Resources for Western New Yorkers Affected by New Trump Administration Policies

A Message from Congressman Kennedy: 

During this unprecedented time in our nation’s capital, I’ve heard from so many Western New Yorkers who are deeply concerned about the harmful executive orders and actions coming out of the Trump Administration. I share those concerns. These policies threaten our communities, our values, and the hardworking families who call Western New York home. That’s why I am fighting in Congress to push back against these attacks and stand up for our neighbors. 

Here in Western New York, nearly 8,500 federal employees serve our region and our nation. President Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to slash the federal workforce have left many families facing uncertainty and put critical services at risk. I have fought—and will continue to fight—to protect our public servants and support working families.

If you or someone you know has been impacted by the Trump Administration’s policies, I want to hear from you. Your voice matters in this fight.

Please share your story here.

Sincerely,

Congressman Tim Kennedy

Resources for Federal Workers

If you are a federal employee, you can learn more about your employment rights here: 

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/employee-relations/employee-rights-appeals/#url=Appeals 

If you believe that your employer is engaged in prohibited practices, resources for understanding these practices and the right to appeal can be found here:

https://www.mspb.gov/ppp/ppp.htm#faq

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/employee-relations/employee-rights-appeals/ 

If you are a whistleblower, learn more about resources available to you here:

https://whistleblower.house.gov/resources/resources-whistleblowers 

If you are a civil servant, understand your civil service protections here: https://guides.loc.gov/federal-civil-service-employment-law

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with disabilities, you can find more information below: 

https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants 

Immigration Resources

Learn more about Immigrants' Rights in New York State: https://ag.ny.gov/resources/individuals/immigrants-rights 

Help with a Federal Agency 

If you can't get an answer from a federal agency in a timely fashion, or if you feel you have been treated unfairly, our office may be able to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. While we cannot guarantee you a favorable outcome, we will do our best to help you receive a fair and timely response to your problem. Constituents can contact us for assistance in dealing with Federal agencies.

You can submit your casework request here or call my Buffalo Office at (716) 852-3501