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December 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the statement below, following House passage of the Puerto Rico Status Act (H.R. 8393). This bill combines components of the Puerto Rico Statehood Admissions Act and the Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act to give the people of Puerto Rico the ability to make an informed choice about their political future.
 

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December 8, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, amid extreme MAGA Republicans’ continued threats to Pennsylvanians' personal freedoms, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) voted for passage of the Respect for Marriage Act. This landmark legislation takes several key steps to defend marriage equality: it enshrines the marriage equality for same sex and interracial couples guaranteed by Obergefell and Loving for the purposes of federal law, repeals the discriminatory and unconstitutional Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and provide additional legal protections for marriage equality.

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December 6, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democrats elected Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) as Ranking Member of the powerful House Budget Committee for the 118th Congress, set to begin in January. Boyle was elected unanimously by caucus members.

November 17, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she will be stepping down from Democratic Caucus leadership for the 118th Congressional session:

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November 17, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) introduced bicameral legislation along with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (CO) and Rep. Shontel Brown (OH-11) to support the holistic health of patients with both mental and physical health conditions.

Issues:Health Care
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October 31, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) joined with more than 30 members of the House on a letter urging House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to take prompt and decisive legislative action before the end of the year to permanently undo the current threat posed by the debt limit.

In their letter, the House members communicate their profound concerns about recent statements from House Republican leadership that make clear their intent to weaponize the debt limit to achieve a political win while adversely affecting the us economy:

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September 22, 2022

PHILADELPHIA – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement regarding the tragic shooting death of former Boyle campaign intern Everett Beauregard:

Issues:Local Issues
September 20, 2022

“I’d like to voice my strong support for HR 82--the Social Security Fairness act. For far too long, these two Social Security Act provisions have unfairly reduced and eliminated benefits for millions of Americans--including countless constituents in my district who have devoted their lives and careers to public service.  As of this past December, nearly 2,000,000 Americans—or about 3% of all Social Security beneficiaries—were impacted by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).

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September 15, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) and Senator Tina Smith (MN) released the following joint statement comemorating the 2nd Anniversary of the passing of Katherine Bensen, daughter of former Congressman Rick Nolan of Minnesota. Rep. Boyle and Sen. Smith recently introduced bicameral legislation, "Katherine's Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act", in her memory:

Issues:Health Care
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August 12, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) voted to send landmark legislation to the President's desk. The Inflation Reduction Act lowers Pennsylvania families' costs, creates nine million good-paying jobs, combats the climate crisis, and dramatically reduces the deficit.