The Brady Briefing

Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee put their“attack President Trump at all costs”agenda on full display last week, holding a hearing focused on forcing the IRS to hand over the President’s tax returns. Let me be clear – this is not about whether or not the President should voluntarily release his tax returns. This is about an abuse of power by Congress. Our tax code should never be weaponized for a purely partisan attack on someone’s political enemies. This sets a very dangerous pr... Read more

There is an untold story behind the weekend announcement that the federal government would reopen until February 15. Lawmakers in both parties will work to find common ground on the stalemate that partially closed the government for 35 days. Speaker Nancy Pelosi crowed “our unity is our power”. But in the House her total refusal to negotiate with President Trump and find a compromise was quickly and quietly eroding this support beneath her. On January 17, Republicans offered a motion on the Hous... Read more

This government shutdown is unnecessary. Newly elected Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer should stay at the table with President Trump and find common ground that secures our border, funds crucial disaster relief, and reopens our government. No one should work without pay, including many of our federal workers who rely on that steady paycheck to provide for their families. That’s why I supported legislation before the government shutdown to fund $5.7 billion for border sec... Read more

CONROE, TX -Despite the way it ended, the 115thCongress was enormously successful and productive. Under Republican leadership more than 1,000 bills were approved by the U.S. House and sent to the Senate – the majority of them bipartisan. Over 240 of these became law, including the historic Tax Cuts & Jobs Act I authored – the first major reform of America’s outdated, broken tax code in three decades. As a result of this hard work, Americans across the country are better off now. Despite the rec... Read more

CONROE, TX - George H.W. Bush was a courageous war hero, Texas Congressman, an Ambassador, Director of the CIA, Vice President, and President of the United States. But I believe he would say his favorite title was husband to his beloved Bar, and greatest accomplishment was in raising children who serve their nation with equal dedication and patriotism. Our country and our state have lost a man of honor who leaves a legacy of love and service for his nation and his family. Cathy and I extend our ... Read more

“Jobs smash estimates with gain of 250,000, wage gains pass 3% for first time since recession” What an amazing headline from CNBC last week and there is no doubt about it—the American economy is booming. Across the nation, we are seeing measurable results and real improvement for the paychecks of America’s workers and families. Wages and salaries increased by 3.1 percent, the highest level in a decade. Unemployment has dropped to the lowest level since 1969. Consumer confidence has jumped to an ... Read more

During the Obama Presidency, economic experts told us that the stagnation we experienced in the American economy was the “new normal,” and we just needed to get used to it. I always rejected that notion because I believe in the determination and entrepreneurial spirit of the American people. The problem was that the federal government was getting in the way with high taxes and unnecessary burdensome red-tape. President Trump promised to change all that and last week we saw further confirmation ... Read more

With the lack of coverage by the media, you may have missed the House of Representatives pass three important bills that will help ensure continued momentum from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Dubbed Tax Reform 2.0, these bills will make permanent the tax cuts for individuals and small businesses, make it easier for families to save earlier in life and more for retirement and education costs, and help new companies move from the garage to Main Street by allowing them to write off more of their start... Read more

The House Ways and Means Committee, which I lead, voted to approve Tax Reform 2.0 earlier this month, clearing the way for the House of Representatives to consider the three-bill package this week and keep up the momentum created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The first bill will make permanent the individual and small business tax cuts, ensuring that families keep more of their hard-earned paychecks and giving local companies the certainty they need to invest in their workers and grow their busi... Read more

By: U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady In July, we received great news that the American economy had grown in the second quarter by 4.1 percent. Those numbers were recently revised, and we learned that it grew at 4.2 percent! On top of our best annual growth rate in a decade, August was another solid month of job growth with private-sector earnings up as well. There is no question the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has changed the trajectory of our economy for the better. To keep that momentum going, the House... Read more