Tax Relief for All Americans Passes in the House
12/16/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) issued the following statement on the passage of tax relief for all Americans:"For too long
Brady Pushes $150 Billion in Spending Cuts to Pay For Tax Relief Agreement
12/15/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Kevin Brady (R-Texas), the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee and a senior member of the
BERKLEY, BRADY SUPPORT STOPPING FULL RETURN OF THE DEATH TAX
12/8/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Shelley Berkley (D-NV) and Kevin Brady (R-TX), the authors of the Estate Tax Relief Act (H.R. 3905), say
Agreement to Defuse $4 Trillion Tax Bomb is a "Solid Win" for Job Creators
12/7/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), issued the following statement on the deal to extend tax relief to all Americans. "Defusing
New Jobs Numbers Fall Below Expectations
12/3/2010: Washington, D.C. - Despite hopes of job growth, the unemployment rate rose to 9.8 percent, up from 9.6 percent in October. The rise
Brady Opposes Administration Flip-Flop to Block Drilling in Coasts, Alaska
12/1/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to the Obama Administration’s decision to maintain a drilling
House Economic Leader says Presidential Pay Freeze Plan Is Not Enough
11/29/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, the Senior House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement on the President's
HOUSE ECONOMIC LEADER PLEASED WITH NEW EARMARK BAN
11/18/2010: Washington, D.C. - Today House Republicans were unanimous in adopting an earmark ban for the 112th Congress. U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), the top
Senate and House Republicans unite on Earmark Ban
11/15/2010: Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee and an early proponent of the
Jobs Need to be the Top Priority as Jobless Rate Remains High
11/5/2010: Washington, D.C. - Today's discouraging employment report confirms what the American people said loud and clear on Tuesday -- the President needs a
House Economic Leader Weighs in Against New Fed Stimulus
10/29/2010: Washington, D.C. - US Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, has written to Federal Reserve Chairman
Third Quarter GDP: Economy Remains Feeble Under Obama
10/29/2010: Washington, D.C. -- America's economic health remains anemic as third quarter GDP numbers were released this morning by the federal government. Real GDP
House Speaker Pelosi Racks Up More Debt than the First 57 Speakers Combined
10/26/2010: Washington, D.C. - When California Democrat Nancy Pelosi took the gavel as the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives in January
Major U.S. Cities Lost 1 Million Jobs Despite Massive Stimulus
10/21/2010: Download JEC Employment Map Washington, D.C. - The twenty largest metropolitan areas in America have a million fewer workers on the job
Treasury Report Confirms Record Deficits Under Democratic Control
10/15/2010: Washington, D.C. - It's official. According to today's report by the U.S. Treasury, the federal debt has exploded by more than $3.9 trillion
Judge refuses to throw out 20 state lawsuit against Obamacare
10/15/2010: Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) issued the following statement after a Florida Federal Judge ruled that a major lawsuit against the
Brady Welcomes "Long Overdue" End of the Deepwater Drilling Moratorium
10/12/2010: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) issued the following statement following the Obama Administration's decision to end the deepwater drilling moratorium. "This
September Job Losses "More of the Same"
10/8/2010: Washington, D.C. - While President Obama continues to deny the U.S. economy is in a jobless economy, the September unemployment rate stayed stagnant
House Economic Leader Introduces Commercial Real Estate Bill
10/6/2010: Washington, D.C. - Concerned that federal bank regulators are making the challenges confronting America's commercial real estate sector worse, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady
Drilling Moratorium Remains In Place
9/30/2010: Washington, D.C. - Today the administration released rules regulating drilling and workplace safety, but the job killing moratorium remains in place. "Is there
House Passes Brady Bill to Audit BP Fund
9/29/2010: Washington, D.C. -- The House of Representatives late last night passed a measure by U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady's (R-Texas) to audit the $20
Health Care Costs Up, Public Support Down at Sixth Month Anniversary of Obamacare
9/23/2010: Washington, D.C. - After forcing through a sweeping new government health care plan over strong public opposition, Democrats in Washington were convinced that
Administration Estimate of Drilling Moratorium Job Loss is Incomplete, Lacks Credibility
9/16/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, questions the accuracy of today’s Obama Administration
House Economic Leader says No Tax Hikes. Period.
9/13/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, says he will not support any
President Targets Texas Energy Jobs in Latest "Stimulus" Proposal
9/8/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, the Senior House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement on the President
Deadline nears for Military Service Academy Nominations
9/8/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) would like to remind high school seniors and first year college students interested in seeking
Brady To Strongly Urge Panel To End Drilling Moratoriums
9/7/2010: Houston, TX - The moratorium on deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and the undeniable de facto moratorium in shallow waters
Not Much to Celebrate This Labor Day As Economy Continues to Stall, Says GOP Economic Leader
9/3/2010: Washington, D.C. - Americans seeking economic hope were disappointed again as the Obama administration reported the national jobless rate climbed back up to
Another Washington Knows Best moment: The EPA Targets Texas' Improved Air Quality
8/31/2010: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) issued the following statement after the EPA shot down key aspects of Texas' effective clean air
Brady Congratulates Troops and President Bush
8/31/2010: Conroe - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady's remarks on the official withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Iraq: “Our troops put themselves in harm’s
Mr. President, we want our energy jobs back
8/30/2010: Washington, D.C. - Nearly 24,000 energy workers have lost their jobs since the Obama Administration imposed a drilling moratorium that a new report – prepared by
Economy Dangerously Close to Stalling Out
8/27/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. growth is slowing dramatically, according to new figures released this morning by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). The U.S.
“Isn’t every American job important?”
8/10/2010: Washington, D.C. - While Texas energy workers face losing their jobs due to the controversial drilling moratorium in the Gulf and nearly 15 million
Job Growth in America Continues to Flounder
8/6/2010: Washington, D.C. - As more Americans left the job hunt in July, the national jobless rate remained at 9.5%. "The economy is headed the
Brady Welcomes Signal of Early Lift to Drilling Ban, but Remains Skeptical
8/4/2010: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) responded to reports that the Obama Administration may end the moratorium on deepwater drilling in
House GOP Deflate Democratic Job Claims
8/4/2010: Washington, D.C. - Just days after House Democratic leaders touted their new report, titled Understanding the Economy: Promising Signs of Recovery in Manufacturing, which
Brady pushes measure to end Drilling Moratorium
7/30/2010: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) stood with the hundreds of thousands of workers, small businesses and families on the Gulf
Obama Recovery Stalling Out
7/30/2010: Washington, D.C. - A second straight quarter of disappointing economic news is causing many Americans to question President Obama’s economic leadership, says the top
BRADY CALLS COURT RULING ON ARIZONA IMMIGRATION LAW ‘DISAPPOINTING’
7/28/2010: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) responded to a ruling by federal Judge Susan Bolton blocking parts of Arizona’s new immigration law,
AMERICA'S NEW HEALTH CARE SYSTEM REVEALED
7/28/2010: Washington, D.C. - Four months after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi famously declared "We have to pass the bill so you can find out
House Rushes CLEAR Act to Floor GULF ENERGY WORKERS FACE NEW THREAT FROM CONGRESS
7/28/2010: Washington, D.C. - As the U.S. House rushes sweeping oil spill legislation to the floor ahead of its August vacation, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady
WILL PRESIDENT OBAMA MAKE TIME FOR TEXAS ENERGY WORKERS?
7/20/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) is still waiting to hear back from the White House on his earlier invitation to President
More U.S. Jobs To Flow Overseas Despite Oil Spill Cap
7/19/2010: Washington, D.C. - "Progress on one crisis, none on Gulf coast jobs," said U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands). "The temporary cap on the
White House Economic Team Should Get a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
7/14/2010: Washington, D.C. - The White House's quarterly report on stimulus job creation should receive a Pulitzer Prize for fiction. "By a wide margin, the
Latest Job Killing Drilling Moratorium Thumbs Nose at Federal Courts
7/13/2010: Washington, D.C. - The Obama Administration has lost two rounds in the courts, but that isn't stopping them from pushing the restart button to
Congressman Kevin Brady Applauds Decision of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals
7/9/2010: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady applauds the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals decision to keep the deepwater drilling ban from being implemented during
Disappointing June Jobs Report Undercuts President Obama’s “Summer of Recovery” Campaign
7/2/2010: Washington, D.C. - The national jobless rate dipped slightly in June to 9.5%, but the U.S. lost 125,000 jobs last month as the Census
Troops Held Hostage for More Deficit Spending
7/1/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) issued the following statement before voting against the $75 billion Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 4899): "Our
A SAD DAY FOR FREE SPEECH IN OUR COUNTRY
6/24/2010: Washington, D.C. - DISCLOSE Act is a Suppression of Free Speech Act that weakens our 1st Amendment Rights Washington, DC – A controversial, and some
LAWMAKERS PROPOSE INTERIM SOLUTION TO GULF DRILLING BAN Reps. Brady, Green Lead Bipartisan Letter
6/24/2010: Washington, D.C. - As the White House continues its ban on deepwater drilling in the Gulf, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is proposing an
Congressman Kevin Brady on the President's Oval Office Address
6/15/2010: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) released the following statement following the President's Oval Office Address tonight: "The President worked hard to create
Jobless Rate remains high despite 411,000 temporary Census jobs
6/4/2010: Washington, D.C. - In yet another mixed Employment Report, the unemployment rate dipped to 9.7% in May while the percent of unemployed who have
Who Ran Up America's Debt?
