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Brian Higgins

Brian Higgins

D NY-26 · House

2023–2024 House Of Representatives (District 26)
2021–2023 House Of Representatives (District 26)
2019–2021 House Of Representatives (District 26)
2017–2019 House Of Representatives (District 26)
2015–2017 House Of Representatives (District 26)
2013–2015 House Of Representatives (District 26)
2011–2013 House Of Representatives (District 27)
2009–2011 House Of Representatives (District 27)
2007–2009 House Of Representatives (District 27)
2005–2007 House Of Representatives (District 27)

Healthcare

+39
Helped 76 Hurt 37 Unclear 132

Education

-33
Helped 46 Hurt 79 Unclear 41

National Security

-104
Helped 0 Hurt 104 Unclear 42

Environment

+15
Helped 53 Hurt 38 Unclear 44

Finance

+22
Helped 61 Hurt 39 Unclear 33

Civil Rights

+20
Helped 69 Hurt 49 Unclear 5

Government Operations

-8
Helped 11 Hurt 19 Unclear 85

Regulated Industries

-32
Helped 10 Hurt 42 Unclear 28

Housing

+31
Helped 53 Hurt 22

Criminal Justice

+6
Helped 37 Hurt 31

Defense

+17
Helped 32 Hurt 15 Unclear 21

Foreign Policy

-1
Helped 20 Hurt 21 Unclear 18

Homeowners

-29
Helped 0 Hurt 29 Unclear 16

Transportation

-1
Helped 8 Hurt 9 Unclear 26

Healthcare Consumers

-14
Helped 1 Hurt 15 Unclear 16

Business

-12
Helped 4 Hurt 16 Unclear 10

Agriculture

-4
Helped 8 Hurt 12 Unclear 5

Technology

+3
Helped 9 Hurt 6 Unclear 6

Energy

+2
Helped 7 Hurt 5 Unclear 8

Native American Tribes

-13
Helped 0 Hurt 13 Unclear 5
20 policy domains
Helped Hurt Mixed Unclear

Industry Impact Profile

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How this is computed

P Primary sponsor · C Co-sponsor · Y Yea vote · N Nay vote

Weighted score (w:) uses strongest role per bill. Weights: Primary 1.0, Co-sponsor 0.3, Yea 0.1, Nay -0.1.

Bills where the legislator voted nay (without sponsorship) contribute -0.1 per bill. Equal yea and nay roll calls on the same bill contribute 0.

Vote date filters affect vote attribution; sponsorship is always included.

Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

hr1402-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide coverage for boxing-based exercise classes for veterans diagnosed with certain movement disorders, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Mar 7, 2023
Veterans Environmental Groups Healthcare Consumers Federal Government

hr1294-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program.

6 clauses Mar 1, 2023
Consumers Airlines Environmental Groups Federal Government

hr1302-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To repeal certain impediments to the administration of the firearms laws.

3 clauses Mar 1, 2023
Foreign Businesses Education Federal Government Healthcare Consumers

hr20-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, and for other purposes.

17 clauses Feb 28, 2023
Consumers Environmental Groups Federal Government Regulated Industries

hr1247-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to the Freedom Riders, collectively, in recognition of their unique contribution to Civil Rights, which inspired a revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel.

3 clauses Feb 28, 2023
Healthcare Consumers Agriculture Education Federal Government

hr883-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the disability insurance benefits waiting period for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

1 clause Feb 9, 2023
Consumers Healthcare Consumers Federal Government

hr782-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To prohibit the interference, under color of State law, with the provision of interstate abortion services, and for other purposes.

1 clause Feb 2, 2023
Native American Tribes Healthcare Consumers Federal Government Business

hr561-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To ensure affordable abortion coverage and care for every person, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Jan 26, 2023
Homeowners Education Federal Government Business

hres28-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Condemning the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey and committing to advancing reproductive justice and judicial reform.

1 clause Jan 11, 2023
Homeowners Consumers Healthcare Consumers Law Enforcement

hres27-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Condemning attacks on health care facilities, health care personnel, and patients.

1 clause Jan 11, 2023
Consumers Healthcare Consumers

hr33-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care under the Medicare program.

3 clauses Jan 9, 2023
Disaster Relief And Emergency Management Consumers Healthcare Consumers Federal Government

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