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Brian Michael Higgins is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from New York's 26th congressional district since 2005. A member of the Democratic Party, Higgins has focused on issues such as healthcare, economic development, and infrastructure throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for the Buffalo-Niagara region, working to secure federal funding for local projects and initiatives.
Yesterday we unveiled plans for a new, state-of-the-art land port of entry at the Peace Bridge in Buffalo, New York. Deploying the most advanced detection technology, the Gateway at Buffalo will improve national security and public safety…
However, the White House infrastructure plan, in my estimation, is another thinly veiled hit on local and state taxpayers.
Infrastructure is obviously a centerpiece of this bill with 159,000 structurally deficient bridges in America.
2017 was a year marked with division and distraction, a disservice to Americans seeking solutions to real challenges facing our Nation. My hope is that the new year provides an opportunity to move away from divisive discourse and toward…
A continuing resolution to extend Federal spending for 1 month may not pass because the President tweeted that he does not support funding for healthcare for 9 million American kids. This is a terrible indictment on a congressional…
Today I rise to honor the life of Dr. Jim Melius, who passed away on January 1. Possessed of a technical expertise and a fierce sense of justice, Dr. Melius was a tireless advocate for people who, due to no fault of their own, were exposed…
Each year we are reminded of the day that Continental Flight 3407 crashed in western New York. This tragedy forever changed our community and stole the lives of husbands, wives, sons, daughters, sisters, and brothers. In their grief, the…
The rich and wealthy corporate winners of this Republican tax scam love company, and they just got the company of 14 United States Senators who will personally benefit from a new 20 percent deduction for wealthy real estate investors with…
The Trump White House and the U.S. Treasury Secretary continue to issue formal reports about the Republican corporate tax cut plan. These reports are devoid of fact or credibility and have been categorically rejected by each and every…
The Republican corporate tax cut bill is a massive takeaway from middle America and a massive giveaway to corporate America. The Treasury Secretary says that these tax cuts will pay for themselves, and more. News flash for the Treasury…
Today I rise to recognize and welcome the newly constructed naval ship, the USS Little Rock, to my home city of Buffalo, New York, where it will be docked until its formal commissioning on December 16. For the first time in the history of…
It has been said by the U.S. Treasury Secretary that tax cuts pay for themselves. He says that not only will these corporate taxes pay for themselves, they will add an additional $2 trillion in economic activity. Nobody believes that…
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