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) announced the approval of the Protecting Our Kids Act (H.R.7910). Cosponsored by Congressman Higgins, this comprehensive bill raises the legal purchasing age for semiautomatic weapons, cracks down on gun trafficking, closes the ghost gun loophole, strengthens safe storage requirements, and outlaws the civilian use of bump stocks and high-capacity magazines.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the House of Representatives’ Committee on Oversight and Reform will hold a hearing on gun violence following recent deadly mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas. Oversight Committee Chair Rep. Carolyn Maloney released details about the hearing which will be held on 10am on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.
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 House of Representatives has approved a funding package that will create jobs and invest in communities across the Western New York region and the nation.
Congressman Higgins fought for the following projects to be included in the bill, which total $8,165,000 for Western New York:
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.
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), who serves as Chair of the Northern Border Caucus and the Canada-U.S. Interparliamentary Group released the following statement in response to the news that the United States is extending border restrictions for Canadians entering the U.S. through October 21, 2021.
“Continued closure of the U.S. border to vaccinated Canadians is completely unnecessary and unexplained.
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) responded to positive developments toward lifting restrictions for vaccinated travelers wishing to cross at Land Ports of Entry between the United States and Canada.