Darfur Grade Report For
Brian Higgins
House of Representatives New York District 27, Democrat
Darfur Legislation
Sponsorships
- Genocide Accountability Act/Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Co-Sponsored
- NATO Bridging Force Co-Sponsored
- Presidential Special Envoy Co-Sponsored
- Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act Co-Sponsored
Votes
- Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Voted For
- Funding Amendment for Protection Voted For
- NATO Bridging Force Voted For
- Presidential Special Envoy Voted For
- Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act Voted For
- China Resolution Voted For
- Genocide Accountability Act Voted For
- Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act Voted For
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yahooPrior Grades
- 2008 Grade: n/a
- 2007 Grade: A+
- 2006 Grade: A
Extra Credit
Rep. Higgins received extra credit for co-sponsoring the China Resolution on Darfur in 2007.
Additional Information
Rep. Higgins wrote a letter on February 12th, 2008 to President Bush. The letter encourages the President to increase the U.S. diplomatic effort on Darfur.
Rep. Higgins co-signed with the Rep. Capuano led letter to Sec. Rice to clarify administration policy towards Sudan.
He co-signed with the Rep. Frank led letter to Sec. Rice urging the appointment of a Special Ambassador for Sudan.
Rep. Higgins co-signed with a Rep. DeLauro led letter to Appropriations Chairman/Ranking Member to include Sudan funding in the Emergency Supplemental.
He co-signed with the Reps. Schwartz and Tancredo led letter to President Bush urging him to make Darfur a central item in his discussions with Chinese President Hu Jinta.
Rep. Higgins worked with students from our local schools, specifically those from Buffalo City Honors, who have become local leaders on the issue and are doing a really impressive advocacy job back home.
Notes
Contact Brian Higgins
Brian Higgins has received a cumulative grade of “A+” for supporting and voting in favor of all significant Darfur legislation. This member of Congress is a champion of the cause and has taken crucial action to end the genocide in Darfur.
Thank Brian Higgins for helping to protect civilians and save lives. Remind the representative, however, that the genocide continues and we still need strong support to end the atrocities in Darfur. We need Brian Higgins to keep talking and writing about Darfur, ensuring that it remains a key issue for Congress.
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Phone: (202) 225-3306
Toll-Free Hotline: 1-800-GENOCIDE (1-800-436-6243)
Capitol Office: 431 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
