Homeland Security & Public Safety
With a district bordering Canada, Brian is a recognized leader on matters related to the US-Canadian relationship. In his roles as Co-chair of the Northern Border Caucus, Co-chair of Canada-US Inter-Parliamentary Group, and a member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, Brian seeks out opportunities to build our binational relationship, fighting for adequate staffing and systems to allow for the efficient flow of goods and people across the border.
Brian works to build safer neighborhoods through his support of the federal fire grant program, the Justice in Policing Act and common sense legislation to reduce gun violence including universal background checks.
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Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is planning to be at the White House on Thursday, September 15, 2022, for President Biden’s United We Stand Summit.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced federal grant funding totaling $300,000 awarded to Temple Beth Zion in Buffalo and Temple Beth-El in Niagara Falls. Funded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and awarded through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSPG), the grants will support security enhancements at nonprofit organizations that are at a high risk for terrorist attacks.
Task Force was formed pursuant to ECE Poloncarz issuing Executive Order #22 in July 2021, declaring gun violence as a public health crisis
Numerous Task Force partners focusing on gun violence reduction initiatives, new partnerships, community education
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released the following statement on President Biden’s signing of the bipartisan Safer Communities Act:
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) released the following statement following House approval of The Safer Communities Act:
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) welcomed actions by the Senate today to advance a bipartisan legislative package that will take long overdue steps to reduce gun violence in America.
During a House Ways and Means Committee hearing titled “The Burnout Epidemic and What Working Women Need for a Stronger Economy,” Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) discussed the need to better support caregivers and end the burden of gun violence on American families.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Chris Jacobs (R-NY) and Brian Higgins (D-NY) introduced bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives that seeks to keep enhanced body armor out of the hands of mass shooters, and they named the measure in memory of Aaron Salter Jr., the supermarket security guard killed in the Buffalo massacre who was unable to stop the shooter since he was protected by enhanced body armor during the attack.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the approval of the Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (H.R. 2377). Cosponsored by Higgins, the bill establishes procedures for federal courts to issue federal extreme risk protection orders that would keep weapons out of the hands of individuals displaying dangerous behavior. These protective orders can prevent a tragic shooting before it occurs.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is a lead cosponsor of a resolution (H.Res. 1152) approved by the House of Representatives condemning the atrocity that occurred in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022 and reaffirming the House of Representatives’ commitment to combating White supremacy, hatred, and racial injustice.