Press Releases
"The final Clean Water Rule announced by the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers is a victory for every American. We all rely on clean water. We all deserve to know that our water is clean, safe to drink, and free of chemicals. The rule returns Clean Water Act protections to streams that feed drinking water sources for more than 8 million Pennsylvanians, and 1 in 3 Americans. The Clean Water Act has been hugely successful since first-enacted in 1972, but this rule represents an important, necessary update to clarify the law, to the benefit of our environment and public health.
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday night, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-13) conveyed his heartfelt sympathy with those who were on Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 188 when it derailed in Philadelphia.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) marked Infrastructure Week by calling on Republicans to protect good paying jobs and avert the impending expiration of the Highway and Transit Trust Fund at the end of May. Until Congress acts to reauthorize the Trust Fund, 660,000 jobs and 6,000 projects are at risk, but Republicans have no plan to restore long-term certainty to these workers and communities across the country.
"The US-UK relationship is an important one. Today Britain is voting in what appears to be the closest election in decades. Unlike all past elections, a multi-party government is likely to emerge. Whatever the British public decides, I hope a strong and stable government will emerge that continues to value this relationship. Together, our two countries must continue to work closely on important issues, such as combatting the rise in terrorism, fighting poverty in the developing nations, and promoting peace and justice in Northern Ireland.
WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) voted against the House Republican Military Construction and Veterans Affairs annual appropriations bill and released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) is helping to lead the fight to give hardworking Americans a long-overdue increase to the Federal minimum wage. Today, Congressman Boyle signed on as an original cosponsor of the Raise the Wage Act to raise the Federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $12.00 by 2020. The bill, introduced in both the House and Senate, would also gradually eliminate the subminimum tipped wage system and index the Federal minimum wage to keep pace with the rising median wage.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) demanded a vote to reauthorize the U.S. Export-Import Bank before it expires this summer. House Democrats filed the discharge petition after Republican Leadership announced plans to let this important resource for domestic industries expire. The Bank enjoys broad bipartisan favor and supports thousands of American jobs by providing critical financing and helping small and medium-sized businesses across the country access foreign markets on a level playing field. All the while, the Bank adds nothing to the national deficit.
Washington, D.C. – Washington, D.C. – Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) joined hundreds of members of the House and Senate in support of Marriage Equality as the U.S. Supreme Court begins oral arguments today.
Washington, DC- This week, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) joined Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, Task Force Chairwoman Donna Edwards, and Reps. John Larson, Chris Van Hollen, Ted Deutch, and Zoe Lofgen to call for action to address Citizens United and the corrupting influence of money in politics, and unveil the ‘Democracy For All Task Force: Restoring People-Powered Politics.' Boyle is one of three freshmen asked by Leader Pelosi to join the Task Force.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – "We've made great progress over the past 45 years, but we still have so much more to do to ensure we leave behind a better world for our children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren," said Congressman Brendan Boyle. "It is appropriate that this year the theme of Earth Day celebrations across the nation is ‘It's Our Turn to Lead.' From talking honestly about the climate crisis and tackling the challenge head-on to investing in renewable energy and innovative technologies, we can lead the global community and create jobs and opportunity here at home."