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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.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-02) joined Pennsylvania U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Bob Casey, and Representatives Dwight Evans (PA-3), Madeleine Dean (PA-4), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-5), and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-6), on a letter urging the Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration, and the Federal Transit Administration to provide federal funds to support additional capacity on SEPTA following the collapse of a bridge on I-95.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle PA-02 along with U.S. Senators Bob Casey (PA) and John Fetterman (PA) announced that the Federal Highway Administration approved $3,000,000 in Emergency Relief for Federal-Aid Highways (ERFA) Quick Release funding to PennDOT for repairs associated with the I-95 collapse in Northeast Philadelphia on June 11, 2023. The funding can be used for emergency repairs needed to restore essential traffic and other preliminary work. A final estimate of reconstruction has not been released by PennDOT.
As you are likely aware, on June 11th, a vehicle crashed and caught fire at the Cottman Avenue exit of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia, causing the Northbound lanes of the highway to collapse, and severely damaging the Southbound lanes. Due to these events, portions of I-95 surrounding the collapse will be closed to vehicular traffic for the foreseeable future.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement following Sunday morning’s collapse of a portion of I-95 resulting from a tanker fire underneath:
WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of House Budget Committee, released a statement following President Biden’s announcement that he will unveil his Fiscal Year 2024 Budget from Pennsylvania on Thursday: