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@RepBrianHiggins

Official account for the Office of Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) representing portions of Erie and Niagara counties.

WNY and Washington, DC
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Joined April 2009
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  1. Mar 8

    10 years ago Buffalo's Memorial Auditorium was being torn down to make way for WNY's new waterfront. Here's a look back at the building shortly before demo.

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  2. Mar 8

    $28 million in grants including over $20.4M in federal funding awarded to researchers leading the way in cutting-edge discovery:

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  3. Mar 8

    The House just passed , the Act. Proud to vote for this generational government reform legislation that will expand access to voting, ensure the security of our elections, get rid of big money in politics, and hold public officials accountable.

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  4. Mar 7

    Talked about direct to consumer prescription drug advertising and the need to lower the cost of prescription drugs at health care hearing today. Full question and answer here:

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  5. Mar 7

    Details about the high school Congressional Art Competition available via :

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  6. Mar 7

    WNY has come a long way over the last 10 years. Take a look at where we were and where we're going in this story by 's :

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    Mar 6

    House reauthorizes West Valley Demonstration Project

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  8. Mar 7

    This week's vote on carries that legacy forward : - Restoring protections in the Voting Rights Act - Promoting same day registration & early voting - Protecting election integrity

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  9. Mar 7

    in 1965 peaceful protesters rallying for were met by troopers with billy clubs after crossing the Edmund Pettus Bridge in what became known as . In 2013 I joined civil rights leader , who was there that day, on a visit to the site.

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    Mar 7

    For more than 75 years, the deliciously sweet aroma of freshly toasted has floated from the factory to lucky noses across our city. Happy , Buffalo!

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  11. Mar 7

    Talking now about efforts to lower prescription drug prices in the :

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  12. Mar 6

    Infrastructure is one of the best investments the government can make. Unlike a corporate tax cut, infrastructure pays for itself, to the tune of $3 in economic activity per $1 invested, according to . Full remarks from today at

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  13. Mar 6

    Great catching up with Dave Czarnecki from Cheektowaga and Dan McMahon from Grand Island, visiting DC for this week’s Spring Legislative Conference, busy on the Hill advocating

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    Mar 6

    Since the repeal of , ISPs are already throttling streaming speeds, up charging for HD and picking winners and losers. Consumers are left watching the internet slowly change in front of their eyes. It's time to .

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    Mar 6

    REMINDER: Ways & Means will be live in 30 minutes for a hearing to discuss our nation’s crumbling infrastructure and the immediate steps Congress must take to solve this problem. Tune in here:

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    Mar 6

    What makes the Great Lakes so great? Check out this interactive map and find out!

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    Mar 6

    Today at 10:30 AM EST, Past-President Greg DiLoreto, PE, will testify before the House Ways & Means Committee during a hearing on " Our Nation's Crumbling and the need for Immediate Action". Learn more about the hearing here:

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    Mar 6

    HORNS UP! Congratulations to the UB Bulls men's basketball team. A school record-tying 27 wins. One more game then on to the MAC tourney!

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  19. Mar 5

    Joined my colleagues , , and on the House floor today in support of legislation that will fund the clean-up of the West Valley Demonstration Project and prevent harmful waste from contaminating waterways in Western New York.

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    Mar 4

    Rep. Higgins spoke to News 4 on his support for Medicare at 50 and why he thinks the Skyway needs to go.

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