Press Releases
Child Care is Economic Development Act Approved by the House
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the passage of H.R. 8326, the Child Care is Economic Development Act of 2020 or CED Act. The bipartisan bill would ask communities creating their Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies (CEDS) to include plans that would help increase affordable, quality child care in the region.
Each State to Receive At Least $4 Million Annually for the Next 5 Years
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved H.R. 2466, the State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2020. The bill provides funding to states and tribes for opioid prevention and treatment measures.
Airline Safety Measure is Final Piece of Package Advanced Following the Crash of Flight 3407
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the final rule for the Pilot Records Database has moved to the Office of Management and Budget for review. This is a final step toward implementation of the measure which has been advanced following the crash of Flight 3407.
Bill, Cosponsored by Higgins, Coordinates Government and Industry Efforts to Help Stop Payments Before Seniors Fall Victim to Fraud
The House of Representatives has approved H.R. 2610, the Fraud and Scam Reduction Act, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26).
Program Benefits Great Lakes Research & Protection
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced passage of S.910, the National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2020. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) supports university-based programs that focus on studying, conserving, and effectively using U.S. coastal resources, including those in the Great Lakes region, through the National Sea Grant Program.
Buffalo, NY – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting event to celebrate the completion of the $8.2 million, 1,325-foot armor stone revetment of the Lake Erie seawall that will protect Route 5 from Lake Erie wave action and spray.
Phase II of Back to Business program promotes and stimulates local small businesses, gears up for holiday shoppers with buy-one-get-one gift card promotion; advertising campaign, #shop716challenge promotes local biz
Shop 716 eGift card alone is estimated to produce nearly $1 million in new revenue for Erie County businesses
More Major Improvements Coming to the Outer Harbor Under the Leadership of Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) welcomed adoption of a General Project Plan (GPP) for Buffalo’s Outer Harbor by Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation (ECHDC) at their meeting on November 9, 2020.
Community Missions & Pinnacle Community Services Win Awards to Lead Community Effort
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino joined Pinnacle Community Services, Community Missions of Niagara Frontier, the Homeless Alliance of Western New York and other community partners to announce over $1.22 million and a coordinated community effort to address youth homelessness in Niagara County.
Great Lakes Task Force Members Press to Safeguard the Fresh Water System Which is Vital to the Environment & Economy
This week, as the United States marks the 48th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and colleagues on the Great Lakes Task Force warned the progress made to restore and protect the Great Lakes is at risk of unravelling.