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Boyle Honors Congressman Dwight Evans Following Retirement Announcement
June 30, 2025
Press Release
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Dean of Pennsylvania’s Democratic Congressional Delegation, released the following statement on the announcement Congressman Dwight Evans will not seek reelection.
Issues: Local Issues
ICYMI: Funding Delivered by Congressman Boyle Leads to Temple Campus Arrest of Suspect Wanted in Three States
May 30, 2025
Press Release
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) joined the Temple University and New Castle County Police Departments to announce the arrest of a burglary suspect who was wanted by authorities in PA, NJ, and DE.
Issues: Local Issues
Boyle Sounds the Alarm on Threats to Social Security
March 31, 2025
Press Release
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) held a press conference to sound the alarm about the risk that Elon Musk’s DOGE may close Social Security field offices in Philadelphia.
Issues: Local Issues Seniors
Boyle, America250 Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Celebrate America’s 250th with Joint Session of Congress at Independence Hall
February 27, 2025
Press Release
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to hold a commemorative joint session of Congress at Philadelphia’s Independence Hall in honor of the semiquincentennial – or 250th anniversary – of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Issues: Local Issues
Boyle Slams Senseless Trump Job Cuts in Philadelphia Alongside Union Leaders
February 24, 2025
Press Release
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) stood with federal employees at Independence Hall to condemn the Trump administration’s reckless layoffs, which threaten essential public servants and undermine Philadelphia’s economy.
Issues: Jobs and the Economy Local Issues
Boyle Statement on Philadelphia IRS Layoffs
February 20, 2025
Press Release
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) issued the following statement in response to reports that hundreds of IRS employees were laid off in Philadelphia.
Issues: Local Issues
Boyle Statement on Plane Crash in Northeast Philadelphia
January 31, 2025
Press Release

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement after a plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia within his congressional district:

"Tonight, our community has experienced a tragedy. My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and everyone impacted by this devastating plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.

Issues: Local Issues
Reps. Boyle and Evans Celebrate Formation of First-Ever Whole Foods Union in the United States
January 27, 2025
Press Release
Representatives Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) issued the following statement after workers at the Whole Foods at 2101 Pennsylvania Avenue in Philadelphia made history by voting to form the first union in the company’s history.
Issues: Jobs and the Economy Local Issues
Boyle Leads Philadelphia Delegation Letter Calling on Whole Foods to Respect Employees’ Rights Ahead of Monday Election
January 25, 2025
Press Release
“As Members of Congress who support workers’ rights to form a union if they choose, we ask and fully expect that Whole Foods Market will allow Monday’s election to proceed without interference.”
Issues: Jobs and the Economy Local Issues
Boyle, Fetterman, Evans, Scanlon, Parker Announce Over $11 Million for Electric Vehicle Chargers
January 14, 2025
Press Release
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), U.S. Sen. John Fetterman (PA), Rep. Dwight Evans (PA-03), Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced over $11 million in federal funding for the Philadelphia Community Charging Project Regional Partnership.
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