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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).
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.
Buffalo Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives has approved the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (HR350).
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.
Congressman Higgins Announces Passage of John R. Lewis: Freedom to Vote Act & Urges Senate to Follow
Following the approval of the John R. Lewis: Freedom to Vote Act in the House, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is urging the U.S. Senate to change antiquated rules in order to ensure the passage of this critical legislation to safeguard equal voting rights for every American.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a federal grant totaling $600,000 awarded to the International Institute of Buffalo (IIB). Funded by the U.S. Department of Justice and awarded through the Office for Victims of Crime’s (OVC) Housing Assistance Grants for Victims of Human Trafficking program, this grant supports specialized housing and employment services for survivors of human trafficking.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced a total of $2,240,102 in American Rescue Plan funding will be delivered to Western New York as part of a nationwide initiative to invest in the infrastructure of health centers in underserved neighborhoods.