U.S. Congress - Rep. Brian Higgins, New York (D) 
Rep. Brian Higgins
Democrat • 27th District, New York • 4th Term • Sworn In 2005
- 14 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 296 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 50 of 440)
- 209 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 221 of 440) 6 Made Into Law (Ranks 26 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Sander Levin
- Rep. Walter Jones
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Dan Boren
- Rep. Justin Amash
- Votes with party 93%
- Abstains: 2%
Sponsored Bills
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H.R.4455Introduced Apr 19, 2012 4 Views
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain bags for toys.
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H.R.4456Introduced Apr 19, 2012 5 Views
To suspend temporarily the duty on certain infants' products.
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H.R.4352 - Nation Building Here at Home Act of 2012Introduced Apr 16, 2012 15 Views
To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a transformational infrastructure competitive grant program, and for other purposes.
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H.R.4082 - Social Security Administration Accountability Act of 2012Introduced Feb 17, 2012 12 Views
To amend title VII of the Social Security Act to require the President to transmit the annual budget of the Social Security Administration wit...
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H.R.4022 - Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act of 2012Introduced Feb 16, 2012 20 Views
To amend title 28, United States Code, to protect the right of a claimant in a civil action before a Federal court to retain a structured sett...
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H.R.3631 - Preserving Urban Area Security Initiative Capability Gains Act of 2011Introduced Dec 28, 2011 43 Views
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to preserve homeland security capability gains achieved through the Urban Area Security Initiative ...
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H.R.3556Introduced Apr 27, 2012 6 Views
To designate the new United States courthouse in Buffalo, New York, as the "Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse".
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H.R.3224Introduced Oct 14, 2011 5 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the new markets tax credit through 2016, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2746 - Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act of 2011Introduced Sep 08, 2011 14 Views
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Public Health Service Act, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require ...
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H.R.2747 - Cancer Centers Assistance for Renovations and Expansion Act of 2011Introduced Aug 05, 2011 0 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a cancer center construction loan program.
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H.R.2177 - Passport Acquisition Savings and Security Act of 2011Introduced Jun 14, 2011 2 Views
To direct the payment of passport fees to the Department of State.
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H.R.2178 - Passport Fee Relief Act of 2011Introduced Jun 14, 2011 10 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a refundable credit against income tax for the cost of passports and other enhanced identi...
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H.R.2038 - Restoring Confidence Through Smarter Campaigns ActIntroduced Aug 11, 2011 5 Views
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for limitations on expenditures in elections for the House of Representatives.
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H.R.1428Introduced Apr 07, 2011 7 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the Renewal Community program through end of 2012.
Co-sponsored Bills
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H.R.5837Introduced May 18, 2012 48 Views
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 26 East Genesee Street in Baldwinsville, New York, as the "Corporal K...
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H.R.5799 - Voter Registration Modernization Act of 2012Introduced May 29, 2012 804 Views
To modernize voter registration, promote access to voting for individuals with disabilities, protect the ability of individuals to exercise th...
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H.R.5647 - Pregnant Workers Fairness ActIntroduced May 18, 2012 61 Views
To eliminate discrimination and promote women's health and economic security by ensuring reasonable workplace accommodations for workers whose...
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H.Res.644Introduced May 07, 2012 45 Views
Recognizing National Nurses Week on May 6 through May 12, 2012.
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H.R.5303 - Palestinian Peace Promotion and Anti-Incitement ActIntroduced Apr 27, 2012 28 Views
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to limit assistance to the Palestinian Authority.
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H.R.4816 - Stop the Rate Hike Act of 2012Introduced Apr 25, 2012 50 Views
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans, and for other purposes.
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H.R.4609 - Social Security Equality Act of 2012Introduced Apr 24, 2012 38 Views
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marr...
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H.Con.Res.120Introduced Apr 26, 2012 23 Views
Supporting the goal of preventing and effectively treating Alzheimer's disease by the year 2025, as articulated in the draft National Plan to ...
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H.R.4406 - Stop Invasive Species ActIntroduced Apr 19, 2012 34 Views
To compel the Secretary of the Army to complete the Great Lakes Mississippi River Interbasin Study within 18 months and to focus particular at...
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H.Res.618Introduced Apr 23, 2012 32 Views
Expressing support for designation of 2012-2013 as the "Year of the Korean War Veteran" and recognizing the 60th anniversary of Korean War.
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H.R.4325 - Keep America's Oil Here ActIntroduced Apr 16, 2012 13 Views
To provide that the Secretary of the Interior may accept bids on any new oil and gas leases of Federal lands (including submerged lands) only ...
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H.R.4328 - Great Lakes Assurance Program Verification Act of 2012Introduced Apr 12, 2012 11 Views
To amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a Great Lakes basin initiative for agricultural no...
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H.R.4292 - Interstate Drug Monitoring Efficiency and Data Sharing Act of 2012Introduced Apr 30, 2012 51 Views
To direct the Attorney General to establish uniform standards for the exchange of controlled substance and prescription information for the pu...
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H.R.4249 - Workforce-Ready Educate America Act of 2012Introduced Mar 22, 2012 12 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax as an incentive to partner with educational institut...
