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Congressmembers Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-2) along with fellow Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary group members Reps. Rick Larsen (D-WA-02) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) are seeking to engage their Canadian counterparts to help solve underlying issues creating major delays in the NEXUS system.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives approved emergency funding to support the people of Ukraine as they face Russia’s relentless and unwarranted attack.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the approval of the BURMA Act (H.R. 5497). The bill, cosponsored by Congressman Higgins, directs President Biden to impose sanctions on individuals who undermine stability and democracy in Myanmar, formerly Burma.
In a sweeping bipartisan vote (424-8), Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and his colleagues in the House of Representatives approved legislation taking additional action to hold Russian leader Vladimir Putin accountable for his attack on Ukraine.
The Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act (H.R. 7108):
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved legislation supporting the people and sovereignty of Ukraine.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), a member of the Congressional Bipartisan Ukrainian Caucus and House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, spoke about the ongoing Russian attack on the people and sovereignty of Ukraine, as the House prepares to take additional action in response this week.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address:
“Tonight, we heard from the President a plan to reinvest in the United States and its people. With a focus toward nation building here at home, we provide lasting benefits to communities, quality jobs for U.S. workers, and a better future for all Americans.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), a member of the bipartisan Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, released the following statement in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine:
“Over 30 years ago, the Ukrainian people chose democracy over tyranny when they declared independence from the Soviet Union and established their own government.
Following a request for clarity by Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have updated guidance relative to recognizing people as fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the eyes of the U.S. government.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a $250,000 federal grant has been awarded to the International Institute of Buffalo and community partners through the Office of Refugee Resettlement. The funding will support continuation of the Buffalo Refugee Careers Pathway Project.