5/28/2010: Washington, D.C. - As the U.S. Treasury Department is likely to announce today that the gross federal debt of America has reached a staggering
Government Misleading Seniors with New Health Care Bill Brochure
5/25/2010: Washington, D.C. - Often preyed upon by false advertisers, Texas' elderly will soon see another deceptive brochure headed their way courtesy of the federal
APRIL JOBS REPORTJobs Recovery is Painfully Slow, Says GOP Economic Leader
5/7/2010: Washington, D.C. - In a very mixed Employment Report, the unemployment rate rose to 9.9% in April and long-term unemployment rose to an all-time
1st Quarter Numbers Confirm Sluggish Recovery, says House Economic Leader
4/30/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee issued the following statement after the Department
Puerto Rico should follow Alaska Hawa'ai statehood Models
4/30/2010: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady issued the following statement on H.R. 2499: "Puerto Rico is an important U.S. terroritory that enjoys remarkable leadership under
NOW THAT IT'S THE LAW -- THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION CONFIRMS WHAT'S REALLY IN IT
4/23/2010: Washington, D.C. - Less that a month after the President signed the new health care law, the Administration's own analysis proves the President and
March jobs number distorted by Census hiring, says House economic leader
4/2/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, released the following statement after the
Brady skeptical of President's "major expansion" of offshore drilling
3/31/2010: Washington, D.C. - Today, President Obama announced he will be opening up the vast majority of the Outer Continental Shelf to new exploration,
Biden exaggerates IRS Stimulus Claims
3/29/2010: Washington, D.C. - The top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee is calling into question claims from the Vice President and the
New Democrat “Mini-Stimulus” May Kill More Jobs Than It Creates, Says Economic Leader
3/23/2010: Washington, D.C. - The next ‘mini-stimulus’ Democrats in the U.S. House hope to push through this week will do little to create small
Because bigger government doesn’t mean better health care
3/21/2010: Washington, D.C. - The government promised you health care. When forced to buy their ‘government approved” plan - or face the tax man -
Calling Health Care Bill a “Terrible Mistake,” Brady Vows to Fight On
3/21/2010: Washington, D.C. - After weeks of threats and special deals, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats narrowly approved 220-211 an unpopular health care measure
IRS Explosion: 16,500 More Agents Needed to Enforce ObamaCare
3/18/2010: Washington, D.C. - The Internal Revenue Service will see its largest expansion since withholding taxes were enacted during WWII to enforce the glut
A Congress that governs in secrecy and arrogance will not govern long
3/17/2010: Washington, D.C. - Health Care Video Text of speech: Isn't this troubling? Eight out of ten Americans now believe Congress governs without the
Texas will face budget crisis if government take over of health care passes
3/16/2010: Washington, D.C. - Brady and State Sen. Williams talk about TX impact of gov't run health care
Consumers and job creators are uncertain about America
3/12/2010: Washington, D.C. - As spring approaches, temperatures are on the rise, but consumer confidence is still falling, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of
Brady Applauds GOP Earmark Moratorium
3/11/2010: Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), a GOP Deputy Whip and a member of the House Select Committee on Earmark
Brady statement on Afghanistan Resolution
3/10/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statement after voting no on a resolution instructing President Obama to begin
Blame it on the Blizzard: White House Blames Local Snow Storms for Poor Jobs Numbers
3/5/2010: Washington, D.C. - Earlier this week White House economic spokesman Larry Summers attempted to blame a four-day Washington snow storm for continued job
New back room stimulus – aka "jobs" – bill won't create jobs
3/4/2010: Washington, D.C. - The Democrat's latest stimulus – aka jobs – bill was tossed out for a quick vote today in the House
EPA Tries to End-Around Congress on Cap & Trade
2/24/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) will soon introduce legislation with fellow Texan Joe Barton to block the Environmental Protection Agency
Americans have low expectations for the Health Care Summit
2/24/2010: Washington, D.C. - President Obama is going ahead with his plan to hold a day long health care summit with Democrats and Republicans
The numbers don’t lie says House economic leader
2/23/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee today issued the following statement after
Senator Brownback, Congressman Brady Host Economic Summit
2/23/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS) and U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), both leaders of the Joint Economic Committee, today hosted
White House Cuts to Medicare Already Driving Up Seniors Premiums
2/23/2010: Washington, D.C. - Texas seniors wondering how President Obama’s massive health care plan will affect them don’t have long to wonder. Cuts last
Return to Prosperity: Creating the Strongest Economy of the 21st Century
2/22/2010: Washington, D.C. - Good morning all. I wanted to extend an invitation to a Brownback/Brady economic conference entitled "Return to Prosperity: Creating the Strongest
1 year later and 4 million jobs lost says House economic leader
2/17/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee today highlighted the utter failure of
Delayed Benefits upset Veterans education plans Brady reminds soldier-students that "red tape should never delay earned benefits"
2/16/2010: Washington, D.C. - Veterans are upset with unnecessary delays in the processing of their education benefits causing late tuition payments and potential delays
"Larger than life" Charlie Wilson left a "Texas-sized Impact"
