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Brian Higgins Voting Record & Scorecard | National GOP Platform

US Representative from NY

District: 26 • Democrat

2024 GOP Alignment:

15.38%

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Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) earned a 15% National GOP Platform score for 2024, showing minimal alignment with National Republican Party Platform principles. Brian Higgins voted on 7 of the 7 key bills GOP Platform scored in 2024. Brian Higgins represents New York's 26th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Highest category scores: Chapter 2: Seal The Border And Stop The Migrant Invasion. (20%), Chapter 5: Protect American Workers And Farmers From Unfair Trade. (0%), and Chapter 9: Government Of, By, And For The People. (0%).

Title

Lawmaker Position

H.R. 5585House 20242x

Strengthening National Security by Establishing a New Federal Criminal Penalty for Fleeing Border Patrol Agents through the "Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act".

With GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act" sponsored by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ) would establish a new federal criminal penalty for individuals who are within 100 miles of the U.S. border and are intentionally evading Border Patrol agents or law enforcement officers that are actively assisting Border Patrol. The bill is named after a Border Patrol agent killed in a high-speed chase while pursuing a group of illegal immigrants in Texas.
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #2 – Enforce Immigration Laws: Republicans will strengthen ICE, increase penalties for illegal entry and overstaying Visas, and reinstate
“Remain in Mexico” and other Policies that helped reduce Illegal Immigration to historic lows in President Trump’s first term. We will bring back the Travel Ban, and use Title 42 to end the child trafficking crisis by returning all trafficked children to their families in their Home Countries immediately. “We need to get tough on illegal immigration and hold criminals accountable with harsher sentences. I will urge Congress to ensure that anyone caught trafficking children across our border receives the death penalty immediately.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 5585 (Crockett Amd. 1)House 20242x

Weakening Border Security by Removing Increased Penalties for Fleeing Law Enforcement within the "Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Oppose

The Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) amendment #1 to the "Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act" would weaken the underlying bill that establishes a new federal criminal penalty for fleeing Border Patrol. Specifically, the amendment would remove language which had also applied the new penalty to cases of "fleeing from law enforcement actively assisting the Border Patrol". According to the sponsor, the amendment is needed due to the "aggressive policing tactics and unconstitutional racial profiling directed by rogue Governors like Governor Greg Abbott have led to severe harm to-and has undermined-our legal system all in the name of actively assisting the U.S. Border Patrol".
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #2 – Enforce Immigration Laws: Republicans will strengthen ICE, increase penalties for illegal entry and overstaying Visas, and reinstate
“Remain in Mexico” and other Policies that helped reduce Illegal Immigration to historic lows in President Trump’s first term. We will bring back the Travel Ban, and use Title 42 to end the child trafficking crisis by returning all trafficked children to their families in their Home Countries immediately. “We need to get tough on illegal immigration and hold criminals accountable with harsher sentences. I will urge Congress to ensure that anyone caught trafficking children across our border receives the death penalty immediately.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 6678House 20242x

Strengthening Public Safety by Deny Entry and Deporting Illegal Immigrants who Committed Social Security or ID Fraud through the "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act" sponsored by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) would prevent illegal immigrants who have committed Social Security fraud or identification document fraud from entering the U.S. and automatically deports illegal immigrants who have engaged in such fraud within the United States. According to the sponsor, "the current process for holding aliens accountable for Social Security fraud and identification document fraud is bureaucratized to the point of absurdity. In one case, an alien trafficking in phony identification documents was placed in removal proceedings in 2005, with the lengthy appeals process not concluding until 2013."
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #2 – Enforce Immigration Laws: Republicans will strengthen ICE, increase penalties for illegal entry and overstaying Visas, and reinstate
“Remain in Mexico” and other Policies that helped reduce Illegal Immigration to historic lows in President Trump’s first term. We will bring back the Travel Ban, and use Title 42 to end the child trafficking crisis by returning all trafficked children to their families in their Home Countries immediately. “We need to get tough on illegal immigration and hold criminals accountable with harsher sentences. I will urge Congress to ensure that anyone caught trafficking children across our border receives the death penalty immediately.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 6678 (DEsposito Amd. 1)House 20242x

Strengthening Public Safety by Deny Entry and Deporting Illegal Immigrants who Committed Fraud Concerning COVID-19 Grants or Funding.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The Rep. Anthony D'Esposito (R-NY) amendment #1 to the "Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act" would expand the underlying bill to prevent illegal immigrants who have committed fraud concerning COVID-19 grants or funds from entering the U.S. and automatically deports illegal immigrants who have engaged in such fraud within the United States. The sponsor cites statistics from the SBA Inspector General which estimated that more than $200 billion of the roughly $1.2 trillion in pandemic loans were distributed to potentially fraudulent actors.
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #2 – Enforce Immigration Laws: Republicans will strengthen ICE, increase penalties for illegal entry and overstaying Visas, and reinstate
“Remain in Mexico” and other Policies that helped reduce Illegal Immigration to historic lows in President Trump’s first term. We will bring back the Travel Ban, and use Title 42 to end the child trafficking crisis by returning all trafficked children to their families in their Home Countries immediately. “We need to get tough on illegal immigration and hold criminals accountable with harsher sentences. I will urge Congress to ensure that anyone caught trafficking children across our border receives the death penalty immediately.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 6976House 20242x

