Rep. Brian Higgins
Democrat • 26th District, New York • 5th Term • Sworn In 2005
- 6 Sponsored Bills (Ranks 225 of 440) 0 Made Into Law (Ranks 26 of 440)
- 117 Co-Sponsored Bills (Ranks 166 of 440) 2 Made Into Law (Ranks 80 of 440)
- Most often votes with:
- Rep. Janice Hahn
- Rep. Michael Grimm
- Least often votes with:
- Rep. Jim Matheson
- Rep. Richard Hudson
- Votes with party 93%
- Abstains: 3%
Sponsored Bills
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H.R.2169 - Veterans Education Flexibility ActIntroduced Jun 11, 2013 10 Views
To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the time limitation for use of eligibility and entitlement to educational assistance under...
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H.Con.Res.37Introduced May 24, 2013 9 Views
Expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of th...
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H.R.1801 - Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act of 2013Introduced May 03, 2013 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.1681 - Restoring Confidence Through Smarter Campaigns ActIntroduced Apr 23, 2013 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.Res.171Introduced May 06, 2013 7 Views
Condemning the Republic of the Sudan for its actions to pardon Mubarak Mustafa, who was responsible for the escape of two men convicted of the...
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H.R.600 - Great Lakes Nutrient Removal Assistance ActIntroduced Feb 09, 2013 5 Views
To amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to provide assistance for nutrient removal technologies to States in the Great Lakes System.
Co-sponsored Bills
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H.R.2387Introduced Jun 14, 2013 12 Views
To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Rabbi Arthur Schneier in recognition of his pioneering role in promoting religious freedom and human ri...
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H.R.2274 - Small Business Mergers, Acquisitions, Sales, and Brokerage Simplification Act of 2013Introduced Jun 06, 2013 7 Views
To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to provide for a notice-filing registration procedure for brokers performing services in connecti...
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H.R.2273 - Great Lakes Navigation System Sustainability Act of 2013Introduced Jun 07, 2013 14 Views
To implement a program establishing the Great Lakes Navigation System, and for other purposes.
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H.R.2195 - Promise Neighborhoods Act of 2013Introduced May 23, 2013 9 Views
To support Promise Neighborhoods.
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H.R.2112Introduced May 22, 2013 7 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.2056 - Veteran Employment Transition ActIntroduced May 31, 2013 5 Views
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the work opportunity credit to certain recently discharged veterans, to improve the coord...
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H.R.2028 - Every Child Deserves a Family ActIntroduced May 16, 2013 5 Views
To prohibit discrimination in adoption or foster care placements based on the sexual orientation, gender identity, or marital status of any pr...
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H.R.1975 - Pregnant Workers Fairness ActIntroduced Jun 14, 2013 23 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.J.Res.43Introduced Jun 14, 2013 12 Views
Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
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H.Res.209Introduced May 09, 2013 6 Views
Recognizing the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, and congratulating the members and ...
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H.R.1867 - Better Enforcement for Sexual Assault Free Environments Act of 2013Introduced May 08, 2013 11 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, to make certain improvements in the Uniform Code of Military Justice related to sex-related offenses co...
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H.R.1886 - Promoting Border Commerce and Travel ActIntroduced Jun 14, 2013 9 Views
To prohibit land border crossing fees.
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H.R.1830 - Accelerating the End of Breast Cancer Act of 2013Introduced May 10, 2013 7 Views
To provide for the establishment of a Commission to Accelerate the End of Breast Cancer.
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H.R.1824 - VA Regional Office Accountability ActIntroduced May 08, 2013 12 Views
To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to submit to Congress an annual report on the performance ...
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H.R.1796 - Troop Talent Act of 2013Introduced May 08, 2013 9 Views
To ensure that the education and training provided members of the Armed Forces and veterans better assists members and veterans in obtaining c...
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H.R.1771 - North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2013Introduced Jun 14, 2013 28 Views
To improve the enforcement of sanctions against the Government of North Korea, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1725 - Veterans Mental Health Accessibility ActIntroduced May 08, 2013 16 Views
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide for unlimited eligibility for health care for mental illnesses for veterans of combat servic...
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H.R.1755 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013Introduced Jun 14, 2013 25 Views
To prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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H.R.1731 - Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013Introduced May 22, 2013 23 Views
To provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1666 - Patient Centered Quality Care for Life ActIntroduced Apr 26, 2013 10 Views
To create a patient-centered quality of care initiative for seriously ill patients through the establishment of a stakeholder strategic summit...
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H.Res.174Introduced Apr 23, 2013 9 Views
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Speaker should immediately request a conference and appoint conferees to complet...
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H.Con.Res.33Introduced Apr 30, 2013 4 Views
Supporting the goals and ideals of the National Day of Silence in bringing attention to anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender name-call...