2/10/2010: Washington, D.C. - "Texas has lost a larger than life character who left a Texas-sized impact on the middle east and a large
Job Losses Mount as Temp Hiring Grows: No Foundation for Sustainable Recovery, says House Economic Leader
2/5/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, released the following statement after the
Pay-go is to this Congress as ethics is to the former Governor of Illinois
2/4/2010: Share This Video Full text of remarks: Thank you, Madam Speaker. These congressional Democrats just aren't listening. After Massachusetts, voters sent a
Economic Leader Questions President's Commitment to Tackling Debt
2/1/2010: Washington, D.C. - The President spoke about the need to cut spending last week, then turned around and delivered a record breaking $3.8
4th Quarter Spike Likely Highlight of Economic Recovery for Another Year, says House Economic Leader
1/29/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee issued the following statement after the
Herger, Brady Question President on Hypocrisy and Broken Promises in Backroom Health Care Deals
1/28/2010: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Wally Herger (R-CA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Health, and Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), Ranking Member of the
President tried to re-invent himself tonight says House economic leader
1/27/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee issued the following statement after President
Get Serious About Balancing Budget, Mr. President
1/27/2010: Washington, D.C. - Amid news reports that President Obama may use tonight’s State of the Union address to tout a spending freeze to
Health Care in Aftermath of Massachusetts:
1/20/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), a member of the House Ways & Means Committee and the top House Republican on
Brady Announces Eighth District Mobile Office Schedule
1/19/2010: Washington, D.C. - From Tuesday January 26, 2010 through Thursday January 28, 2010, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady's (R-The Woodlands) Mobile Office will once again
President Obama cuts deal with Union bosses
1/14/2010: Washington, D.C. - The White House and union leaders joined forces today to exempt union workers from a planned 40% excise tax on
Stimulus Isn’t Working, So White House Changes Definition of Job
1/13/2010: Washington, D.C. - The White House today tried to stem overwhelming public skepticism of their massive stimulus program by claiming two million jobs
Brady Seeks Joint Economic Hearing into Geithner's role in NY Fed Suppressing Disclosure of AIG Payments
1/9/2010: Washington, D.C. - Following the release of e-mails revealing the New York Federal Reserve's apparent efforts to suppress disclosure to federal regulators of
Big government policies not yielding results we expect says House economic leader
1/8/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, released the following statement after the
Let the C-SPAN Cameras Roll
1/6/2010: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX), the Lead House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following statement today in
Local Residents Overwhelmingly Oppose Health Care, Cap & Trade Proposals
1/6/2010: Washington, D.C. - Local voters are very worried about the direction America is headed and are frightened by the unprecedented level of Washington spending,
Health Care Takeover Not A Done Deal, Says Brady
12/24/2009: Conroe -- Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats passed a massive 2,733 page government takeover of health
Senate Health Care Deal is not the reform Americans want
12/19/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following after all 60 Democrats in the Senate signed on the Majority Leader
Copenhagen Climate Conference failed because prosperity matters
12/19/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), the Lead House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee issued the following statement after the Copenhagen
STIMULUS II, MORE DEBT NO WAY TO GROW JOBS, SAYS BRADY
12/16/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), the top House Republican on Joint Economic Committee, released the following statements:DEBT LIMIT INCREASEOn the
Caught Red-Handed: Congressional Leaders Try to Raise America’s Debt Burden by Sneaking Increase Into Troop Funding Bill
12/11/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressional Democrats are in a box. Faced with raising the debt ceiling by $1.8 trillion due to a record-setting deficit
House GOP Economic Leader says End TARP Now
12/10/2009: Washington, D.C. - As President Barack Obama, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Financial Services Committee Chairman Barney Frank seek to extend the Troubled
Keeping Jobs, Killing Jobs No Economic Solution, Says House GOP Economic Leader
12/9/2009: Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed their traditional one-year extension of popular tax breaks but added permanent tax increases
Unemployment numbers are encouraging says Brady
12/4/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the lead House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, released the following statement after the
New Report: Services Jobs Paying More, Growing in Importance to U.S. Economy
12/2/2009: Washington, D.C. - Today the Congressional Services Caucus released a new study by the U.S. Coalition of Services Industries demonstrating the growing number
Pelosi Plan Wrong for America, Says Brady
11/7/2009: Washington, D.C. - In the moments after House Democrats narrowly passed a major reform of the nation’s health care system, U.S. Congressman Kevin
Brady Floor Speech: Pelosi Health Care Plan
11/7/2009: Washington, D.C. - This is the Pelosi health care plan. It’s wrong for America. Over 100 new federal agencies, commissions and mandates stands
10.2% Unemployment: Obama policies are failure says House economic leader
11/6/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the lead House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, released the following statement after the
