Meet Tim
Tim Kennedy grew up in a working class family in Buffalo – he’s one of us.
From an early age, he has always been driven to help people – it’s why he started his career as an occupational therapist, and it’s what led him to public service.
In the House of Representatives, Tim has stood up for Western New York values.
After being elected in a 2024 Special Election and re-elected to a full term months later, Tim was appointed to the House Committee for Veterans Affairs and the House Committee on Homeland Security, where he serves as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. In those roles, he is fighting to protect the benefits our military veterans have rightfully earned and ensuring Western New York receives its fair share of disaster aid.
Tim has always fought for us.
As a New York State Senator for 14 years, he pursued an ambitious infrastructure improvement agenda, helping deliver record investment for our roads and transportation networks, including a $32.8 billion five-year capital plan. From election and criminal justice reforms to protecting organized labor, and advancing record funding for public schools, Tim has always delivered for our community.
In 2017, when extremists in Washington attempted to dismantle democratic values and rights, Tim fought to uphold a woman’s right to choose, protect LGBTQ students, and strengthen gun laws in New York.
Tim knows how to fight back. He has done it before and will do it again.
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives write and vote on federal laws, including the federal budget. Each represents one district and serves a two-year term. Tax bills must start in the House, only the House can impeach federal officials, and members oversee federal agencies through their committees.