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Brendan Francis Boyle is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district since January 6, 2015. Born on February 6, 1977, Boyle has focused on issues such as healthcare reform, education, and economic development throughout his tenure. He has been an active voice in Congress, often addressing the challenges faced by American families and advocating for policies that support working-class citizens.
Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, today, I missed rollcall vote No. 526 and No. 527 on the floor of the House of Representatives. I was in Philadelphia to be with my wife for a surgical procedure. Had I been present, I would have voted ``Present''…
I railed against the Republican tax cuts in 2017, which were projected and have proven out to cost $1.9 trillion.
I am very excited to welcome you back, Chairman Yarmuth. Chairman Yarmuth served as Chairman of this Committee and in Congress with great distinction and also was just a wonderful friend and someone who really was a role model for me.
Our internal divisions as a Congress, and increasingly as a country, is a massive national security threat.
Your approach--let me just say this, and I hope I don't get you in trouble--the way you approach, you are one of the most well-respected Members in the House, and that is on both sides.
Madam Speaker, the previous speaker just said that no Republican Member wants a shutdown. I have the quotes right here, which I will submit for the Record when I am done. One House Republican said: ``. . . let's shut it down.'' Another…
Madam Speaker, a wise coach once said: You are your record. Well, let's look at the record. Over the last 30 years, five government shutdowns, all five took place under House Republican leadership. When Democrats were in charge of the…
Madam Speaker, I thank my good friend from that other Commonwealth, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, for yielding. We are 9 days away--9 days and maybe call it 14 hours--from a government shutdown. It is completely unnecessary. In this…
Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Everett Beauregard, who 1 year ago tomorrow was senselessly taken from us in an act of gun violence in Philadelphia. I thank Everett's family and friends for joining us in the House gallery this morning and…
I could afford to pay more, right. I am not near the poverty level or anything like that.
The so-called Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was a massive tax reduction for corporations and the richest one percent.
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