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February 25, 2019

WASHINGTON DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) released the following statement regarding Congressman Boyle's appointment to the United States Group of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly.

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February 25, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement announcing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' grant award of $341,600 to Temple University for research on neurological development:

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February 22, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement announcing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant awards of $667,865 to Fox Chace Cancer Center for cancer research and $6,000 to Temple University for a conference on movement disorders:

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February 22, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) joined more than 225 Members of Congress to cosponsor a resolution to nullify President Trump's unlawful, dangerous emergency declaration at the southern border in order to build his border wall without congressional approval. Such action could steal up to $164 million of Pennsylvania's Department of Defense military construction funds, which were intended for the security of our nation and the well-being of our men and women in uniform. $71 million could come from Philadelphia projects.

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February 19, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) announced today that he has been appointed to serve as an Assistant Whip for the 116th Congress.

"I'm thrilled to serve Philadelphia and my fellow Democratic Members of Congress as an Assistant Whip," said Congressman Boyle. "Now that we hold the House majority, it's more critical than ever that we ensure our legislation considers the viewpoint of every Caucus member and their constituents. I'm proud to join the Whip team and work toward the 116th Congress being inclusive, collaborative, and productive."

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February 15, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement following President Trump declaring a national emergency at the southern border in order to build a border wall without Congressional approval.

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February 14, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement in response to the EPA unveiling its Comprehensive Nationwide PFAS Action Plan:

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February 11, 2019

"One can criticize the Israeli government without necessarily being anti-Semitic. Just like one can criticize the US government without necessarily being anti-American. However, there is simply no denying the fact that, for some, their anti-Israel views are rooted in anti-Semitism.

Alluding to an old trope about Jews and money is, quite clearly, anti-Semitic. Regardless of political party, anti-Semitism must be loudly rejected, especially now at a time of increased anti-Semitic attacks, both here at home and abroad.

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February 5, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) issued the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union Address tonight:

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February 5, 2019
In the coming weeks, our colleagues in the Senate will vote on whether to confirm Andrew Wheeler to be the Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. They should not give him the job unless he makes specific commitments to provide regulatory oversight for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS chemicals.
Pennsylvania is at the epicenter of the emerging environmental and public health crisis from PFAS chemicals like PFOA and PFOS.