Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – "Republicans have spent the first 100 days of this Congress stacking the deck for the special interests at the expense of hard-working American families," said Congressman Brendan Boyle. "Hard-working Americans deserve better from their Congress. We should be championing bigger paychecks and better infrastructure for everyone, not serving the special interests."

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As we mark Equal Pay Day today, Congressman Brendan Boyle D-PA-13 continues to demand that more be done to close the wage gap that still exists between women and men – including passage of the critical Paycheck Fairness Act. Equal Pay Day symbolizes when, more than three months into the year, women's wages finally catch up to what men were paid in the previous year.

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) voted for the 2016 House Democratic Budget, titled "Economic Opportunity for Americans Working Hard to Get Ahead."

"This budget puts hard-working American families first," said Congressman Boyle. "The top priority of the House Democratic Budget is the American people. It will boost the economy, create more broadly shared prosperity, make critical investments in our future, and keep our promises to seniors – making sure all Americans, not just the wealthy and well-connected, benefit from our growing economy."

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) joined Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) in reintroducing the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation which would help close the wage gap between women and men working the same jobs. On average, women make just 78 cents for every dollar made by a man.

[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.

"Over the last five years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law, millions of Americans have been seeing the benefits of the law, including lower costs and better coverage," stated Congressman Boyle. "This includes hundreds of thousands of people right here in Pennsylvania."

Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13) joined more than 175 Democrats supporting the Voter Empowerment Act in the House of Representatives. The Voter Empowerment Act will help ensure equal access to the ballot for every eligible voter nationwide, modernize our voter registration system to help more Americans participate, and take steps to eliminate deceptive practices and voter fraud that deter voters from casting their ballots.

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).

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.

"Once again the Republicans are trotting out old ideas to do new damage to seniors, children and families," said Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-13). "This budget is a that statement embodies their values, which clearly puts big tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy ahead of the challenges faced by hardworking American families."