Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins

Democrat · NE-26 · House of Representatives

21 years in office

Quylt Score

379
Primary Score
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Party Line

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted4 bills signed into law
7415%
Bills Advanced7 of 132 bills out of committee
2712%
Federal Funding Secured$3432552M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance0 of 40 votes (0.0%)
015%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee assignments not yet available
205%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring5 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
4210%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills10 of 15 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleNo leadership role
010%
Committee SeniorityNo committee assignments
1010%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Sponsored Legislation (132)

HR 5593To amend the Trade Act of 1974 to exempt from the Generalized System of Preferences certain tire articles, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2023-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 5408SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act

Introduced 2023-09-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Social Welfare

HR 4788Opioid Treatment Providers Act

Introduced 2023-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Health

HR 4286Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act

Introduced 2023-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3498HELP Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-05-18 · ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. McGarvey asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3498, a bill originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Social Welfare

HR 1402Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-03-07 · ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. LaHood asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1402, a bill originally introduced by Representative Higgins (NY), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 604Make NEXUS Work Act

Introduced 2023-01-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

Immigration

HR 9336Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act

Introduced 2022-11-17 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8677)

Health

HRES 1086Commemorating the 50th anniversary of United States and Bangladesh relations.

Introduced 2022-05-03 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 6774Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-02-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6731To amend the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 to extend the authorization of financial assistance with respect to the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area.

Introduced 2022-02-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 6330Nonmarket Economy Overcapacity Reform Act

Introduced 2021-12-20 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E38)

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4385Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-07-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Health

HR 5137Senior Health Planning Account Act

Introduced 2021-08-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5015Medicaid DSH Payment Adjustment Fairness Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-08-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 4998Passenger Rail Pre­clearance Implementation Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-08-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4765Purple Heart Flag Act

Introduced 2021-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4051Opioid Treatment Providers Act

Introduced 2021-06-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

Social Welfare

HR 2881Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2654Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2517Comprehensive Care for Alzheimer’s Act

Introduced 2021-04-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2143Neighborhood Homes Investment Act

Introduced 2021-03-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2144Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 107Lung Cancer Screening Registry and Quality Improvement Act of 2021.

Introduced 2021-01-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 9049Cancer Centers Assistance for Renovations and Expansion Act of 2020

Introduced 2020-12-24 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

HR 9011To provide funds to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide grants to entities to establish lung cancer screening registries approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for submission of certain data required for reimbursement under the Medicare program for certain screening services, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2020-12-17 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

HR 8710Veterans Community Care Fairness Act

Introduced 2020-10-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 7531Infectious Disease Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Act

Introduced 2020-07-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 6762COVID-19 Earned Income Act

Introduced 2020-05-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5958Senior Health Planning Account Act

Introduced 2020-02-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 58512019 ESOP Fairness Act

Introduced 2020-02-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5351Short Sea Shipping Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-12-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5237Purple Heart Flag Act

Introduced 2019-11-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4276BOUND Act

Introduced 2019-09-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3905Social Security Administration Accountability Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 3654Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-07-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3341Opioid Treatment Providers Act

Introduced 2019-06-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Social Welfare

HR 3316Neighborhood Homes Investment Act

Introduced 2019-06-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1973Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-03-28 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 1730Cancer Drug Parity Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-03-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 1346Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2019

Introduced 2019-02-25 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Health

Introduced 2014-06-10 · On agreeing to the Higgins amendment (A051) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2013-07-10 · On agreeing to the Higgins amendment (A047) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 4641To reauthorize the Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor Act.

Introduced 2014-05-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3997Social Security Administration Accountability Act of 2014

Introduced 2014-02-05 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2858-2859)

Social Welfare

HR 3699Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-12-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.

Law

HR 3452FANS Act

Introduced 2013-11-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.

Sports and Recreation

HR 2647Emergency Information Improvement Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-07-10 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

HR 2169Veterans Education Flexibility Act

Introduced 2013-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1801Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act of 2013

Introduced 2013-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

HR 1681Restoring Confidence Through Smarter Campaigns Act

Introduced 2013-04-23 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 600Great Lakes Nutrient Removal Assistance Act

Introduced 2013-02-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

Introduced 2012-07-18 · On agreeing to the Higgins amendment (A012) Failed by voice vote.

Introduced 2012-06-06 · On agreeing to the Higgins amendment (A023) Failed by recorded vote: 150 - 266 (Roll no. 356). (consideration: CR H3573-3574)

HR 4455To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain bags for toys.

Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4456To suspend temporarily the duty on certain infants' products.

Introduced 2012-04-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

HR 4352Nation Building Here at Home Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-04-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 4082Social Security Administration Accountability Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-02-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 4022Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act of 2012

Introduced 2012-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.

