Press Releases

Congressional recognition for top elementary and middle school graduates in the First Congressional District

Congressman Bob Brady is awarding Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition to top elementary and middle school graduates in the First Congressional District in Philadelphia and Delaware County based on the recommendation of the schools.

Congressman Brady selects art work of Kensington Business and Finance High School student to be exhibited at the 2011 Congressional High School Art Competition

Congressman Robert A. Brady (D., PA) has selected the artwork of Juan Delgado, a 10th grade student at the Kensington Business and Finance High School, to represent the First Congressional District in the 30th annual Congressional High School Art Competition.

Congressman Bob Brady on the death of Osama Bin Laden

Congressman Bob Brady released the following statement on President Obama's announcement tonight confirming that Osama bin Laden, the mastermind of the 9/11 attacks against the United States, has been killed.

Congressman Brady visits Fresh Grocer supermarket at Progress Plaza

Congressman Bob Brady (D. PA) today visited the Fresh Grocer supermarket at historic Progress Plaza, the nation's first black owned and developed shopping center.

Congressman Brady Calls for Compromise to Keep Government Open

Congressman Brady Denounces House Passage of H.R. 359

Robert A. Brady, Ranking Democrat on the Committee on House Administration issued the following statement in response to today's House passage of H.R. 359, legislation that terminates the Presidential Election Campaign Fund.

Congressman Brady calls for action in response to national tragedy

Congressman Robert A. Brady announced he will introduce legislation that would make it a federal crime to make criminal threats against Members of Congress or their staff while performing official duties.

Congressman Brady introduces resolution honoring Einstein, Southwest Airlines and Philadelphia International Airport for their support of families with autistic children

Congressman Brady introduced a resolution that applauds the Einstein Healthcare Network, Southwest Airlines and Philadelphia International Airport for instituting best practices procedures for helping families with autistic children when they are traveling.

Congressman Brady announces National Park Service Assistance for the Logan Triangle

Congressman Robert A. Brady (D-PA) announced today that the Logan Community Development Center (CDC) will receive planning support from the National Park Service (NPS) through its Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance (RTCA) Program to come up with a revitalization plan for the 35-acre blighted Logan Triangle.

Congressman Brady declared a Democracy Champ

Congressman Bob Brady is presented commemorative boxing gloves for his work as a "Democracy Champ" by the Campaign for Fair Elections in front of the Rocky statue at the Philadelphia Art Museum.