Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins

1/3/2025, 6:12 PM

Brian Higgins Congressional Service

Brian Higgins is a retired United States Congressman for the state of New York. Brian served as a House Representative for the state of New York and served a total of 10 terms in congress.Brian Higgins participated in over 761 voting sessions, sponsored over 132 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 3561 individual bills.

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Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal
Brian Higgins supports policies that promote job creation, raise the minimum wage, and invest in infrastructure to stimulate economic growth.

Agriculture

Centrist
Brian Higgins advocates for supporting local farmers, increasing access to healthy food options, and protecting agricultural lands.

Immigration

Liberal
Brian Higgins supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and increased border security measures.

Education

Liberal
Brian Higgins believes in increasing funding for public schools, reducing student loan debt, and expanding access to higher education.

Energy

Liberal
Brian Higgins advocates for investing in renewable energy sources, reducing carbon emissions, and transitioning to a clean energy economy.

Climate change

Liberal
Brian Higgins recognizes the urgency of addressing climate change, supporting policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment.

Healthcare

Liberal
Brian Higgins supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting Medicare and Medicaid, and lowering prescription drug costs.

Housing

Liberal
Brian Higgins advocates for affordable housing initiatives, addressing homelessness, and protecting tenants' rights.

Transportation

Liberal
Brian Higgins supports investing in transportation infrastructure, improving public transit options, and reducing traffic congestion.

Veterans affairs

Liberal
Brian Higgins is a strong advocate for veterans, supporting increased funding for VA healthcare, mental health services, and job training programs for veterans.

Voting rights

Liberal
Brian Higgins believes in protecting voting rights, expanding access to voting, and combating voter suppression efforts.
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Brian Higgins Latest Financials

Brian Higgins 2022 Campaign Financials

During the 2022 election cycle, Brian Higgins's raised over $1,539,293.59 in total contributions. The campaign spent over $1,864,454.81 during the 2022 election. Brian's campaign spent $1,471,874.81 in operating expenses. Brian Higgins reported $793,343.64 remaining in their fund after the election for future use.
Contributions$1,539,293.59
Contributions by Individuals$618,934.64
Contributions by Political Parties$920,358.95
Disbursements$1,864,454.81
Refunded Contributions$11,160.00
Remaining Cash on Hand$793,343.64

Super PAC Contributions to Brian Higgins's 2022 Election

$100.00
The (Super PAC) spent $100.00, reported as Advertisement () to PANORAMA HISPANO in support of Brian Higgins's election run.
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$6,677.00
The DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $6,677.00, reported as Staff Lodging (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to HAMPTON INN BUFFALO in support of Brian Higgins's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$172.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $172.00, reported as Travel (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to BANK OF AMERICA in support of Brian Higgins's election run.
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$25.00
The DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $25.00, reported as Higgins Shipping (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to UPS in support of Brian Higgins's election run.
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$12,150.00
The DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $12,150.00, reported as Polling for Higgins (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to COOPER & SECREST ASSOCIATES in support of Brian Higgins's election run.
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$930.00
The DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $930.00, reported as Higgins Mailing (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to THE STRATEGY GROUP in support of Brian Higgins's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$8.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $8.00, reported as Postage (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to UPS STORE in support of Brian Higgins's election run.
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$5,420.00
The DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $5,420.00, reported as Postage for Higgins piece (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to THE STRATEGY GROUP in support of Brian Higgins's election run.
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE$11,650.00
The DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $11,650.00, reported as Polling for Higgins (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to COOPER & SECREST ASSOCIATES in support of Brian Higgins's election run.
$12,021.00
The (Super PAC) spent $12,021.00, reported as Higgins Production/Mailing () to THE STRATEGY GROUP in support of Brian Higgins's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$5,000.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $5,000.00, reported as Research Services (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE in support of Brian Higgins's election run.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE$11,650.00
The DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE (Super PAC) spent $11,650.00, reported as Polling (COORDINATED EXPENDITURE) to COOPER & SECREST ASSOC., INC. in support of Brian Higgins's election run.

