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• New York State Senate·Apr 2026

  Kavanagh Announces Landmark Law on Processed Food Chemical Disclosure

  Senator Kavanagh announced the passage of a landmark law requiring disclosure of chemical ingredients and safety data for processed foods, a notable consumer health and transparency achievement.

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• New York State Senate·Mar 2026

  Senator Kavanagh Celebrates Official Launch of Housing Access Voucher Program

  Senator Kavanagh celebrated the launch of the Housing Access Voucher Program (HAVP) with $50 million in first-year funding, with over 125 vouchers already issued as of March 1, 2026, marking a significant win for housing access.

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• New York State Senate·Jan 2026

  Housing Justice for All and Senate Housing Committee Chair Brian Kavanagh Release Make Rent Affordable Platform

  Senator Kavanagh, as Senate Housing Committee Chair, led a press conference to release the Make Rent Affordable platform for the 2026 legislative session, calling for passage of the Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants (REST) Act to address housing affordability.

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• New York State Senate·Dec 2025

  Assemblymember Grace Lee and Senator Brian Kavanagh Pass Polling Place Notice Legislation

  Senator Kavanagh co-passed legislation requiring the Board of Elections to notify local elected officials and party leaders within five days of any polling place changes, strengthening voter access protections.

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• New York State Senate·Aug 2025

  Senators Launch Joint Investigation into New York's Residential Property Insurance Market

  Senator Kavanagh joined fellow committee chairs in launching a joint legislative investigation into New York's residential property insurance market to identify the causes of rising premiums and barriers to home insurance access.

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