The White House has lost all credibility when it comes to stimulus jobs claims, says House economic leader
10/30/2009: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Kevin Brady, lead House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, reacted to White House news released today that
“The Fight is On”
10/29/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, today issued the following statement after
While GDP numbers encouraging, a job-loss recovery is no recovery at all
10/29/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the Ranking House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee issued the following statement after the Department
GOP economic leader Brady challenges Romer on stimulus impact
10/22/2009: Washington, D.C. - Quotes from the opening statement of U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, Ranking House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, at an
49 of 50 States lose jobs since Stimulus
10/21/2009: Washington, D.C. - When the Democrats in Congress passed the controversial and costly “stimulus” package in February of this year, the White House
Brady named "Taxpayer Hero"
10/13/2009: Washington, D.C. - The Council for Citizens Against Government Waste (CCAGW) today honored nine members of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas
Congressional Democrats Attach Hate Crimes to Troop Funding Bill
10/8/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady issued the following statement after strongly opposing the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010
Government “invisible hand” slowing recovery, says Economic Committee leader
10/2/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the lead House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, released the following statement after the
Trade is Critical to the U.S. Economy
9/24/2009: Washington, D.C. - When President Obama touches down in Pittsburgh for the G-20 Summit he has a chance to lead on trade policies
Brady Questions Missile Defense Policy Reversal
9/17/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) issued the following statement on major changes announced today to U.S. Missile Defense plans in Europe:"The
WASHINGTON COMPLETES TAKEOVER OF STUDENT LOAN BUSINESS
9/17/2009: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives, on a vote of 232 to 111 today passed H.R. 3221, the Student Aid and
Brady Letter on METRO Conditions on 9/12/09
9/16/2009: Washington, D.C. - Mr. John B. Catoe, Jr.General ManagerWashington Metro Area Transit Authority600 5th Street, N.W.Washington, DC 20001To Mr. Catoe:I write this letter
Democrats to “Go It Alone” on Health Care: What’s Changed?
9/16/2009: Washington, D.C. - After Congressional Democrats announced today they will “go it alone” on reforming America’s health care system, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady
Enough with the partisan games says Brady
9/15/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) today released the following statement after reports that Democrats will offer a resolution of disapproval
Brady stands with House leaders in calling for Green Jobs Czar to resign
9/4/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) today has joined other House leaders in calling for the immediate resignation of the Green
Brady: Real recovery for American families will only come when employment is rising
9/4/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the lead House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee released the following statement after the
Brady adds town hall in response to numerous requests from senior groups
9/1/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady has added yet another town hall on top of his already 40 meetings after numerous senior
BRADY SAYS WHITE HOUSE KNEW ALL ALONG
8/25/2009: Washington, D.C. - In light of today’s stunning announcement by the White House that the federal deficit will be almost $2 trillion higher
If stimulus bill is working, where have the jobs gone?
8/19/2009: Washington, D.C. - At the six month anniversary of President Barack Obama's signature “achievement” — the $787 billion stimulus measure — it's important
Jobs numbers still falling, just not as fast
8/7/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the lead House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee released the following statement after the
New Report: Wealthy Shouldering Highest Share of Tax Burden in Decades
8/3/2009: Washington, D.C. - America’s top taxpayers are carrying a larger share of the nation’s income tax burden than at any time in modern
Another Day, Another Bailout
7/29/2009: Washington, D.C. - As Congressional Democrats propose legislation to shore up the highway and unemployment trust funds, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) demands a
Sunset Caucus scores first victory in the U.S. House
7/24/2009: Washington, D.C. - While tiny in relation to the historic spending spree launched by President Obama and Congressional Democrats, the Sunset Caucus, recently
Price, Brady, Ryan Say Make August ‘America’s Right to Know Month’
7/23/2009: Washington, D.C. - Republican Study Committee Chairman Tom Price (R-GA), Budget Committee Ranking Member Paul Ryan (R-WI), and Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member
PAY-GO?
7/22/2009: Washington, D.C. - Despite widespread criticism by independent budget experts, the Democrat-controlled U.S. House pushed through a bill today they claim will require
Health care rationing, cancer survival, tax increases targeted by Brady as House debates Obamacare
7/16/2009: Washington, D.C. - As committees in the House of Representatives rush to debate the health care plan hastily cobbled together this week by
BAFFLING FLOW CHART
7/15/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the lead House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, today unveiled a detailed flow chart of
They’re Spending My Money How?!
