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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

SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025
Bill HR 2483December 3, 2025
Working Families Flexibility Act of 2025
Bill HR 2870December 3, 2025
Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act
Bill HR 1512December 3, 2025
Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act of 2025
Bill HR 1355December 3, 2025
Restoring State Mineral Revenues Act
Bill S 451December 3, 2025
REMOVE Act
Bill HR 4711December 3, 2025
Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025
Bill HR 5317December 3, 2025
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1908) to prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 725December 3, 2025
A resolution recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Bill SRES 124December 3, 2025
Lactation Spaces for Veteran Moms Act
Bill S 778December 3, 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