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H.Con.Res.34Introduced Apr 18, 2013 12 Views
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Chained Consumer Price Index should not be used to calculate cost-of-living adjustments for Soci...
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H.R.1652 - Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013Introduced Apr 18, 2013 15 Views
To end discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity in public schools, and for other purposes.
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H.Res.170Introduced Jun 07, 2013 12 Views
Recognizing the Falkland Islands referendum in favor of retaining their status as a British Overseas Territory.
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H.R.1595 - Student Loan Relief Act of 2013Introduced Jun 13, 2013 23 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.R.1554 - Stop Tax Haven Abuse ActIntroduced Apr 15, 2013 12 Views
To restrict the use of offshore tax havens and abusive tax shelters to inappropriately avoid Federal taxation, and for other purposes.
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H.R.1565 - National Commission on Mass Violence Act of 2013Introduced Apr 30, 2013 39 Views
To protect Second Amendment rights, ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Inst...
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H.R.1531 - Breast Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2013Introduced Apr 12, 2013 12 Views
To require that health plans provide coverage for a minimum hospital stay for mastectomies, lumpectomies, and lymph node dissection for the tr...
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H.R.1542 - WMD Intelligence and Information Sharing Act of 2013Introduced Apr 24, 2013 4 Views
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish weapons of mass destruction intelligence and information sharing functions of the Offi...
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H.R.1524 - Make it in America: Create Clean Energy Manufacturing Jobs in America ActIntroduced Apr 12, 2013 10 Views
To require 85 percent domestic content in green technologies purchased by Federal agencies or by States with Federal funds and in property eli...
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H.R.1520 - POW/MIA Accounting and Recovery Support Act of 2013Introduced Apr 23, 2013 5 Views
To require the Secretary of Defense to allow civilian employees of the Department of Defense to delay furloughs until returning from a deploym...
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H.R.1507 - Health Outcomes, Planning, and Education for Alzheimer's ActIntroduced Apr 12, 2013 13 Views
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, leading to better care and...
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H.Con.Res.30Introduced May 06, 2013 11 Views
Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the independence of the State of Israel.
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H.R.1433Introduced Apr 09, 2013 8 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.R.1451Introduced Apr 09, 2013 9 Views
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14 Main Street in Brockport, New York, as the "Staff Sergeant Nichola...
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H.R.1429 - Scleroderma Research and Awareness Act of 2013Introduced Apr 12, 2013 7 Views
To expand the research and awareness activities of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and the Centers f...
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H.Con.Res.28Introduced Apr 09, 2013 6 Views
Recognizing the significance of Equal Pay Day to illustrate the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
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H.R.1416 - Cancer Patient Protection Act of 2013Introduced Apr 12, 2013 13 Views
To terminate application of sequestration to payment for certain physician-administered drugs under part B of the Medicare program.
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H.R.1397 - Project Rebuild Act of 2013Introduced Mar 21, 2013 11 Views
To create jobs and reinvest in communities through the rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties, and f...
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H.R.1318 - Youth PROMISE ActIntroduced Apr 23, 2013 16 Views
To provide for evidence-based and promising practices related to juvenile delinquency and criminal street gang activity prevention and interve...
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H.R.1339 - Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training ActIntroduced Mar 22, 2013 9 Views
To amend the Public Health Service Act to increase the number of permanent faculty in palliative care at accredited allopathic and osteopathic...
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H.R.1354 - JOLT Act of 2013Introduced Apr 15, 2013 26 Views
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to stimulate international tourism to the United States and for other purposes.
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H.R.1389 - Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health for Military Women ActIntroduced Apr 08, 2013 22 Views
To amend title 10, United States Code, regarding restrictions on abortions at medical facilities of the Department of Defense.
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H.Res.134Introduced May 06, 2013 5 Views
Condemning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for its continuing acts of aggression, its expressed intent to break the July 10, 1953, K...
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H.R.1285Introduced Apr 15, 2013 9 Views
To amend the Controlled Substances Act to make any substance containing hydrocodone a schedule II drug.
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H.R.1276 - Currency Reform for Fair Trade ActIntroduced Mar 20, 2013 14 Views
To amend title VII of the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify that countervailing duties may be imposed to address subsidies relating to a fundament...
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H.R.1281 - Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2013Introduced Mar 22, 2013 5 Views
To amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize programs under part A of title XI of such Act.
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H.R.1271 - Job Skills for America's Students Act of 2013Introduced Mar 19, 2013 11 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.1245 - Flight School Security Act of 2013Introduced Mar 27, 2013 7 Views
To amend title 49, United States Code, to require that individuals seeking training in the operation of certain aircraft be checked against th...
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U.S. Congress - Rep. Brian Higgins, New York (D)