Law

HR 3631Preserving UASI Capability Gains Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-12-09 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8911)

Emergency Management

HR 3556To designate the new United States courthouse in Buffalo, New York, as the "Robert H. Jackson United States Courthouse".

Introduced 2011-12-02 · Became Public Law No: 112-184.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2746Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

HR 2747Cancer Centers Assistance for Renovations and Expansion Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 2178Passport Fee Relief Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-06-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2177PASS Act of 2011

Introduced 2011-06-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 2038Restoring Confidence Through Smarter Campaigns Act

Introduced 2011-05-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Elections.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 1428To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the Renewal Community program through end of 2012.

Introduced 2011-04-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 5431Social Security Administration Accountability Act of 2018

Introduced 2018-04-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

HR 4325Access to Military Service Records Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-11-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4094Medicare-X Choice Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-10-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3748Medicare Buy-In and Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-09-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HRES 441Require a Score Before the Floor Resolution

Introduced 2017-07-12 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5771)

Congress

HR 2692Veterans Education Flexibility Act

Introduced 2017-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2329Nation Building Here at Home Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-05-03 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Transportation and Public Works

HRES 148Expressing support for the designation of "National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month".

Introduced 2017-02-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Health

Introduced 2016-07-13 · On agreeing to the Higgins amendment (A087) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2016-05-25 · On agreeing to the Higgins amendment (A050) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 5066United States-Israel Maritime Security Partnership Act of 2016

Introduced 2016-04-26 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

International Affairs

HR 4304Nuclear Worker Residual Contaminations Compensation Act

Introduced 2015-12-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Labor and Employment

HR 4159Access to Military Service Records Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-12-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3350Know the CBRN Terrorism Threats to Transportation Act

Introduced 2015-07-29 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3203Vacant Homes Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-07-23 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

HR 2855Veterans Education Flexibility Act

Introduced 2015-06-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 2169Social Security Administration Accountability Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-04-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Immigration

HR 1955Great Lakes Nutrient Removal Assistance Act

Introduced 2015-04-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Environmental Protection

HR 1495Restoring Confidence Through Smarter Campaigns Act

Introduced 2015-03-19 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 174Expressing support for designation of March as "National Multiple Myeloma Awareness Month".

Introduced 2015-03-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Health

HR 6212Ethanol Stimulus Act of 2006

Introduced 2006-09-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 4479Energy Consumer Relief Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-12-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.

Energy

HR 3366Western New York Redevelopment Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality.

Energy

HRES 858Condemning the recent vote by the British National Association of Teachers in Further and Higher Education (NATFHE) to boycott Israeli academia.

Introduced 2006-06-09 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HRES 279Condemning the recent vote by the British Association of University Teachers to boycott Bar-Ilan University and Haifa University.

Introduced 2005-05-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats.

International Affairs

HRES 186Honoring the life's work of Pope John Paul II.

Introduced 2005-04-05 · Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

International Affairs

HR 2664Structured Settlement Claimants Rights Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-06-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.

Law

HR 2536TREAT Act

Introduced 2015-05-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Health

HR 2332Nation Building Here at Home Act of 2015

Introduced 2015-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 5078Higher Education Affordability and Equity Act of 2010

Introduced 2010-04-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 3834Green Energy Investment Zone Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-10-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy and Environment.

Taxation

HR 3574Restoring Confidence Through Smarter Campaigns Act

Introduced 2009-09-15 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3485Veterans Pensions Protection Act

Introduced 2009-07-31 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 3486Short Sea Shipping Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-07-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 2775To prohibit, as a banned hazardous substance, certain household dishwashing detergent containing phosphorus.

Introduced 2009-06-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Commerce

HR 2366Cancer Drug Coverage Parity Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

HR 2114Ed Walker Memorial Act for Improvements to the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program

Introduced 2009-04-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections.

Labor and Employment

HR 1158Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-02-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 7096Tax Incentives for Growth, Expansion and Revitalization Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-09-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 7097Biogas Production Incentive Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-09-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 6791National Cancer Fund Act of 2008

Introduced 2008-08-01 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

HR 6318To designate a portion of United States Route 20A, located in Orchard Park, New York, as the "Timothy J. Russert Highway".

Introduced 2008-06-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Commemorations

HR 6226To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 East 3rd Street in Jamestown, New York, as the "Stan Lundine Post Office Building".

Introduced 2008-06-10 · Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs referred to Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security.

Commemorations

HR 3498Neighborhood Reclamation and Revitalization Program Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-09-07 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

Housing and Community Development

HR 3331To prohibit, as a banned hazardous substance, certain household dishwashing detergent containing phosphorus.

Introduced 2007-08-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.

Commerce

HJRES 61Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.

Introduced 2007-10-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Government Operations and Politics

HRES 1275Honoring the life of Timothy John Russert, Jr., public servant, political analyst, and author.

Introduced 2008-06-17 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Commemorations