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Kevin Brady

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Kevin Brady is a Republican politician from Texas, best known for his role as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served from 1997 to 2021. During his tenure, he held significant positions, including Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, where he played a key role in shaping tax policy and economic legislation. Brady was instrumental in the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which aimed to reduce taxes for individuals and businesses. He has also been an advocate for various initiatives related to trade, healthcare, and education.

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Jun 13, 2017

The rules of the House are very clear about imputing the character of lawmakers, and I would warn the gentlewoman, she is treading on the rules. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is the gentleman attempting to raise a parliamentary inquiry?

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Jun 13, 2017

I am proud to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Renacci), a colleague of mine on the Ways and Means Committee.

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Jun 13, 2017

This isn't about verifying for infants. Ninety-six percent of children receive their Social Security numbers within 2 weeks after they are born in a hospital, and many of them have parents who are eligible for these credits as well, so it…

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Jun 7, 2017

On rollcall No. 293, I was unavoidably detained to cast my vote in time. Had I been present, I would have voted ``no.'' (By unanimous consent, Mr. Blumenauer was allowed to speak out of order.) Moment of Silence for Portland Victims

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Jun 7, 2017

On rollcall No. 292, I was unavoidably detained to cast my vote in time. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________

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May 17, 2017

I want to help the business community, by the way. But I will not vote for tax reform that simply is directed and targeted at those who are at the engine.

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May 17, 2017

To unleash job creation, increase middle class paychecks, we know these rates have to come down.

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May 17, 2017

The need for pro-growth tax reform is urgent.

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May 17, 2017

Our tax laws today incentivize people to develop intellectual property probably in the United States but then move the ownership of it offshore.

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May 17, 2017

I would love to take that money and reinvest it in another part of the company.

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May 17, 2017

Now is the time to go bold. Now is the time to deliver real results for the American people.

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May 4, 2017

I first want to thank Chairwoman Black for her leadership on this effort, as well as Chairman Walden of the Energy and Commerce Committee for incredible work. As chairman on behalf of the Ways and Means Committee who work alongside you, I…

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Mar 24, 2017

I first would remind my friend from Georgia that nearly 700,000 Georgians have chosen to either pay a fine or exempt themselves from ObamaCare because it has failed them so badly. And to my friend from Michigan, 420,000 Michiganders, more…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my good and thoughtful friend that 290,000 Wisconsinites that chose not to get ObamaCare were willing to pay a tax to stay out of a failed healthcare system. I am proud to yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my friend from New York, nearly four out of five New Yorkers said no to ObamaCare because it failed them. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Iowa (Mr. King), my dear friend.

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Mar 24, 2017

I would remind my friend from Connecticut that 190,000 residents in Connecticut, two out of three eligible for ObamaCare, believed it failed them so badly they paid a tax or exempted themselves. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my dear friend from Oregon, 153,000 Oregonians eligible for ObamaCare with generous subsidies said thank you, but no thank you. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from South Carolina (Mr. Rice), my good friend and a…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my good friend from New Jersey that 314,000 residents of New Jersey said ``no thank you'' to ObamaCare because it failed them. I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Bishop), a new member of the committee, who dove…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my good friend from Illinois, half a million Illinoisans have said no to ObamaCare because it failed them. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my friend from California, 1.5 million Californians forced into ObamaCare and given generous subsidies found a way to exempt themselves because ObamaCare failed. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from…

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Mar 24, 2017

I remind my friend from Texas that 2 million Texans eligible, forced into ObamaCare and getting deep subsidies, have said: No thanks. ObamaCare has failed me. Two out of three Texans eligible. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the…

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Mar 21, 2017

On rollcall no. 181, I was unavoidably detained to cast my vote in time. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________

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Mar 17, 2017

On rollcall No. 171 I was unavoidably detained to cast my vote in time. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.'' ____________________

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Mar 10, 2017

On rollcall No. 158, I was unavoidably detained to cast my vote in time. Had I been present, I would have voted ``Yes.'' Personal Explanation

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Mar 10, 2017

On rollcall No. 157, I was unavoidably detained to cast my vote in time. Had I been present, I would have voted ``No.'' personal explanation

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