Press Releases
[Washington, D.C.] – Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) announced that, on the 5th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians are benefiting from this landmark health care law.
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) joined more than 175 Democrats supporting the Voter Empowerment Act in the House of Representatives.
Student Loan Borrowers in Philadelphia and Montgomery County Could Save Thousands If Congress Passes Student Loan Refinancing Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) co-sponsored the critically important Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act of 2015, which is being re-introduced today by Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
This Budget Means Hardworking Families Will ‘Work Harder for Less’
Washington- Today, House Republicans released their latest 10 year budget plan which includes repealing the Affordable Care Act, cutting billions of dollars from Medicaid, and shrinking Pell Grant allowances.
“Bloody Sunday” Sparked A National Push for Voting Rights, Culminating in the Enactment of the Voting Rights Act in August 1965
Philadelphia, PA– Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) is marking the 50th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” by remembering the heroic actions of civil rights marchers who helped change our nation.
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) voted for H.R. 749, the “Passenger Rail Reform and Investment Act of 2015”. The bipartisan bill authorizes $7.2 billion for passenger rail service over the next four fiscal years and includes:
Washington, DC– Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) urges his Republican colleagues in the House to approve a “clean” long-term bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
(Washington, D.C.) – Reps. Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) and Joe Crowley (D-Queens, the Bronx), Vice Chair of the Democratic Caucus, met with the founder of Sober St. Patrick’s Day, William Reilly. Since 2012, Sober St. Patrick’s Day has worked to create events across the United States where participants can join in celebrating the history, culture and festivities of St.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President Obama signed H.R. 203, the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans (SAV) Act into law. This bipartisan legislation – which unanimously passed both the House and Senate – addresses the epidemic of suicide among our nation’s veterans.
Washington, DC– Today, Democratic National Committee Chair Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz announced that the 2016 DNC will be held in Philadelphia. Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) issued the following statement moments after the announcement: