WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House passed H.R. 21, the Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017, a bill designed to provide greater congressional oversight of burdensome regulations issued during the final days of a president’s term. U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady released the following statement: “This bill gives Congress the power to stop the rush of midnight regulations by the Obama administration, which can reach into a third term without any accountability. I encourage the Senate to act on thi...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016. This bipartisan legislation authorizes the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to negotiate alternative financing arrangements for certain services and the construction and maintenance of infrastructure at land ports of entry. U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady released the following statement: “The bill is a solution to help Customs and Border Protection enforce our trade laws, ...
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Safeguarding America For Immediate Release December 2, 2016 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which funds our troops and helps keep Americans safe. The 2017 NDAA provides a firm foundation from which the Trump administration can start restoring our Armed Forces, support our troops and protect our homeland. U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) issued the following statement: “Fully funding the men and women who sacri...
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Brady Gavels into Second Year as Chair Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) was unanimously re-elected to serve as Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee for the 115th Congress. Chairman Brady issued the following statement: “I’m honored and thrilled to be re-elected to serve as Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Most importantly, as Chairman I can lead and shape major policies that can help improve the lives of all Texans, issues I have worked a lifetime o...
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U.S. House Spotlight Shines on Veterans Washington, D.C. – With today’s vote, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed seven House bills this week to assist Veterans with jobs, education needs, health benefits, processing VA claims, Health Savings Accounts and more. U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) issued the following statement: “After our annual Veterans Resource Fair I boarded a plane for Washington, DC to vote on behalf of my heroes. I’m proud that including today’s bill, over 55 bil...
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. House passed the Midnight Rules Relief Act [H.R. 5982], providing greater congressional oversight of any onerous regulations issued during the final days of a president’s term. Congressman Kevin Brady (TX-08) released the following statement: “This bill will prevent President Obama from forcing through any burdensome and costly, last minute regulations before leaving office." BACKGROUND – The term “Midnight Rules” refers to regulations that are often pushed through in th...
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U.S. Congressman Brady, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and leader of the House GOP Better Way effort to reform America's broken tax code, announces a new national video on the tax reform plan. "This is not Washington's tax code, it belongs to the American people. Taxpayers ought to have a real say in the way you are taxed. We invite you to view this video, come to our website to learn more about our "Built for Growth” tax reform plan, and speak up," said Brady. House Republicans...
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“DHS must begin using the modern digital fingerprint tools necessary to ensure that those seeking to live and work in America are fully screened. As long as terrorists and criminals use 21st Century technology to do us harm, relying on 20th Century technology to stop them just won’t cut it. ”
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After four years of White House delay in implementing a 2012 law allowing states to drug test applicants for federal unemployment payments, today House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady of Texas introduced H.R. 5945, the Ready to Work Act of 2016. The bill fully implements the bi-partisan 2012 law which overturned a 1960’s era Department of Labor ban against states drug testing unemployment applicants.
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“The House approved a $1.1 billion agreement but Senate Democrats refuse to approve the funding. Why? Because there is no earmarks for Planned Parenthood, the nation’s largest abortion provider. The Obama White House has also failed to quickly distribute available funding to fight the virus. This is outrageous.”
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