DeLauro Statement on Congressman Brian Higgins Decision to Not Seek Re-Election

Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) released a statement following news that Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) will leave Congress in February 2024.

“Since being elected to Congress 19 years ago, Congressman Higgins has been a close ally and good friend in the work of serving the hardworking people of the United States. He has accomplished so much on behalf of our nation’s veterans, transportation safety, and strengthening America’s crumbling infrastructure by moving needed, bipartisan investments into law.

“As co-chair of the Bipartisan Cancer Caucus, we worked closely together to fight cancer and improve health outcomes for Americans through robust investments at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). A fellow proud Italian-American, Congressman Higgins knows well what he was sent to Washington to do—improve the lives of the hardworking people he represents in Congress. I am so honored to have served with him and wish him the best of luck as he begins this next chapter of his life.”