Washington, DC – Congressman Kevin Brady released the following statement after voting against H.J. Res. 31, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019: “Congresswoman Kay Granger of Texas did a remarkable job leading the negotiations for House Republicans, and secured every dime she could from Democrats who vowed not to spend one dollar on a physical barrier for our southern border. "The spending bill is certainly a first step towards securing our nation’s border but I believe Congress should ...
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement in support of the re-introduction of the Born Alive Survivors Protection Act: “I want to thank my colleague, Rep. Anne Wagner, for re-introducing this important legislation. Last night, President Trump called on Congress to defend the dignity of all children, born or unborn. This is a great step in that direction because it ensures that any infant born alive after an abortion receives the same medical trea...
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Washington, DC – Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX-08) congratulated D’Anne Emmett Spence of Huntsville, Texas, as she was promoted to the rank of Colonel of the United States Air Force, and invited her to be his guest at the State Of The Union Address. Huntsville native and Air Force Colonel D'Anne Emmett Smith “I want to offer my sincerest congratulations to D’Anne Emmett Spence on her promotion," said Brady. “Achieving the rank of Colonel speaks to her outstanding character, work ethic, and servi...
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Washington, D.C. –Today, the top Republican on the Ways and Means Committee Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement in response to the Labor Department’s January 2019 jobs report: “While Democrats continue to debate how high they are willing to tax families, the GOP Tax Cuts keep paying real, measurable dividends for American workers and small businesses. Wages and benefits for workers checked in at an 11-year high this week, and today’s jobs numbers show a strong and growing U.S. e...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement reiterating his commitment to pro-life causes and legislation: “Today, thousands will gather in our nation’s capital and come together in a March for Life, taking a passionate stand and supporting the sanctity of life and the rights of the unborn. As we move into the minority, it is more important than ever to safeguard the significant work we have done to protect life. My wife Cathy and I are parents only becaus...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX-08) joined three Texas talk shows this week to discuss the crisis at the southern border: On Wednesday evening, Brady joined Joe Pagliarulo on The Joe Pags Show, live on WOAI in San Antonio (segment starts at 20:56): "I love the fact that he just went straight to the American people on this and he got to do in his own words. Because when I, up here, read and see what he's talking about, versus what's covered in the national media, it is dramatical...
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX-08) released the following statement regarding President Trump's address to the American people regarding the humanitarian and security crisis on the southern border: “I continue to stand with President Trump in his efforts to secure our border and prioritize national security. In the Houston region, we’re all too familiar with the damage caused by MS-13 gangs, drug trafficking and sex trafficking, much of which comes from the southern border. Our...
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Conroe, Tex. – Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX-08) today announced that Chloe Wick, a native of The Woodlands and recent graduate from Baylor University, began a new position as intern for the spring semester at his office in Washington, DC. "We're glad to have Chloe on board this semester," said Brady. "Each intern brings their own fresh perspective to what it means to work and serve in Congress. Sometimes my team and I learn as much from them as they learn from the experience." "It's really an h...
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Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX-08) released the following statement regarding the passing of Texas Workforce Commission Executive Director Larry Temple: “Not everyone gets to do a job they love and truly makes a difference, but Larry Temple helped his fellow Texans find a job and took great joy in doing it. He was an invaluable resource to the Ways and Means Committee during my time as Chairman, sharing ideas and technical assistance that led to landmark workforce legislation being written and pa...
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"I know the Democrats are hung up on calling it a wall, but I don't care if they call it a gender-neutral palisade or a linear monument to climate change, in truth we need more resources for border security."
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