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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), a member of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, announced the final approval of the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R.8404). The bill, cosponsored by Higgins, will constitutionally recognize same-sex marriage, and formally repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act.
Congressman Higgins Welcomes News That FDA is Planning to End Discriminatory Blood Donation Policies
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) welcomed the long overdue news that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing to update its guidelines regarding blood donations, moving away from blanket, discriminatory rules banning donations from some gay and bisexual men.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the approval of the PAVA Program Inclusion Act (S.3969). The bipartisan bill builds on previous legislation to increase voting access for people with disabilities in the Northern Mariana Islands and American Indian consortiums.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) and Starbucks Workers United announce Buffalo employee and organizer, Michelle Eisen will testify this week before the House of Representatives’ Committee on Education & Labor. Eisen will be a witness during a full committee hearing titled: “In Solidarity: Removing Barriers to Organizing.”
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced approval by the House of Representatives of the Respect for Marriage Act (HR 8404).
Buffalo Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (HR350).
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) joined members of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, House of Representatives Majority Whip James Clyburn, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other members of Congress to denounce the racist mass shooting which occurred in Buffalo, New York and other ongoing efforts to promote hate in America.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26), who represents Western New York including the City of Buffalo, gave remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives following the recent, horrific mass shooting that occurred at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the approval of the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act (H.R. 2116). The bill prohibits discrimination based on the texture or style of an individual’s hair.