Border Security

Washington, DC — Today Congressman Kevin Brady, (R-TX) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act of 2015, which places the most robust national-security vetting process in history for any refugee population. “My first priority is protecting this nation and those I represent. The SAFE Act, which passed by veto-proof majority in the U.S. House, vets, monitors and contains those looking to enter the United States. It’s tim... Read more

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, (R-TX), released the following statement on the President’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2016, which authorizes funding for the U.S. S. Department of Defense. “The world is in chaos, with terrorism knocking on America’s door, and President Obama rejects Congress’s bipartisan call to fully fund our troops and national defense? This is dangerous and reckless. There is no worst possible time than now to hold America’... Read more

5-18-15 -- In this week’s Monday Morning Memo podcast, the US House overwhelmingly passed a bi-partisan bill requiring President Obama to submit any nuclear deal with Iran to Congress for review, funding for our military and intelligence warriors and pro-life legislation to shield unborn children from excruciating pain or near-birth abortions. One new report says ‘Red Tape’ from the Obama Administration costs Americans more than $80 Billion annually, while another says faulty forecasting is maki... Read more

Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 1735, the National Defense Authorization Act for 2016 which provides the resources for a strong national defense, a pay raise for troops, and reinforces the mission to defeat the terrorist group ISIL. It was approved by a 269 to 151 vote and now goes to the Senate. “A strong military means a safer America. This bill provides full, critical funding for our troops defending our freedo... Read more

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Kevin Brady released the following statement on the House passage of H.R. 1191, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 which requires congressional review of a nuclear deal with Iran. “This bill ensures that Congress and the American people have their rightful say in reviewing any agreement on Iran’s nuclear program. We cannot allow the White House to rush into a bad agreement that trades sanctions for a future nuclear Iran that makes our world more dangerou... Read more

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a spending measure that increases funding for America’s military readiness, support for service members and reforms at the troubled Veterans Administration. The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs 2016 appropriations bill, which increases support nearly $5 billion over last year’s budget, passed on a 253 to 163 vote: “America is at war against terrorism, and we’ve got to make sure we are fully training, equipping and hous... Read more

Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, and Madison County law enforcement officers had a succinct but heartfelt message for the U.S. Senate: stop playing politics with the nation’s security. Read more

Today the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Department of Homeland Security bill that funds border security at its highest level in history and stops President Obama’s controversial executive order expanding amnesty Read more

"This is all about a unified Republican Congress challenging the President' s immigration amnesty early next year on our turf, under our rules. This gives us a much better shot at ending it," Read more

"This is all about a unified Republican Congress challenging the President' s immigration amnesty early next year on our turf, under our rules. This gives us a much better shot at ending it," Read more