7/14/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) continues to highlight wasteful Washington spending as he seeks to strip out a little noticed
It’s time to hold the Treasury accountable
7/13/2009: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the lead House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee submitted an amendment to the Financial
Brady Urges Speaker Pelosi to Make August “America’s Right to Know” Month
7/13/2009: Washington, D.C. - Concerned that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will rush health care reform through the U.S. House of Representatives before Americans can
New agreement helps bring safer streets to Houston and surrounding area
7/10/2009: Washington, D.C. - Just months after a March 5th shooting and critical injury of a Houston Police Officer, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands)
Brady Will Fight Second Stimulus
7/9/2009: Washington, D.C. - As White House advisors and Democrats on Capitol Hill float the idea of a second stimulus package this fall, the
Writing checks we can’t cash
7/2/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), the Ranking House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee is telling the President and Congressional Democrats
CAP & TRADE: Higher utility bills, energy costs and 200,000 jobs lost in Texas
6/26/2009: Washington, D.C. - On the morning of an historical vote on the controversial “cap and tax” global warming legislation in the U.S. House
Cost of Health Care Reform Continues to Skyrocket
6/24/2009: Washington, D.C. - A new study out today by the non-partisan HSI Network estimated that the Democratic health care plan will result in
Bridge City gets nearly $9.7 million from Congress in much-needed Hurricane Recovery Funds
6/22/2009: Washington, D.C. - Last fall Bridge City took a battering from Hurricane Ike, but today the community makes another big step towards recovery.
Hardin County gets much-needed Hurricane Recovery Funds
6/22/2009: Washington, D.C. - The downed trees, limbs and leaves which have been clogging Hardin County’s drainage system since Hurricane Ike passed through are
KENT IMPEACHMENT IS “JUSTICE FOR THE TAXPAYERS”
6/18/2009: Washington, D.C. - Statement from Congressman Kevin Brady on the Impeachment of Federal Judge Samuel B. Kent who is serving 33 months in
Brady opens new front in the fight to shrink the size of government
6/17/2009: Washington, D.C. - Leading the charge for a return to a smaller, more efficient government, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) has opened up a
Congress Cuts Funding for Troops; Loads Up Bill
6/16/2009: Washington, D.C. - The U.S. House of Representatives took up a final compromise $106 billion war funding bill today which cut $5 billion
Brady Announces Eighth District Mobile Office Schedule
6/15/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady’s (R-TX) Eighth District Mobile Office will be making its rounds to local communities throughout the region
RECOVERY BEFORE RED TAPE
6/15/2009: Washington, D.C. - Amid concerns that too much of the first round of federal Hurricane Ike disaster aid was diverted to state bureaucracy,
$1.7 billion heads to Texas for Hurricane Ike Recovery
6/9/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands), who helped lead congressional efforts in Congress to secure funding for Hurricane Ike recovery
Underlying jobs numbers are policy attacks on American job creators
6/4/2009: Washington, D.C. - On the eve of what is undoubtedly more bad jobs news, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) is concerned that "President Obama’s
Hurricanes don’t discriminate
5/28/2009: Washington, D.C. - This week is hurricane preparedness and Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) is urging coastal residents to gather supplies and documents they
KEVIN BRADY ON JUDGE SONIA SOTOMAYOR’S NOMINATION TO THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
5/26/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statement on President Obama’s nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor:"Hopefully the United States Senate
CONSERVATIVE GROUP HONORS BRADY
5/21/2009: Washington, D.C. - This morning U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) was recognized for his unwavering conservative values by the American Conservative Union. The
Brady, CampCongratulate Senate Finance Committee for Holding Hearing on U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
5/21/2009: Washington, D.C. - Ways and Means Ranking Member Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statement today
Thousands of stimulus checks are being mailed to the dearly departed
5/15/2009: Washington, D.C. - In a week where America and people learned that the Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds are running out of money
HEADS UP: Passports will soon be required for all travel outside the U.S.
