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
