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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA), U.S. Representatives Dwight Evans (D-PA-3), and Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5) and Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced that Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is receiving $20,400,000 in new infrastructure funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airport Terminal Program, created by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, a bill to rename the post office at 9925 Bustleton Avenue in Philadelphia as the "Sergeant Christopher David Fitzgerald Post Office Building", passed out of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) issued the statement below, following tonight’s House vote on bipartisan legislation expanding the Child Tax Credit.
“With tonight’s vote, hundreds of thousands of children will be lifted out of poverty,” said Congressman Boyle. “Millions more will benefit from expanding the Child Tax Credit, including approximately 67,000 children here in my district.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) issued the statement below, following the crash of the Action News helicopter and the tragic loss of two employees:
"I was saddened to learn of the passing of Tom Conway. Tom was a true leader and an exemplary figure in the labor movement. He dedicated his life to championing the labor rights and welfare of American workers while leaving an indelible mark on the labor landscape. Tom's tireless advocacy for workers' rights not only improved the lives of countless steelworkers but also set an example for all who labor for a better America. My condolences go out to Tom's family and the entire United Steelworkers International union during this difficult time."
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen Brendan F. Boyle (PA02) and Donald Norcross (NJ01) today introduced bipartisan legislation. to make the tax code fairer for workers by easing their tax burden.
Philadelphia, PA – Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-02), Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) today released the following statement in response to the mass shooting that occurred in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, on the evening of July 3, 2023.