Strengthening Public Safety by Deny Entry and Deporting Illegal Immigrants Convicted of DUI Offenses in the U.S. through the "Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act" sponsored by Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) would prevent illegal immigrants who have committed a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) offense from entering the U.S. and automatically deports illegal immigrants who commit DUI within the United States. The bill is largely in response to statements made by President Biden that he would fire ICE agents who deport illegal immigrants who have not committed felonies and his view that ICE agents should "only arrest for the purpose of dealing with a felony that's been committed, and I do not count drunk driving as a felony."
Chapter 2 – Seal the Border, and Stop the Migrant Invasion – Section #2 – Enforce Immigration Laws: Republicans will strengthen ICE, increase penalties for illegal entry and overstaying Visas, and reinstate
“Remain in Mexico” and other Policies that helped reduce Illegal Immigration to historic lows in President Trump’s first term. We will bring back the Travel Ban, and use Title 42 to end the child trafficking crisis by returning all trafficked children to their families in their Home Countries immediately. “We need to get tough on illegal immigration and hold criminals accountable with harsher sentences. I will urge Congress to ensure that anyone caught trafficking children across our border receives the death penalty immediately.” – President Donald J. Trump
H.R. 788House 20242x

Strengthening Government Accountability by Ensuring Federal Settlement Funds are Not Sent to Third Party Groups through the "Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act".

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

The "Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023" sponsored by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX) would prohibit the executive branch from using "enforcement slush funds," the practice where funds paid under settlement agreements are sent to third party groups rather than the federal government. According to the sponsor, the "historical record is littered with examples of these settlement funds not directed toward victims or taxpayer relief but rather toward unrelated and often partisan third-party groups". In 2017 the Trump DOJ issued a directive banning department from including payments to third-party groups in settlement agreements - effectively killing “slush?fund” payouts.
Chapter 9 – Government Of, By, and For the People – Section #1 – Republicans Will Stop Woke and Weaponized Government: We will hold accountable those who have misused the power of Government to unjustly prosecute their Political Opponents. We will declassify Government records, root out wrongdoers, and fire corrupt employees.
“We cannot continue to pour billions of dollars into failing colleges that do not prepare students for the real world.” – President Donald J. Trump
S.J. RES 38House 20241x

Ending the Prioritizing of Chinese Companies Over American Workers by Overturning a Biden Rule that Waived Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers.

Against GOP

GOP Platform Position: Support

This resolution introduced by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) utilizes the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to nullify a Biden administration rule issued by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on February 21, 2023, titled “Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers”. This rule temporarily waives the Buy America requirements for steel, iron, manufactured products, and construction materials in electric vehicle (EV) chargers. According to the sponsor “if we’re going to spend $5?billion of taxpayer money to build electric vehicle charging stations for the United States, it should be made by Americans in America using American products.”
Chapter 5 – Protect American Workers and Farmers from Unfair Trade – Section #2 – Secure Strategic Independence from China: Republicans will revoke China’s Most Favored Nation status, phase out imports of essential goods, and stop China from buying American Real Estate and Industries.
“We will follow two simple rules: buy American and hire American.” – President Donald J. Trump

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rep. Brian Higgins's voting record?

Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) earned a 15% National GOP Platform score for 2024, showing minimal alignment with National Republican Party Platform principles. Brian Higgins voted on 7 of the 7 key bills GOP Platform scored in 2024. Brian Higgins represents New York's 26th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Highest category scores: Chapter 2: Seal The Border And Stop The Migrant Invasion. (20%), Chapter 5: Protect American Workers And Farmers From Unfair Trade. (0%), and Chapter 9: Government Of, By, And For The People. (0%).

How aligned is Brian Higgins with National Republican Party Platform principles?

Brian Higgins earned a 15% National GOP Platform score in 2024, showing minimal alignment with National Republican Party Platform principles.

What is Brian Higgins's GOP Platform score?

Brian Higgins has a 15% GOP Platform score for 2024.

Where does Brian Higgins serve?

Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY-26) represents New York's 26th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat.

What issue categories does Brian Higgins score highest on?

Brian Higgins's strongest categories on the National GOP Platform scorecard are: Chapter 2: Seal The Border And Stop The Migrant Invasion. (20%), Chapter 5: Protect American Workers And Farmers From Unfair Trade. (0%), Chapter 9: Government Of, By, And For The People. (0%).

Where can I see Brian Higgins's full voting record?

View the full list of scored bills, category breakdown, and year-over-year voting record above. National GOP Platform updates this scorecard as new key votes are scored.

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