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Summary

Representative Brian M. Higgins

Full Name: Brian M. Higgins
Office: U.S. House (NY) - District 26, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2004
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Mary Jane Hannon; 2 Children: John, Maeve
Birth Date: 10/06/1959
Birth Place: Buffalo, NY
Home City: South Buffalo, NY
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HR 3409 - Stop the War on Coal Act of 2012
Legislation (Nay)

Sept. 21, 2012

HR 6213 - No More Solyndras Act
Legislation (Did Not Vote)

Sept. 14, 2012

HR 6168 - President Obama's Proposed 2012-2017 Offshore Drilling Lease Sale Plan Act
Legislation (Yea)

July 25, 2012 - Specifies that the proposed leasing program includes 15 lease sale that are located in the following areas (Sec. 3): 5 lease locations in ...

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Recent Public Statements

Rep. Higgins Wins Approval of Amendment to Block Northern Border Toll Study

May 15, 2013 - Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) won approval for an amendment blocking the U. S. Department of Homeland Security's plan to study a new land crossing fee ...

Higgins Applauds Discussion About Skyway's Future

May 15, 2013 - Congressman Brian Higgins released the following statement concerning today's discussion hosted by state leaders about the future of the Buffalo Skyway. While Congressman Higgins is ...

Statement of Rep. Brian Higgins Re: Adoption of Senate Amendment In Opposition to Cross-Border Fee

May 10, 2013 - "Since first calling attention to this fee last month, I have been delighted to see the emergence of a bipartisan coalition in opposition to this ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2007 League of Women Voters Energy Score 100%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,091,162.23
Total Spent $1,031,409.79
Cash On Hand $429,442.61
Debt $0.00
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Brian Higgins has 94% Political Courage

Brian Higgins has demonstrated Political Courage by telling citizens where he stands on the issues he/ she may face if elected.

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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://higgins.house.gov/contact/email-me.shtml

Washington, D.C. Website
http://higgins.house.gov/

Capitol Website - Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/RepBrianHiggins

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/CongressmanHiggins

Capitol Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/repbrianhiggins

Washington, D.C.
2459 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3306
Fax: 202-226-0347

District
Larkin at Exchange
726 Exchange Street
Suite 601
Buffalo, NY 14210
Phone: 716-852-3501
Fax: 716-852-3929

District
640 Park Place
Niagara Falls, NY 14301
Phone: 716-282-1274
Fax: 716-282-2479

Key Staff
Charles Eaton
Chief of Staff
Larkin Building
726 Exchange Street, Suite 601
Buffalo, NY 14210
Phone: 716-852-3501
Fax: 716-852-3929

Key Staff
Molly Ritchie
Scheduler
431 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515-3227
Phone: 202-225-3306
Fax: 202-226-0347

Key Staff
Theresa Kennedy
Press Secretary
Larkin Building
726 Exchange Street, Suite 601
Buffalo, NY 14210
Phone: 716-852-3501
Fax: 716-852-3929

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