Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins

1/3/2025, 6:12 PM
Status
Inactive
State
New York
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$793,343.64
Date of Birth
1959-10-06
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal
Brian Higgins supports policies aimed at economic revitalization, with a focus on job creation and infrastructure investment. He advocates for measures that enhance local economies, particularly in his district, and supports federal investments in innovation and technology.

Agriculture

Liberal
Higgins emphasizes the importance of supporting local farmers and sustainable agricultural practices. He backs initiatives that support farm workers and promote supply chain efficiency to benefit regional agricultural economies.

Immigration

Liberal
Brian Higgins advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, emphasizing a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protections for DREAMers. He supports policies that balance border security with humane treatment of immigrants.

Education

Liberal
Higgins supports increased funding for public education and advocates for affordable higher education. He stresses the importance of making college accessible and reducing student loan debt burdens.

Energy

Liberal
Higgins promotes investment in clean and renewable energy sources. He supports efforts to transition away from fossil fuels and emphasizes the need for innovation in energy technology to combat climate change.

Climate change

Liberal
Brian Higgins recognizes climate change as a critical issue and supports federal policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. He advocates for U.S. participation in international climate agreements and investment in renewable energy technologies.

Healthcare

Liberal
Higgins is a proponent of expanding healthcare access and supports efforts to strengthen the Affordable Care Act. He advocates for measures to reduce drug prices and expand coverage to underserved communities.

Housing

Liberal
Brian Higgins supports affordable housing initiatives and federal investment in urban development projects. He backs policies that address homelessness and promote housing security for low-income families.

Transportation

Liberal
Higgins advocates for robust federal investment in transportation infrastructure, including public transit, roads, and bridges. He supports initiatives to modernize infrastructure and improve transportation efficiency.

Veterans affairs

Liberal
Brian Higgins is committed to improving services for veterans, advocating for enhanced healthcare, housing, and employment support. He supports increasing funding for Veterans Affairs and addressing issues within the VA system.

Voting rights

Liberal
Higgins supports efforts to expand voting access and protect voting rights. He advocates for measures to combat voter suppression and enhance election security and integrity.

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Expressing opposition to the use of State power against people in the United States seeking essential health care, including criminalization of the full range of sexual and reproductive health care such as abortion, gender-affirming care, and contraceptive care, and disapproving of State punishment of people for their pregnancy outcomes.
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Recognizing Operation Green Light for Veterans for supporting veterans and raising awareness about important county resources available to help veterans transition to civilian life.
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Expressing support for the designation of May 2023 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
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Condemning the atrocity that occurred in Buffalo, New York, on May 14, 2022, in which 10 Americans were killed and 3 were injured, and in which 11 of the 13 victims were Black Americans, condemning the Great Replacement Theory as a White supremacist conspiracy theory, and reaffirming the House of Representatives commitment to combating White supremacy, hatred, and racial injustice.
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Marking the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Good Friday Agreement.
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Condemning the Burmese military for perpetrating gross violations of human rights as part of its brutal campaign to suppress the democratic aspirations of the people of Burma, two years after the coup d'etat on February 1, 2021.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Congress should enact the Older Americans Bill of Rights to establish that older Americans should have the right to live with dignity and with independence.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week, to be observed from May 6 through May 12, 2023.
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Calling for the full implementation of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and expressing hope for the continued success of the Northern Ireland peace process on the 25th anniversary of the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement.
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Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims.
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Recognizing the 5-year anniversary of the horrific antisemitic attack at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 27, 2018, and condemning antisemitism.
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Expressing support for the staff of this Nation's public, school, academic, and special libraries and the essential services they provide to our communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social services and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
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Supporting the goals and principles of Transgender Day of Remembrance by recognizing the epidemic of violence toward transgender people and memorializing the lives lost this year.
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Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT).
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Expressing support for the designation of September 30, 2023, as "Rare Cancer Day" to highlight the challenges patients with rare cancers face and to raise awareness and support efforts to improve early diagnosis and treatment.
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Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day".
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Calling for the immediate release of Ryan Corbett, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of Americans by the Taliban.
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Expressing support for the designation of Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
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Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2023
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Recognizing January 2023 as "National Mentoring Month".
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Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
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Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
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Expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2023, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2023 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
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Condemning Azerbaijan's blockade of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) and ongoing human rights violations.
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Supreme Court Ethics Act.
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Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
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Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Food and Drug Administration has the authority to approve drugs for abortion care.
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Stop the Wait Act of 2023
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Assault Weapons Ban of 2023
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Honoring the victims of the March 15, 2019, shootings at mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023
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Original Black History Month Resolution of 2023
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GAAME Act of 2023
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African American History Act
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Expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning violations of human rights and state-sponsored terrorism by the Iranian Government.
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Condemning attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients.
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President and the Secretary of State should ensure that the Government of Canada does not permanently store nuclear waste in the Great Lakes Basin.
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Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Green New Deal.
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Prime Minister Golda Meir Commemorative Coin Act
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No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act
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Condemning the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.
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Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
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Susan Muffley Act of 2023
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Think Differently Database Act
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Disarm Hate Act
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Ghost Guns and Untraceable Firearms Act of 2023
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Erie Canal Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
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Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2023
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EITC Age Parity Act of 2023
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Preserving Access to Home Health Act of 2023
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Humane Cosmetics Act of 2023
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Clean Water Act of 2023
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Safe Schools Improvement Act
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Better Care Better Jobs Act
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Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2023
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Raise the Wage Act of 2023
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EACH Act of 2023
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Expanding the VOTE Act
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Federal Emergency Management Advancement of Equity Act
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Maternal and Child Health Stillbirth Prevention Act of 2024
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PRIDE Act of 2023
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FASD Respect Act
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LGBTQI+ and Women’s History Education Act of 2023
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LGBTQ+ Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2023
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Pride In Mental Health Act of 2023
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