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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...

The Buffalo Niagara International Airport is back stronger than ever, surpassing pre-COVID numbers and earning national recognition, and I plan to keep building on that momentum alongside the NFTA. Yesterday I was proud to announce $1.8 million in federal funding to provide new airport parking lot shuttles - an amenity that makes the experiences of travelers more accessible, safe, and efficient. When we invest in Western New York's future, we ensure our region continues to move forward with the ...

The work happening at Roswell Park is nothing short of heroic. It is driven by research, innovation, and the relentless dedication of doctors, nurses, scientists, and staff who show up every day to save lives and give families hope. Champions like Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz understand that continued investment in cancer research is essential to delivering breakthroughs and better treatments for patients across this country. It was an honor to show Congresswoman Wasserman Schultz Western New...

Some good news for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and all Western New Yorkers: yesterday we celebrated the start of the revitalization of Buffalo's Middle Main Street corridor. From Goodell to Kensington, this vital corridor connects our neighborhoods, businesses, hospitals, schools, and cultural institutions and deserves to reflect the strength of the City of Good Neighbors. Alongside Mayor Sean Ryan, the Buffalo Common Council, and the State of New York, we’re making smart investments in one ...

Proud to join my colleagues in Montgomery, Alabama at the #AllRoadsLeadToTheSouth Voting Rights Rally where we stand on the shoulders of the giants who came before us in the march for a more equal nation. While Donald Trump, the Supreme Court, and Republicans in Congress and State Legislatures attempt to silence the voices of Black men and women through racist Gerrymandering, Democrats will continue to speak up and fight back in defense of our fundamental right to vote.