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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

Biotechnology for All High School Students Act
Bill HR 8268April 17, 2026
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to designate copper as an applicable critical mineral and to include ore extraction costs for purposes of the advanced manufacturing production credit.
Bill HR 8277April 17, 2026
To expand the definition of institution of higher education in the Higher Education Act of 1965 with respect to certain graduate medical schools located outside of the United States.
Bill HR 8279April 17, 2026
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
Bill HR 7726April 17, 2026
Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act of 2026
Bill HR 7722April 17, 2026
Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act
Bill HR 7677April 17, 2026
No Waivers for Fraud Act of 2026
Bill HR 7724April 17, 2026
Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026
Bill HR 7723April 17, 2026
Child Care Payment Integrity and Fraud Accountability Act of 2026
Bill HR 7720April 17, 2026
Stop Child Care Fraud Act of 2026
Bill HR 7725April 17, 2026
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