WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released legislation to repeal and replace Obamacare through a budget process known as reconciliation. The legislation, part of House Republicans’ American Health Care Act, delivers relief from Obamacare’s taxes and mandates and advances policies proposed by President Trump to enhance and expand health savings accounts and provide tax credits to help Americans access quality, affordable health care. Upon releasi...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Former Texas Governor Rick Perry has just been confirmed by the Senate as Secretary of the Department of Energy. U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement: "Today is truly a day to celebrate in Texas! Former Texas Governor Rick Perry will champion energy for economic prosperity. Texas is the energy capital of our nation, and Rick Perry’s experience and knowledge of that industry will serve him well. I look forward to working with Governor Perry in W...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement after President Trump’s Address to a Joint Session of Congress: p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Verdana; color: #3f3f3f} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 14.0px Verdana; color: #3f3f3f; min-height: 17.0px} span.s1 {font-kerning: none} I applaud the President's message last night. He sent a clear message to unite Americans across our nation and dared to build a better future ...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House passed Congressman Kevin Brady’s legislation to stop an Obama-era Labor Department regulation on unemployment insurance benefits. U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) issued the following statement: The American people are sick and tired of unaccountable federal bureaucrats abusing their authority to undercut the will of Congress and the American people. This legislation places a check on blatant executive overreach that all but prohibits states from impl...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. House of Representatives passed a set of bills designed to improve support for Veterans and their employers. Following their passage, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) issued the following statement: These bills reflect our continued commitment to veterans and the people who support them. This House and President Trump are dedicated to finding new ways to ensure veterans have the assistance they need and to honor those who put our veterans first. BACKGROUND - Bi...
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U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement on President Trump's decision to impose new sanctions on Iran. Iran's latest ballistic missile test was a deliberate and alarming act. I support President Trump's swift action to impose sanctions and hold Iran accountable. As Iran continues to challenge us, and our ally Israel, with their missile program, America must respond with a loud and clear message that there will be consequences. New sanctions are a start in putting mu...
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Kari’s Law will make 9-1-1 Work for Everyone WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House passed Kari's Law Act 2017 (H.R. 582). This Brady sponsored legislation is designed to prevent another tragedy by requiring all Multi-Line Telephone Systems (MLTS) to have a default setting that allows people to directly dial 9-1-1, without the need for additional digits or prefix. U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement: I am honored to support this bill, in memory of Kari Hunt, so tha...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House passed H.R. 21, the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017, a bill designed to provide greater congressional oversight of burdensome regulations issued during the final days of a president’s term. U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady released the following statement: “This bill gives Congress the power to stop the rush of midnight regulations by the Obama administration, which can reach into a third term without any accountability. I encourage the Senate to act on thi...
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