5/14/2009: Washington, D.C. - Just two years after many Texans' travel plans to Mexico and other countries were saved by a delay in the passport
Deadline for Transition to Digital TV Approaching Fast
5/12/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S.Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) is urging Texans to get ready for the digital television transition, which is set to take place on June
Brady urges Congress to pass the Medicare Warning Act of 2009
5/12/2009: Washington, D.C. - In light of the Medicare Trustees’ Report that came out today, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX), a member of the House Ways
Brady Requests Reforms, Not Earmarks, for Highway Bill
5/12/2009: Washington, D.C. - This week lawmakers in Congress are scrambling to provide a wish list of local transportation earmarks for a bill that extends
It's time for the White House to Stop Cooking the Books
5/11/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady, the lead House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, reacts to new White House figures that show annual
WASHINGTON PLANS TO FORCE TEXAS AND OTHER STATES TO CHANGE HOW THEY CHOOSE TO RUN STATE SAFETY NET PROGRAM
5/8/2009: Washington, D.C. - Acting against Congress’s intent behind a bipartisan law designed to help people get back to work, the Obama Administration has told
Obama Administration can't prove assertions it saved 150,000 jobs
5/8/2009: Washington, D.C. - Washington's massive spending appears to be doing damage to more than just the deficit. It's also disproportionately hurting those at the
Fox Guarding the Henhouse
5/7/2009: Washington, D.C. - At the last moment with little notice, leaders in Congress slipped into the mortgage fraud protection bill considered by the House
Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 627
4/30/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 627, a bill that imposes price controls on credit
Hate Crimes Expansion Undermines Free Speech, Equal Justice
4/29/2009: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) voted against creating a new federal offense for crimes potentially motivated by the victims sexual orientation,
House Rushes Through $3.5 Trillion Budget with Little Time for Lawmakers to Read
4/29/2009: Washington, D.C. - For the third time in as many months the Democrat-controlled House pushed through a massive government spending bill while preventing lawmakers
Brady: We don't tolerate racial profiling, so why should we tolerate values profiling
4/27/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady issued the following statement after joining many of his colleagues on Capitol Hill in asking Department of Homeland
The U.S.A. runs out of your tax dollars this Sunday
4/25/2009: Washington, D.C. - Barely half way through the budget year, the federal government has run through all your tax money. On this Sunday, April
Illegal Immigration: Modern Tool to Verify Legal Workers Proposed
4/23/2009: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) joined with Social Security Sub-Committee Chairman Sam Johnson (R-Texas) to re-introduce the New Employee Verification Act
No child should ever have to live in a bubble again
4/22/2009: Washington, D.C. - Twenty-five years after the story of the “Boy in the Plastic Bubble” captured the world’s attention, this week congressional lawmakers from
Congress shouldn’t use Mexican violence to curb gun rights
4/17/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) today expressed his concern about potential overreaction to the Mexican drug violence. "The solution must rely upon
"It's time we took back April 15th"
4/15/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), a member of the House Ways & Means Committee, today called for an overhaul of America’s tax
Finally, Tax Freedom Day for Texans
4/6/2009: Washington, D.C. - Shortly after a partisan Congress pushed through the largest federal budget in history, Texans can savor a small victory in the
THE END OF BALANCED BUDGETS FOR A GENERATION?
4/1/2009: Washington, D.C. - As Americans grow increasingly worried about Washington's unprecedented spending spree, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) is backing an alternative to President
GIVE Act = more government in everyday life
3/31/2009: Washington, D.C. - After voting against the so-called GIVE Act, Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) expressed his disappointment in Congress for continuing to use tax
Responsible Homeowners Act: Better Solution to America’s Housing Woes
3/25/2009: Washington, D.C. - While Congress struggles to address housing problems across America, lawmakers from the House Republican Economic Working Group – including Texas
SOCIAL SECURITY COMMISSIONER PROMISES PLAN TO INVESTIGATE DISABILITY FRAUD
3/24/2009: Washington, D.C. - During a hearing in the House Ways and Means Committee today, Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) urged Social Security Commissioner Michael
SMALL BUSINESSES TELL A CONGRESSIONAL PANEL THAT THEIR COMPANIES ARE ON THE LINE
3/19/2009: Washington, D.C. - The tax increases in President Obama’s proposed budget could cost 300,000 jobs in independent drilling production alone. Those were the
BAILOUT BONUSES: BRADY WANTS WHITE HOUSE ANSWERS
3/19/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) released the following statement after voting no on a bill rushed to the floor by congressional Democrats
Brady Secures Congressional Hearing to Stop Social Security Cheats
3/16/2009: Houston, TX. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) met today in Houston with officials from the Social Security Administration ahead of a
UNBELIEVABLE
3/12/2009: Washington, D.C. - Over the first 50 days of the Obama administration, Democrats have spent $24 billion a day – or $1 billion an
REPRESENTATIVES CROWLEY, BRADY, LARSEN, AND HERGER RE-LAUNCH APEC CAUCUS FOR 111th CONGRESS
