Statement by Congressman Brian Higgins on Local Demand for HEAP. JAMESTOWN, NY -- Congressman Higgins released the following statement after reports of high public demand for help offered through the Home Energy Assistance Program. Today marks the first day New Yorkers can apply for HEAP. “Extreme federal cuts to HEAP are threatening the health ... Read More

JAMESTOWN, NY — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced he is an original cosponsor of the Low Income Heating Improvement Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Tom Reed (NY-29) and also cosponsored by Congressmembers Kathy Hochul (NY-26) and Louise Slaughter (NY-28), to ensure that Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) funds ... Read More

Congressman Wants House to Restore Heating Aid for Seniors JAMESTOWN, NY — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) took to the Floor of the House of Representatives to oppose a move that will slash heating assistance for seniors this winter. Last week Higgins sent a letter [PDF link] to leaders of the House Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on ... Read More

Urges Congress to Pass 2011 Budget with Full Funding Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an additional $69 million to New York in Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) block grant funds—the largest additional sum in the country. “As winter settles in, these ... Read More

Shocked! That one word is the best way I can attempt to describe my reaction to the 13 amendments presented by Legislator Rudy Mueller on behalf of the Democratic Legislators and also supported by Legislator Scot Stutzman at Wednesday's budget meeting. Why shocked? Because after more than a months review, and a full week of hearings with my ... Read More