Rep. Tim Kennedy
@RepTimKennedy
Former occupational therapist serving New York's 26th Congressional District. Husband, dad, & South Buffalo native.
During a Veteran Affairs Committee hearing, I pressed the VA for answers on why frontline workers in Buffalo are being treated differently than those in other cities. These are union workers, many of them veterans, who have bravely stood up for their rights. Now they’re facing…
Today, I stood with Wheatfield Supervisor Don MacSwan, to deliver the news that we are one step closer to recognizing Wheatfield with its own unique ZIP code. Despite being one of the fastest-growing towns in WNY, Wheatfield still doesn’t have its own ZIP code — instead, it…




It’s been 16 years since the last minimum wage increase. On today’s Democratic Daily Download, @DonaldNorcross explains how Republicans are holding workers back and how Democrats are fighting for a more affordable America with higher wages and lower costs.
It’s been 16 years since the federal minimum wage was last raised, and the buying power of the current minimum wage is at an all-time low $7.25 an hour or $15,080 a year doesn’t cut it anywhere across the country. In WNY, families are struggling to make ends meet while working…
Congratulations to the Buffalo Jewish Community Center on 80 years of extraordinary service to our region! The JCC represents the best of Western New York, a place where community is forged through inclusivity, kindness, and generosity.
Jim Kapsiak dedicated his life to lifting others up – whether in the classroom, on the court, or in our community. He led with heart, with faith, and with purpose. A teacher, mentor, coach, deacon, father, and friend – Jim’s legacy is woven into the fabric of Western New York.…
Proud to join my colleagues in the Friends of Ireland Caucus for a meaningful discussion with Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald on Capitol Hill today. As a proud Irish-American, there is no greater honor than strengthening the ties between the U.S. and Ireland. From…



John Spears served Western New York with curiosity and compassion. He engineered creative new ways to connect people to information and appreciated the profound power of our libraries. His legacy will forever be embedded in the stronger, more inclusive, libraries that he helped…
U.S. Army Specialist Javier Villanueva lived with courage, served with honor, and gave everything for this country. His life was tragically cut short on November 24, 2005 while serving in Iraq. Javier embodied the very best of our nation and his sacrifice reminds us that our…
Our veterans kept their promise to this country and we have a responsibility to keep ours to them. Slashing 30,000 VA jobs is not reform, it’s a dereliction of duty. I’ll keep fighting to protect the care our heroes have earned and deserve.
I was deeply humbled to receive an honorary doctorate from my alma mater, @DYouville University. My time at DYU changed the course of my life forever and I am forever indebted to the entire D’Youville community. D’Youville gave me the tools to serve, to lead, and to fight for…

Happy Birthday to my dear friend, @RepJamesClyburn — an extraordinary leader and tireless champion for justice. Your lifelong commitment to equity and civil rights has left a profound mark on this nation and on my own life. Every day, you lead with conviction, compassion, and…




This past weekend, I attended the 54th Annual Grease Pole Festival at the Agustín “Pucho” Olivencia Community Center. This lively celebration of culture, community, and pride has been bringing Buffalo together for generations, and it’s always incredible to be a part of it. This…




Congratulations to my friend Denise Abbott on her election as the next President of the @WNYALF! Denise is a fierce, proven champion for working people, and I’m excited to keep standing shoulder-to-shoulder with her to deliver for WNY’s working families. I also want to extend…

I proudly stood with Buffalo Toronto Public Media to speak out against Congressional Republicans’ reckless rescissions bill — which guts over $1 billion in funding for public broadcasting nationwide. This is about more than federal spending. It’s about our kids learning their…



The cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show just days after speaking out on Paramount's $16 million settlement with Donald Trump raises serious questions — was this a business decision, or a political one? Americans deserve transparency, not corporate censorship.…
Once again, while America slept, Congressional Republicans pushed a bill through to send to the president's desk that guts funding for vital government resources. See my full statement below.

Congressional Republicans knew what they were voting for. This plan is a day late and a trillion dollars short. No half measures. #cancelthecuts nytimes.com/2025/07/15/us/…
When Donald Trump and House Republicans forced through their Big, Ugly Law, they claimed it would help American families. But gutting Medicaid is devastating to children, seniors and families. On today’s Democratic Daily Download, @RepSarahElfreth speaks out against the largest…
132 lives lost. 101 still missing. And still – more questions than answers. In the wake of the devastating floods in Kerr County, Texas, FEMA’s delayed response raises serious questions – questions the Homeland Security Committee Republicans should be asking. Reports point to…