WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed this year’s National Defense Authorization Act – better known as the NDAA (H.R. 2810). This bill funds critical defense priorities, including military readiness and a pay raise for our troops. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) issued the following statement after voting for the bill: My number one constitutional responsibility is funding our national defense and the men and women who sacrifice everyday to provide it. For years, our...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) introduced legislation this week to help Americans living with immunodeficiency diseases receive affordable, effective treatments – known as Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatments. Specifically, the bill (H.R. 3172) extends a successful Medicare pilot program that allows patients with weakened immune systems to receive care in their homes. “For patients with weakened immune systems – especially young children – it’s a daily fight to s...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Trump signed into law the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation ensures our veterans receive the care they have earned and deserve. U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement: Our vets have waited years for this kind of change and I could not be happier to see President Trump sign it into law! This is about restoring accountability at the VA, and this bill – now la...
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WASHINGTON, D.C – U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady is praising the Capitol Hill Police this morning following a shooting at a practice for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity. Congressman Brady released the following statement: “The quick action of Majority Whip Steve Scalise’s protection detail saved many lives this morning. I am so grateful for the heroic action of the Capitol Hill Police Force protection detail and pray for the full recovery of my roommate Congressman Steve Scalise...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement: "This withdrawal was inevitable the moment President Obama realized this extreme agreement could not gain approval even from his own Democratic Senate, so he went at it alone. This decision frees America to continue to reduce emissions and seek cleaner air on America's timetable using American technology and innovation without sacrif...
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U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) is honored to announce that seven students from the 8th District of Texas received appointments to our nation’s most prestigious service academies after being nominated by his office. “There are serious military challenges facing our nation in every corner of the world and these challenges must be met with a strong military led by our brightest and best. The young leaders we are sending this year are exceptional, qualified and impressive young patri...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Donald J. Trump’s first annual budget proposal puts America first by reprioritizes spending in important ways. U.S. Congressman Brady (TX-08) released the following statement: We finally have a President who is committed to restoring the American Dream. President Trump’s budget reduces government waste, slashes the national debt and uses fiscally conservative principles to pave the path towards a balanced budget that will deliver economic growth. Furthermore, it prio...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) spoke at a press conference on the urgent need for tax reform that will create jobs, increase paychecks, and grow America’s economy. Tomorrow, the Ways and Means Committee, which Congressman Brady Chairs, will have a major hearing on tax reform. CLICK HERE or the image above to watch video. Congressman Brady’s remarks on tax reform: “For the first time in 30 years, the House, the White House, and the Senate are all now committed to l...
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THE WOODLANDS, TX - As a Montgomery County Justice of the Peace faces a federal legal battle from the Wisconsin-based Freedom from Religion Foundation, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady stands with Judge Wayne Mack. Congressman Brady released the following statement: "Make no mistake, this hollow federal lawsuit is designed specifically to intimidate Judge Mack and others who refuse to erase religion from America's public life." Brady is convinced that this legal effort to stop the court's traditiona...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, The U.S. House passed the Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 (H.R. 1616). which provides state and local law enforcement the tools they need to keep us safe against cyber-crime. Congressman Brady issued the following statement: "Our local law enforcement faces new cyber-crime challenges on a daily basis. I’m honored to join my fellow Texan, U.S. Congressman John Ratcliffe (TX-04), in making sure those who protect and serve us have the tools a...
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