Press Releases
Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) called for Republicans in Congress to immediately act to protect seniors and people with disabilities from significant increases in their 2016 Medicare Part B premiums and deductibles. Congressman Boyle is a cosponsor of legislation, introduced by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), that would fix this problem by keeping Part B premiums and deductibles for all Medicare enrollees at 2015 levels.
Philadelphia- Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-13) announces the creation of a new Congressional Advisory Council on domestic violence. The Congressional Advisory Council consists of experts, community leaders, and advocates throughout Philadelphia and Montgomery Counties to address new ways to combat domestic violence and better address the challenges facing victims.
The following individuals have been nominated and accepted their appointment to the Congressional Advisory Council:
- Mark Levy, Montgomery County Prothonotary (Co-Chair)
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-D-13) once again demanded immediate action in Congress now that the Highway Trust Fund is set to expire in only 17 days. With the looming October 29st deadline, Congressman Boyle again called for a long-term bipartisan solution that will repair America's deteriorating roads, bridges and transit systems – like he helped to achieve in the Pennsylvania State House when Democrats and Republicans came together to fund these important infrastructure needs.
PHILADELPHIA, PA- Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) and Get Covered America are joining together to host an Affordable Care Act enrollment drive at the Olney Free Library this Saturday, October 10th.
The third Affordable Care Act Open Enrollment Period starts soon on November 1st, but many Pennsylvanians don't realize that they are eligible to sign up for coverage now – either because of a life event that qualifies them for Marketplace enrollment, or through Pennsylvania's new Health Choices program.
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Mark DeSaulnier led a letter signed by Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman and Brendan Boyle, all freshman members of the Transportation and Public Assets Subcommittee, calling on Chairman Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) to convene a hearing on the implications and consequences of Volkswagen's actions for American consumers and, to identify potential policy solutions for federal agencies to prevent similar egregious actions from occurring again.
Philadelphia- As the region braces for some potentially dangerous weather this weekend, Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-13) wants to remind everyone that his Montgomery County and Philadelphia offices will be open to answer any questions and help with any problems. The best number to call after business hours is 202-256-2888.
Local organizations and companies are also offering safety information.
Washington, DC- Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-D-13) issued the following statement today on the resignation announcement by Speaker of the House John Boehner:
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) commended Vice President Joseph Biden, Attorney General Loretta Lynch, and Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance, Jr. for the announcement that millions of dollars in grants will be used to analyze thousands of rape kits that have been sitting on local law enforcement shelves for years, neglected and untested; which left victims in unimaginable limbo, without any closure or sense of justice.
Washington, DC– Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) is marking Women's Equality Day by celebrating the fact that, 95 years ago, a group of dedicated women and men made history when the 19th Amendment was adopted, ensuring America's women the right to vote. Across the 72 years between the first major women's rights conference at Seneca Falls, New York, in 1848, and the adoption of the 19th Amendment, America's suffragettes and their supporters marched and petitioned, risked imprisonment, and showed enormous courage and vision.
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) marked the 22 year Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) by praising the accomplishments of the law. It was August 5, 1993 when the FMLA was signed into law, and since then the law has helped families across the country more than 200 million times.