3/11/2009: Washington, D.C. - Representatives Joseph Crowley, Kevin Brady, Rick Larsen, and Wally Herger re-introduced the House Caucus for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation to the 111th
U.S. Must Engage More with the Asia-Pacific Region
3/10/2009: Washington, D.C. - Reps. Ellen Tauscher (D-Calif.) and Kevin Brady (R-Texas) led a bipartisan letter asking President Barack Obama to continue negotiating the
UNEMPLOYMENT DATA COULD BE POLITICIZED IF WHITE HOUSE GAINS CONTROL OF CENSUS
3/6/2009: Washington, D.C. - The leading House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee says future labor statistics could be compromised if the White House exerts
BRADY NAMED TO CONGRESSIONAL WATCHDOG GROUP
2/26/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), the top House Republican on the Joint Economic Committee, joined with U.S. Senator John Thune, vice
SEN. HUTCHISON, REP. BRADY SEEK PROTECTIONFOR TEACHERS AND PUBLIC SERVANTS
2/26/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX) today introduced the Public Servant Retirement Protection Act to
SPENDING BINGE II: HOUSE PASSES SECOND MASSIVE SPENDING BILL IN TWO WEEKS
2/25/2009: Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) voted against a massive $410 billion Omnibus federal spending bill. The funding bill for the federal
CONGRESSMAN BRADY RESPONDS TO PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
2/24/2009: Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas), a senior member of the House Ways & Means Committee, made the following statement in
BRADY ASKS PRESIDENT TO CONSIDER SPENDING REFORM LEGISLATION
2/20/2009: Washington, D.C. - Today Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) sent a letter to President Barack Obama, in advance of his Fiscal Responsibility Summit on Monday,
BRADY OPPOSES MASSIVE SPENDING BILL
2/13/2009: Washington, D.C. - Amid declining public support for the controversial $787 billion stimulus bill congressional Democrats rushed through Congress, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas)
MORE HELP FOR COLLEGE BOOKS, SUPPLIES, ROOM & BOARD
2/12/2009: Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Kevin Brady (R- Texas) introduced legislation to allow college students – or their parents – to include the costs
BRADY PRESSES PENTAGON FOR DELAYED REPORT ON MILITARY ELECTROCUTIONS
2/10/2009: Washington, D.C. - Today by letter Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) urged Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and the Pentagon to make good on its
DTV DELAY IS A BAD IDEA ALL AROUND
2/4/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-The Woodlands) released the following statement after voting against delaying the transition to Digital Television: "This whole thing
BRADY: DROP THE GIMMICKS, PUT KIDS FIRST
2/4/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) issued the following statement after voting against an unwise SCHIP expansion that doesn’t put the neediest Americans
KEEP AMERICA’S DEEP OCEAN WATERS OPEN FOR EXPLORATION
2/3/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) and 70 members of Congress have written to President Obama requesting that newly re-opened areas in the
DTV HELP NEEDED FOR COASTAL HURRICANE VICTIMS
1/28/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) is leading several of his Gulf Coast colleagues in asking Acting Commerce Secretary Otto J. Wolff to
NO PLAN, NO MONEY, SAYS BRADY
1/22/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) released the following statement after the Democrat-led U.S. House of Representatives voted to release another $350 billion
REP. BRADY LAUDS RELEASE OF BORDER AGENTS
1/19/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady released the following statement after getting word from the White House that Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean were
TEXAS STUDENTS LEARN AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH ART
1/16/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) congratulated dozens of communities in District 8 Texas that were awarded the “Picturing America” Award from the
DISABILITY FRAUD MAY WASTE BILLIONS
1/15/2009: Washington, D.C. - Today U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (R- Texas) urged the Social Security Subcommittee to examine government efforts to crack down on individuals
THREATENING PHONE CALLS FROM PRISONERS MUST STOP
1/15/2009: Washington, D.C. - “When Texans pick up the phone and say hello, they should not find a prisoner bent on threatening them on the
STATEMENT FROM CONGRESSMAN KEVIN BRADY ON SCHIP VOTE
1/14/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady’s issued the following statement after voting no to expanding SCHIP: "I’m proud to have helped create the CHIP
KEY POST:
1/9/2009: Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady, who led the successful three-year effort to pass the Central American Free Trade Agreement, issued the
DECLINING EMPLOYMENT NUMBERS REFLECT LACK OF CONFIDENCE IN ECONOMY
1/9/2009: Washington, D.C. - The United States has been losing jobs for 12 straight months now according to new figures released this morning by the
BRADY PROPOSES SOLUTION TO STAGGERING FEDERAL DEFICITS
1/9/2009: Washington, D.C. - With the announcement of a staggering $1.2 trillion federal deficit for 2009 and President-elect Obama predicting trillion dollar deficits “for years
IN WEAK ECONOMY: SALES TAX DEDUCTION SHOULD BE MADE PERMANENT, SAYS BRADY
1/7/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) wasted no time after being sworn in for a seventh term, quickly introducing legislation to make permanent
CONGRESSMAN BRADY STATEMENT ON TRANS-TEXAS CORRIDOR PROJECT
1/6/2009: Washington, D.C. - Congressman Kevin Brady (R-Texas) issued the following statement on the Texas Department of Transportation’s decision to pull the plug on the
