As New York faces stronger storms, higher seas, and more frequent flooding, Rep. Tim Kennedy commits to leading on solutions to build resilience and improve disaster recovery processes.
WASHINGTON, DC — March 10, 2026 — The American Flood Coalition (AFC) today recognized Representative Tim Kennedy (NY) as a Federal Champion for his leadership, public service, and commitment to finding solutions to challenges posed by flooding.
“I have championed flood resilience throughout my career as a public servant, first in the New York State Senate and now as a member of Congress,” said Representative Kennedy. “As a member of the American Flood Coalition during my time as a state legislator, and now as a Federal Champion, I’m excited to continue collaborating on common-sense flooding solutions and improving the disaster recovery system to help communities in Western New York and across the country.”
Rep. Kennedy joins 54 bipartisan AFC Federal Champions, those members of Congress dedicated to combatting the effects of stronger storms and more frequent flooding. Rep. Kennedy is the fifth Federal Champion from the Empire State, joining Reps. Tom Suozzi, Joseph Morelle, Andrew Garbarino, and Nick LaLota.
“Rep. Kennedy continues to be a strong voice for helping local communities better prepare for and recover from flooding and other disasters, just as he did in the New York State Senate,” said Melissa Roberts, Executive Director of the American Flood Coalition. “We are grateful for his leadership to deliver a fairer, faster federal disaster recovery system that builds more resilient communities in New York and beyond.”
As Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology, Rep. Kennedy has oversight of key emergency preparedness, response, mitigation, resilience, and recovery programs at FEMA.
During his tenure in the New York State Senate representing Western New York, Mr. Kennedy secured millions in funding for infrastructure investment as Chair of the Transportation Committee and championed Great Lakes issues.
About the American Flood Coalition
The American Flood Coalition is a nonpartisan group that brings together cities, elected officials, military leaders, businesses, and civic groups to drive adaptation to higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding. The Coalition advances solutions that support flood-affected communities and protect our nation’s residents, economy, and military installations. AFC has over 500 members across 22 states, as well as 55 Federal Champions. For more on the organization’s work or how to become a member, visit floodcoalition.org.
About Federal Champions
The American Flood Coalition is an IRS Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The American Flood Coalition is not a Congressional Member Organization, nothing on this website shall be read to imply official sponsorship by either the U.S. House of Representatives or the U.S. Senate or any of their respective Members, and Federal Champions have no membership obligations or fiduciary responsibilities with respect to the American Flood Coalition. Federal Champion is an honorary title awarded by the American Flood Coalition to recognize Members of Congress who have come together to drive adaptation to the reality of higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding.
