WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce honored Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) with its annual Spirit of Enterprise Award, given in recognition of Brady's support for pro-growth policies in the first session of the 115th Congress. “It’s a good time to be doing business in America, thanks to a slate of legislative accomplishments that laid the groundwork for more economic growth and job creation,” said Thomas J. Donohue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “These effo...
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement in response to the announcement of Rex Tillerson's departure as Secretary of State: “We can all be proud of Rex Tillerson and his steady, thoughtful leadership as Secretary of State. A native of Huntsville, Texas, in my congressional district, he represents our country with the diplomacy and strength of a true Texan and a great American. His service is so appreciated and I wish him and his wife, Renda, all the best...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The benefits of tax reform can be seen from coast to coast with over 400 companies providing bonuses, raises, or other positive investments into their workers. More importantly, Texas is experiencing economic growth, from small businesses like female-owned engineering company, Leak Sealers, to larger companies like AT&T and Exxon Mobil. “Texas is a big winner because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. It will create 81,000 new good paying jobs in our state alone….This historic tax ...
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Washington, D.C. – The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) recently announced they will extend the comment period to March 9th, 2018 - an additional 17 days - for the Dallas to Houston High-Speed Rail Draft Environmental Impact Statement. This announcement follows Congressman Brady’s official request to the FRA to extend the comment period. U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady released the following statement: While an additional seventeen days is helpful, this is the first High Speed Rail project in ...
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) strongly supported passage of a two-year federal budget that makes a massive leap in rebuilding America’s armed forces while delivering almost $90 billion in disaster relief for Texas and all American families and communities hard hit by Hurricane Harvey and other major disasters in 2017. The bill includes more tax cuts, crucial help to eliminate the backlog of veterans cases, and funding for community health centers. The bill also slashed ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady is excited to welcome Shana Teehan as his Senior Advisor and Director of Communications. Shana brings a wealth of institutional knowledge and over a decade of communication experience to Team Brady. She comes from the office of Senator Luther Strange (R-AL) where she served as Communications Director. Shana began her career on Capitol Hill as Congressman Brady’s Press Secretary and then served as Communications Director to Texas Congressman Will Hu...
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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday several members of the Texas delegation wrote a letter to Senate leadership urging quick action on a third emergency supplemental spending bill to provide critical relief to impacted areas and the people who have been living in temporary shelter in the State of Texas since Hurricane Harvey made landfall last August. The House has acted to provide critical funds for Texas and the other states and territories damaged by the devastating hurricane season of 2017. The Senat...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union Address: "A year ago, President Trump laid out his vision to renew the American spirit and Make America Great Again. Wages are increasing—jobs are coming back to America—ISIS is on the run—and our military and economy no longer have one arm tied behind their back. American optimism and confidence in our future is on the rise and the benefits of tax reform have only ju...
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President Trump will deliver his first State of the Union Speech this week. My guest is Jim “Mac” McInvale, a successful businessman, founder of Gallery Furniture and world-class philanthropist who embodies the American Dream. President Trump’s first year has energized the sluggish U.S. economy he inherited by balancing regulation and enacting the first tax reform bill in 31 years—which I’m proud to have authored. In just one month since the tax cuts were signed into law, more than 250 American ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement after the House passed major pro-life legislation, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: As tens of thousands of Americans march in D.C. today to celebrate the sanctity of life, the House took action to protect human life. Whether you’re pro-choice or strongly pro-life as I am, we can all find common ground in that any baby born alive should have immediate, emergency healthcare. I am proud to support...
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