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H.R.4229 - Iron Dome Support ActIntroduced Mar 21, 2012 32 Views
To authorize further assistance to Israel for the Iron Dome anti-missile defense system.
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H.R.14 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century ActIntroduced Mar 21, 2012 71 Views
To reauthorize Federal-aid highway and highway safety construction programs, and for other purposes.
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H.Res.592Introduced Mar 20, 2012 17 Views
Recognizing the importance of ports to the economy and national security of the United States.
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H.Res.588Introduced Mar 19, 2012 5 Views
Honoring the St. Bonaventure University men's and women's basketball teams for making it to the National Collegiate Athletic Association Tourn...
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H.R.4196Introduced Mar 13, 2012 20 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the allowance for bonus depreciation for certain business assets.
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H.R.4192 - Due Process and Military Detention Amendments ActIntroduced Mar 08, 2012 49 Views
To amend the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 to provide for the trial of covered persons detained in the United States...
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H.R.4133 - United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012House Passed May 10, 2012 203 Views
To express the sense of Congress regarding the United States-Israel strategic relationship, to direct the President to submit to Congress repo...
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H.R.4120 - Removing Barriers to Colorectal Cancer Screening Act of 2012Introduced Mar 02, 2012 22 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive coinsurance under Medicare for colorectal cancer screening tests, regardless of wheth...
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H.Res.568House Passed May 17, 2012 241 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring a nuclear we...
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H.R.4105Bill Is Law Mar 13, 2012 31 Views
To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes.
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H.R.4115 - HIRE at HOME ActIntroduced Mar 12, 2012 13 Views
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require, as a condition on the receipt by a State of certain funds for veterans employment and train...
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H.Res.557Introduced Feb 17, 2012 2 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the current property tax deduction on private residences should not be further restr...
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H.Res.556House Passed Mar 01, 2012 29 Views
Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.
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H.R.4085 - MILC Continuation Act of 2012Introduced Apr 12, 2012 8 Views
To amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to extend and improve the milk income loss contract program.
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H.R.4055 - Military and Veterans Education Protection ActIntroduced Mar 29, 2012 23 Views
To count revenues from military and veteran education programs toward the limit on Federal revenues that certain proprietary institutions of h...
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H.R.4057 - Improving Transparency of Education Opportunities for Veterans Act of 2012Introduced Mar 08, 2012 7 Views
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop a comprehensive policy to improve outreach and t...
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H.R.4052 - Recognizing Excellence in Veterans Education Act of 2012Introduced Mar 08, 2012 50 Views
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an honorary Excellence in Veterans Education A...
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H.R.4040House Passed Apr 17, 2012 114 Views
To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excel...
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H.R.4010 - DISCLOSE ActIntroduced Feb 16, 2012 45 Views
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, an...
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H.Res.543Introduced Feb 09, 2012 54 Views
Honoring and remembering the victims of the crash of Continental Connection Flight 3407 in Clarence Center, New York, on February 12, 2009.
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H.R.3912Introduced Feb 07, 2012 20 Views
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 110 Mastic Road in Mastic Beach, New York, as the "Brigadier General ...
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H.Res.538Introduced Feb 03, 2012 9 Views
Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2012, as National Cancer Prevention Day.
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H.R.3863 - Fair Military Leave ActIntroduced Feb 23, 2012 14 Views
To provide for the payment of a benefit to members eligible for participation in the Post-Deployment/Mobilization Respite Absence program for ...
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H.Res.531Introduced Jan 31, 2012 8 Views
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the more than 12,000,000 survivors of cancer alive today because of th...
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H.R.3855 - Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform ActIntroduced Feb 16, 2012 23 Views
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to modify the requirements of the visa waiver program and for other purposes.
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H.R.3826Introduced Mar 29, 2012 38 Views
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
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H.Res.523Introduced Feb 01, 2012 8 Views
Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.
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H.R.3783 - Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act of 2012Introduced Mar 07, 2012 28 Views
To provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter Iran's growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere, and for other purpo...
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H.R.3743 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011Introduced Jan 12, 2012 15 Views
To provide incentives for the creation of jobs, and for other purposes.
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H.R.3741 - Rilya Wilson ActIntroduced Jan 06, 2012 18 Views
To require State child welfare agencies to promptly report information on missing or abducted children to law enforcement authorities, and for...
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H.R.3726 - Urban Area Security Initiative Modernization Act of 2011Introduced Dec 28, 2011 2 Views
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve efficiency and guarantee accountability in the Urban Area Security Initiative grant prog...
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H.R.3661Introduced Dec 14, 2011 15 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credi...
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H.R.3612 - Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2011Introduced Dec 08, 2011 52 Views
To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify presumptions relating to the exposure of certain veterans who served in the vicinity of the ...
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H.R.3626 - LIHEAP Protection ActIntroduced Mar 29, 2012 8 Views
To provide level funding for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
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H.R.3593Introduced Feb 07, 2012 14 Views
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 787 State Route 17M in Monroe, New York, as the "National Clandestine...
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H.R.3596 - United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection ActIntroduced Dec 09, 2011 106 Views
To require a publicly available a list of all employers that relocate a call center overseas and to make such companies ineligible for Federal...
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