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Six years ago today, we lost a giant of the Civil Rights Movement and the conscience of Congress: Congressman John Lewis. He reminded us that ordinary people have the power to create extraordinary change and that the fight for a more perfect union never ends. Today, we honor his life and legacy by continuing the work he dedicated his life to: protecting the right to vote, standing up for justice, and getting into “good trouble.” My House Democratic colleagues and I will never stop fighting for e...

The U.S. House of Representatives passed Congressman Tim Kennedy’s (NY-26) legislation, H.R. 3106, the Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness (WINTER) Act. This common-sense legislation aims to strengthen the nation's preparedness for terrorist attacks during extreme winter weather events. The WINTER Act directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct a terrorism preparedness exercise examining how a successful attack on critical infrastructure du...

Following Unanimous Committee Approval, a Broad Coalition of Tourism, Business, and Cultural Organizations Urge Immediate Action to Cut Bureaucratic Red Tape for Border Communities Standing alongside a diverse coalition of some of Western New York’s top economic, cultural, and tourism leaders at the foot of the Peace Bridge crossing to Canada, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) called on the House of Representatives to immediately pass H.R. 9382, the NEXUS for Families Act. The push comes on the he...

Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the introduction of the VA Coaching Into Care Act, a bill to address a major gap in support for families and loved ones of at-risk veterans. This legislation would restart the VA’s Coaching into Care program, strengthening access to real-time mental health resources for veterans and the family members who support them. For years, the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) hosted their Coaching into Care Program, a successful initiative that created a hotline...

Joined by officials from the Erie County Water Authority and colleagues in government, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced a federal grant of nearly $960,000 for the Water Authority that will be used for its ongoing project to replace lead service lines leading to homes. Costs for homeowners to replace decades-old lead service lines can reach thousands of dollars. ECWA’s project takes advantage of its economy of scale by allowing them to contract hundreds of replacements, lowering overall ...

Rep. Kennedy talks with John Gallagher on C-SPAN's Washington Journal. Watch to hear about the DHS Release Transparency Act, ICE's cruelty, Bill Pulte nomination for Director of National Intelligence, gun violence prevention, and more.

Kennedy-Sponsored Legislation Requires Customs & Border Protection to Link NEXUS Applications for Families Together, Prevents Tedious Repeated Visits for NEXUS Interviews. Families can be Forced to Return to CBP Facility Multiple Times for Each Member’s Interviews, Adding Unnecessary Burden for Travelers.

Navy Radioman 3rd Class George Klein is a proud World War II veteran whose lifetime of service embodies the very best of our nation. George answered the call to defend freedom in the Pacific Theater, helping liberate the Philippines and serving with distinction during one of history’s defining moments. Decades later, he continued serving his community as a husband, father, deacon, and dedicated volunteer. More than 80 years later, it was an honor to present George with the military medals he rig...

Co-Sponsors Include House Homeland Security Ranking Member Bennie Thompson, Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng Shah Alam, Mostly Blind, Unable to Speak English, and With Mobility Issues, Died Five Days After Being Released Alone in Parking Lot of Closed Coffee Shop in Buffalo by DHS Washington, D.C. - Joined by House Democratic Caucus colleagues and advocates, Representative Tim Kennedy (NY-26) announced the introduction of the DHS...

The only qualification required to serve in Donald Trump's administration is to be an unapologetic loyalist. Our country and the American people are less safe because of the unqualified people Donald Trump is putting in charge. The Senate must reject Bill Pulte’s nomination and stop bending the knee to each of Trump's wishes.

After months of silence, Secretary Mullin has done the bare minimum and confirmed there is an investigation into the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam. I’m far from satisfied. From the very beginning of this tragedy, DHS has lied, obfuscated, and stonewalled, and I won’t rest until our community and Mr. Shah Alam’s family gets the answers they deserve. Answers are just the beginning. I’m demanding accountability and reform.

Shah Alam, a Rohingya Refugee with Legal Status, was Released by DHS Agents at a Closed Tim Hortons in the Buffalo Winter Without any Notice to Family. BUFFALO, N.Y. - Standing under an etching of the Constitution and its promise that individuals cannot be deprived of life, liberty, or property without proper legal procedures, Congressman Tim Kennedy announced the introduction of the DHS Release Transparency Act. The legislation, inspired by the tragic and preventable death of Nurul Amin Shah Al...