injuries NORTH TONAWANDA, N.Y. - Following a fatal collision on Friday, May 17th between an Amtrak passenger train and a passenger vehicle that claimed the lives of three people, Congressman Tim… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) was joined Tuesday evening by Congressman James Clyburn to commemorate the second anniversary of the 5/14 attack on the Jefferson Avenue Tops Supermarket in Buffalo, New York. The attack, a hate crime that took the lives of ten innocent people, was perpetrated by a white supremacist who traveled to Buffalo and targeted the grocery… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - As one of his first acts since being sworn in to the House of Representatives, Congressman Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) cosponsored H.R. 2530, the Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act, and spoke on the Floor of the House calling for swift passage of the life-saving legislation. Video: https://youtu.be/9sqVDYg1s9w “As we honor National Nurses… Read more »

Congressman Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo) was sworn in to serve in the House of Representatives on Monday, May 6, 2024. Kennedy represents New York’s 26th congressional district. Video: https://youtu.be/XLsluz0GSJI?si=3XtT7jLIMGav9yFh  In remarks on the House floor, Congressman Kennedy said in part, “I believe the character traits that define us in the Buffalo Niagara Region are the same… Read more »

The newest Member of Congress is sworn in, today, May 6, 2024 to join fellow Members of the 118th Congress. Read more »

The First Session of the 118th United States Congress commenced in January 2023 with Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives in attendance. New Congressman Timothy Kennedy of New York's 26th District joins them today. Read more »

U.S. Representative Timothy Kennedy was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House on May 6, 2024. The Honorable Timothy Kennedy was elected to serve as Representative of New York’s Congressional District. Representative Timothy Kennedy was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office. Read more »