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Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins

9/19/2025, 10:03 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.

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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Latest Bills

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
Bill HR 6968March 11, 2026
HONOR Act
Bill S 327March 11, 2026
Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7147March 11, 2026
A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
Bill S 3894March 11, 2026
A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize representatives of veterans service organizations to participate in presentations to promote certain benefits available to veterans during preseparation counseling under the Transition Assistance Program of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes.
Bill S 3938March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand access to school-wide arts and music programs, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4018March 11, 2026
A bill to allow States to require payment of State fees related to boating as a condition for issuance of a vessel number and to collect such fees in conjunction with other fees related to vessel numbering.
Bill S 3985March 11, 2026
A bill to restore competition in the meatpacking industry by reducing excessive concentration and market power and ultimately reduce prices for American consumers, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4007March 11, 2026
A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Bill SRES 636March 11, 2026
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the standard deduction, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4042March 11, 2026
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