Brendan F. Boyle

ICYMI: Boyle Unveils New Legislation to Support Firefighter Health and Wellness

Position: Congressman Boyle has introduced bipartisan legislation creating a federal tax credit for publicly funded, not-for-profit fire and EMS agencies that offer preventive medical and behavioral health programs for firefighters.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) joined Philadelphia firefighters and local labor leaders at IAFF Local 22 to unveil the Public Safety Wellness Tax Credit Act, new federal legislation to improve health protections for the firefighters who put their lives on the line to keep the public safe. Boyle’s bipartisan legislation would create a federal tax credit for publicly funded, not-for-profit fire and EMS agencies that offer preventive medical and behavioral health programs. Image

Boyle, Bynum Introduce Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act

Position: Introduces legislation to exempt school supplies and educational materials from tariffs, arguing that tariffs have raised costs for families.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) and Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) introduced the Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act to lower the cost of school supplies for students and teachers. The legislation would exempt school supplies and educational materials from President Trump’s tariff taxes, which have raised prices for families across the country. Image

Pennsylvania Democratic Congressional Delegation Statement on U.S. v. McIver

Position: The Pennsylvania Democratic congressional delegation criticizes a court ruling in U.S. v. McIver as setting a dangerous precedent for congressional oversight, and expresses support for Rep. LaMonica McIver.

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Dean of Pennsylvania’s Democratic Congressional Delegation, along with Representatives Dwight Evans (PA-03), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released the following statement: “This ruling sets a dangerous precedent. Members of Congress must be able to conduct legitimate oversight of the Executive Branch without fear of criminal retaliation. Weaponizing the Justice Department against lawmakers for doing their jobs threatens the checks and balances at the heart of our democracy. This case is bigger than any one particular Member. No president should be able to use federal law enforcement to intimidate political opponents or silence congressional oversight. We stand with Congresswoman LaMonica McIver as she continues this fight, and we will not be intimidated from carrying out our constitutional responsibilities.” ###

Boyle Sends Letter to Secretary of State Rubio Demanding Investigation Into Detention of U.S. Citizen Hussein Jabarin

Position: Congressman Boyle demands the Secretary of State formally investigate the harassment, detention, and property destruction affecting a U.S. citizen constituent in the West Bank and urges sanctions against individuals found responsible for violence by Israeli settlers.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding a formal investigation into the harassment and detention of Mr. Hussein Jabarin, a U.S. citizen and constituent. This follows the letter Boyle sent to U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Thursday, August 13, demanding he take action to secure Mr. Jabarin’s release. “While I am relieved that Mr. Jabarin was eventually released from Israeli custody on August 16, 2026, I am horrified by how he and his family were apparently treated by these Israeli settlers and authorities over the past week,” Boyle wrote. “This treatment follows a long pattern of violence and aggression that Mr. Jabarin’s family has endured in the West Bank over the last year and a half.” Boyle continued, “I am demanding that you investigate who specifically was involved in the heinous acts that led to the harassment and beating of Mr. Jabarin and his family and to the theft and destruction of their property. Additionally, I demand you investigate which specific individuals aided in Mr. Jabarin’s detainment, arrest, and holding without charge.” In the letter, Boyle condemned the violence and aggression from Israeli settlers towards Mr. Jabarin and his family, and urged Secretary Rubio to explore formally sanctioning the individuals found to have engaged in these egregious acts. The full text of Boyle’s letter is available here. ###

ICYMI: Boyle Announces Legislation to Lower Cost of Back-to-School Supplies, Calls on Trump to End Tariff Taxes on School Supplies

Position: Congressman Boyle announced legislation to exempt school supplies and educational materials from tariffs and called on the White House to take immediate action to exempt these products from the tariffs.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) announced the Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act, legislation to lower the cost of school supplies for students and teachers. This bill would exempt school supplies and educational materials from the Trump administration’s costly tariff taxes, which are increasing prices for families. Boyle also called on the White House to take immediate action to exempt these products from the tariffs. Image

Boyle Statement on the 91st Anniversary of Social Security

Position: The release opposes Republican proposals to cut Social Security benefits and supports the Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act, which would require the nation's highest earners to contribute more to extend program solvency.

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on the 91st anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act: “Social Security is the greatest anti-poverty program in American history. But 91 years after its creation, Republicans in Washington are still trying to break Social Security’s sacred promise. After passing the largest health care cuts in our nation’s history, Speaker Johnson now says he has a ‘plan’ to cut Social Security. I will always defend Americans’ hard-earned benefits against Republican cuts. My Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act proves that we can protect and strengthen these programs by making millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share. It’s time to pass my bill and keep the promise of Social Security for all generations.” Background: Congressman Boyle has introduced the Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act, legislation that would protect Social Security for all generations by making the nation's highest earners contribute their fair share. The independent actuaries at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Social Security Administration have confirmed Boyle’s legislation will extend solvency indefinitely. To read more about Boyle’s Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act, click here. ###

Boyle Statement on Trump Pulling U.S. Troops from Germany

Position: Congressman Boyle opposes the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, arguing that the troop presence is essential for American security, NATO strength, and deterrence against Russia.

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Lead Democrat of the U.S. Congressional Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement after reports that President Trump is withdrawing 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany: “Donald Trump is pulling 5,000 American troops out of Germany because he cannot handle criticism from one of our closest allies, criticism he knows is true. He has completely bungled his war in Iran and is now lashing out like a child instead of taking responsibility. Our troop presence in Germany protects American security, strengthens NATO, and helps deter Vladimir Putin. Weakening it because the President’s feelings got hurt is childish, weak, and dangerous.” ### Issues: National Security and Foreign Policy

Boyle Statement on Voting Rights Act Ruling

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s Louisiana v. Callais decision: “The Supreme Court has spent the past decade undermining our democracy by chipping away at the Voting Rights Act. Every American deserves equal representation and district lines drawn without discrimination. I’ll continue fighting for free and fair elections that protect the voting rights of every American, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, etc." ###

ICYMI: Boyle Celebrates House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Address Lung Cancer in Women, Urges Senate Action

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) today joined physicians, advocates, and patients at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Northeast Philadelphia to mark the unanimous House passage of his bipartisan Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act and call on the Senate to swiftly take up the legislation. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the United States, even as overall cancer rates have declined. Image

Boyle Grills Top Trump Trade Official Over Offshoring and Inflation

Position: Congressman Boyle opposes the Trump administration's tariff and trade policies, arguing they drive inflation and contribute to factory offshoring that harms American workers. He advocates for trade policies that protect American workers and consumers.

WASHINGTON, DC – At a Ways and Means Committee hearing with United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) demanded answers about the Trump administration’s disastrous trade agenda and the offshoring of American factories, including the former Nabisco facility in Northeast Philadelphia. During his questioning, Boyle reminded USTR Greer of the impact the Trump administration’s trade policies have had on American families, calling them “nothing short of disastrous.” Boyle noted that even the Trump-appointed Fed Chair has confirmed that Trump’s costly tariff taxes are the major driver of inflation. Boyle emphasized the need to make “our trade policies fair for not just American consumers, but also American workers.” He spoke about the offshoring of Nabisco’s former factory in his district, which he fought to stop. “This is a factory that had been there for many decades. Now those jobs are in Mexico where workers there earn pennies on the dollars that were being earned by American workers,” said Boyle.