Supporting and Opposing Brian Higgins's 2022 Election

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS in support of$6,992.68
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Political Action Committee spent $6,992.68 in support of Brian Higgins's 2022 election run.
SEIU LOCAL 200 UNITED in support of$398.77
The SEIU LOCAL 200 UNITED Political Action Committee spent $398.77 in support of Brian Higgins's 2012 election run.
NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FEDERATION - COPE in support of$14.65
The NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FEDERATION - COPE Political Action Committee spent $14.65 in support of Brian Higgins's 2012 election run.
CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION FUND in support of$2,512.62
The CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION FUND Political Action Committee spent $2,512.62 in support of Brian Higgins's 2012 election run.
AFL-CIO COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE in support of$542.79
The AFL-CIO COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $542.79 in support of Brian Higgins's 2010 election run.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS in support of$2,641.90
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Political Action Committee spent $2,641.90 in support of Brian Higgins's 2010 election run.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS in support of$2,398.63
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Political Action Committee spent $2,398.63 in support of Brian Higgins's 2008 election run.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS in support of$7,440.69
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS Political Action Committee spent $7,440.69 in support of Brian Higgins's 2006 election run.
NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION in opposition to$250.00
The NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Political Action Committee spent $250.00 in opposition to Brian Higgins's 2004 election run.
CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION FUND in opposition to$5,415.00
The CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION FUND Political Action Committee spent $5,415.00 in opposition to Brian Higgins's 2004 election run.
LOCAL 1199 POLITICAL ACTION FUND in opposition to$26,681.00
The LOCAL 1199 POLITICAL ACTION FUND Political Action Committee spent $26,681.00 in opposition to Brian Higgins's 2004 election run.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES in support of$8.68
The PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES Political Action Committee spent $8.68 in support of Brian Higgins's 2022 election run.
SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Brian Higgins's 2022 election run.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES in support of$59.76
The PLANNED PARENTHOOD VOTES Political Action Committee spent $59.76 in support of Brian Higgins's 2020 election run.
HEROES UNITED PAC, DBA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, DBA ASSOCIATION OF POLICE & FIRST RESPONDERS in support of$6,000.00
The HEROES UNITED PAC, DBA VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION, DBA ASSOCIATION OF POLICE & FIRST RESPONDERS Political Action Committee spent $6,000.00 in support of Brian Higgins's 2020 election run.
SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Brian Higgins's 2020 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Brian Higgins's 2018 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$20.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $20.00 in support of Brian Higgins's 2016 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Brian Higgins's 2014 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$310.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $310.00 in support of Brian Higgins's 2012 election run.
SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE in support of$10.00
The SIERRA CLUB POLITICAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $10.00 in support of Brian Higgins's 2010 election run.
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE in support of$5,507.64
The DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $5,507.64 in support of Brian Higgins's 2006 election run.
NARAL PRO-CHOICE AMERICA in support of$4.00
The NARAL PRO-CHOICE AMERICA Political Action Committee spent $4.00 in support of Brian Higgins's 2006 election run.
NEW YORK STATE LABORERS' POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE in support of$1,142.75
The NEW YORK STATE LABORERS' POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $1,142.75 in support of Brian Higgins's 2004 election run.
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE in opposition to$676,987.90
The NATIONAL REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $676,987.90 in opposition to Brian Higgins's 2004 election run.
DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE in support of$887,125.22
The DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSIONAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE Political Action Committee spent $887,125.22 in support of Brian Higgins's 2004 election run.
NEW HOUSE PAC in support of$5,000.00
The NEW HOUSE PAC Political Action Committee spent $5,000.00 in support of Brian Higgins's 2004 election run.

Brian Higgins's Latest Votes

Congress 118 Vote 8 - On Passage
PassedJanuary 11, 2024
Congress 118 Vote 31 - On Passage
PassedFebruary 1, 2024
Congress 118 Vote 30 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
PassedJanuary 31, 2024
Congress 118 Vote 29 - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
PassedJanuary 31, 2024
Congress 118 Vote 26 - On Agreeing to the Amendment
Agreed toJanuary 31, 2024

Latest Bills

OFAC Licensure for Investigators Act
Bill HR 1450March 28, 2025
DOE and NASA Interagency Research Coordination Act
Bill HR 1368March 28, 2025
Unlocking Domestic LNG Potential Act of 2025
Bill S 883March 28, 2025
Cybersecurity for Rural Water Systems Act
Bill S 1018March 28, 2025
FCC Legal Enforcement Act
Bill S 1025March 28, 2025
PRICE Act
Bill S 943March 28, 2025
Farmland Security Act of 2025
Bill S 845March 28, 2025
Guarding Readiness Resources Act
Bill S 807March 28, 2025
A resolution expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
Bill SRES 133March 28, 2025
A resolution recognizing a century of broadcasting excellence from WOWO and celebrating the radio station's 100th anniversary.
Bill SRES 135March 28, 2025
Make NEXUS Work Act
Bill HR 604December 15, 2023
To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to exempt from the Generalized System of Preferences certain tire articles, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 5593December 19, 2024
SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Bill HR 5408December 19, 2024
Opioid Treatment Providers Act
Bill HR 4788December 20, 2024
Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act
Bill HR 4286December 20, 2024
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.
Bill HRES 965July 9, 2024
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.
Bill HRES 886December 15, 2023
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.
Bill HRES 86January 31, 2024
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.
Bill HRES 819January 26, 2024
Standing with Israel as it defends itself against the barbaric war launched by Hamas and other terrorists.
Bill HRES 771December 15, 2023