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"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.
On Monday morning, Brendan Boyle donned a bright yellow vest and pushed around a mop and bucket at the Norristown Transportation Center, assisting a custodian. The U.S. Representative who oversees part of Northeast Philly and part of Montgomery County in the 13th District plans to visit several blue-collar work sites as part of a "Trading Places" program. He's been a U.S. Representative since January after winning election in November. As a state Rep.
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."
Washington, DC- "I am still in shock after reading the OIG report this morning. This is a sad day for Philadelphia. It is unthinkable that this level of duplicity, mismanagement, and corruption happened at an agency whose first priority should have been to help our nation's heroes. Instead they systemically lied, hid, and manipulated their employees to save their own skin. This is a disgrace to Philadelphia and the entire country. I hope we can learn from this incredible miscarriage of trust and justice so that it will never happen again."
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."