Public service, community leadership, and regional transformation by Brian Higgins
Brian Higgins is a U.S. Representative serving New York’s 26th congressional district since 2005. Known for championing infrastructure investment and economic revitalization in Buffalo and Western New York, Higgins has secured over USD 2.6 billion in federal funding for transportation, public health, and waterfront redevelopment projects. Legislative interests include Medicare expansion, Great Lakes restoration, and historic preservation, with more than 250 sponsored or co-sponsored bills during his tenure.
As of September 2025, Higgins has made no public statements on cryptocurrency or blockchain innovation. Committee memberships do not include any related to financial technology, digital assets, or capital markets. No voting records or press releases reference stablecoins, Web3 regulation, or CBDC initiatives. Higgins does not appear in crypto lobbying databases and has not participated in digital asset subcommittee hearings. His communications and policy materials remain focused on regional development and constituent services, placing no priority on emerging financial technologies.