Press Releases
Feb 9, 2012
House Democrats Introduce DISCLOSE 2012 Act
House Administration Committee Ranking Democrat Robert Brady (PA) joined Representative Chris Van Hollen (MD) in introducing the DISCLOSE 2012 Act today.
Feb 7, 2012
Congressman Brady recognized as one of top 100 Members of Congress advocating for children in policy and budget decisions
Congressman Bob Brady (D., PA) has been named a Defender of Children by the First Focus Campaign for Children (FFCC). First Focus Campaign for Children is a national bipartisan children's advocacy organization based in Washington, DC.
Feb 3, 2012
Congressman Brady announces the award of FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant to Chester Township
Congressman Brady announced today that the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration, has awarded a $24,938 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to the Chester Township Fire Company.
Jan 26, 2012
Congressman Brady joins Sen. Kitchen and other state officials to protest proposed asset test for SNAP recipients
Issues: Health care
ongressman Robert A. Brady (D., PA) today joined State Sen. Shirley Kitchen and other elected officials and advocates in blasting Pennsylvania’s proposed asset test for recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Nov 11, 2011
Veterans Day is celebrated as HELP USA's Brady Center opens to provide services for homeless vets in Southwest Philadelphia
Issues: Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs
Veteran's Day was celebrated by Congressman Bob Brady (D., PA) at the dedication of the brand new Robert G. Brady Veterans Center at the HELP Philadelphia Homes, in Southwest Philadelphia.
Oct 21, 2011
Congressman Brady's Statement on Withdrawl of U.S. Combat Troops from Iraq
House Armed Services Committee Member Bob Brady (D., PA) released the following statement in response to the President's announcement that U.S. combat forces will be withdrawn from Iraq by the end of this year.
Oct 14, 2011
Congressman Brady joins Congressional leaders in urging protection for the poor and hungry in deficit reduction negotiations
Congressman Bob Brady (D., PA) says as the Select Committee on Deficit Reduction meets to consider ways to reduce the federal budget that the bipartisan Committee must protect critically essential programs for low income families - especially the nation.
Oct 14, 2011
Congressman Brady introduces bill to honor and preserve the Cruiser Olympia through a commemorative coin authorized by Congress
This week, Congressman Brady introduced a bill which would permit the U.S. Mint, at no cost to the taxpayer, to design and offer for sale to the public a commemorative coin honoring the Cruiser Olympia.
Sep 29, 2011
Brady calls Aker Philadelphia Shipyard and Exxonmobil Marine $400 million agreement to build two oil tankers a vote of confidence in Philadelphia shipyard workers
Congressman Brady was on hand to congratulate Aker shipyard workers at signing ceremony documenting the agreement between Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. and SeaRiver Maritime Inc., Exxon Mobil Corporation's U.S. marine affiliate, for the construction of two Aframax oil tankers at the Aker Philadelphia Shipyard.
Sep 28, 2011
Congressman Brady announces Obama administration award to community colleges for job training and workforce development
Congressman Bob Brady (D., PA) announced that the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education have awarded nearly $500 million in grants to community colleges around the country for targeted job training and workforce development to help economically dislocated workers who are changing careers.
