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| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-pa-delegation-call-upon-president-biden-extend-student-loan | BOYLE & PA DELEGATION CALL UPON PRESIDENT BIDEN TO EXTEND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PERIOD | 2021-12-22 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | PRESS RELEASE: December 22, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) joined Representatives Conor Lamb (PA-17), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Susan Wild (PA-07), Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and Mike Doyle (PA-18) in calling on President Biden to extend the student loan payment moratorium, which was implemented due to the continued impact of the pandemic. Payments are currently set to resume on February 1, 2022. "As someone who is still paying off tens of thousands of dollars of student loans myself, I'm well aware student loan debt was already a significant problem prior to the pandemic," said Boyle. "It would only have gotten worse if not for the decisive action of President Biden to hit the ‘pause button' on student loan repayment. This was a lifeline that saved millions from going into default, or worse. I proudly join my colleagues in urging President Biden to extend the moratorium." "The pandemic has left too many people struggling to pay for basic necessities," said Lamb. "Pennsylvania is ranked number two in average debt held by graduates, and most student loan borrowers – including veterans– are not in a position to begin making payments. President Biden must extend the pause on student loan repayments until the pandemic is over." "The pandemic isn't over, so the student loan payment pause shouldn't be over either. President Biden has the power to do this without the approval of the Senate, and I strongly urge him to announce a continuation of this pause soon," said Evans. "During a time of economic crisis, the CARES Act temporarily relieved Pennsylvanians with student loans, but the pandemic is not over," said Dean. "Which is why I join my colleagues in imploring the Biden Administration to continue the pause on student loans payments to lift this heavy burden while our families and nation continue to confront the hardships of the pandemic." "As the Omicron variant surges in the United States, it is clear the p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/12/rep-dean-joins-pa-delegation-in-letter-to-president-biden-to-extend-student-loan-repayment-period | Rep. Dean Joins PA Delegation in Letter to President Biden to Extend Student Loan Repayment Period | 2021-12-22 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Representative Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joined Pennsylvania congressional colleagues in a letter urging President Biden to extend the moratorium on federal student loan repayments. The letter was led by Representative Conor Lamb (PA-17) and was signed by Representatives Brendan Boyle (PA-02), Dwight Evans (PA-03), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Susan Wild (PA-07), Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and Mike Doyle (PA-18). The moratorium, implemented due to the economic constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic, was set to expire on January 31, 2022. “During a time of economic crisis, the CARES Act temporarily relieved Pennsylvanians with student loans, but the pandemic is not over,” Rep. Dean said. “Which is why I join my colleagues in imploring the Biden Administration to continue the pause on student loans payments to lift this heavy burden while our families and nation continue to confront the hardships of the pandemic.” “The pandemic has left too many people struggling to pay for basic necessities,” Rep. Lamb said. “Pennsylvania is ranked number two in average debt held by graduates, and most student loan borrowers – including veterans– are not in a position to begin making payments. President Biden must extend the pause on student loan repayments until the pandemic is over.” "As someone who is still paying off tens of thousands of dollars of student loans myself, I’m well aware student loan debt was already a significant problem prior to the pandemic," Rep. Boyle said. “It would only have gotten worse if not for the decisive action of President Biden to hit the ‘pause button’ on student loan repayment. This was a lifeline that saved millions from going into default, or worse. I proudly join my colleagues in urging President Biden to extend the moratorium." “The pandemic isn’t over, so the student loan payment pause shouldn’t be over either. President Biden has the power to do this without the approval of the Senate, and I strongly urge him to announce a continuation of this… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evans-pa-democratic-colleagues-urge-biden-extend-pause-student-loan | Evans, Pa. Democratic Colleagues Urge Biden to Extend Pause on Student Loan Payments | 2021-12-22 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 22, 2021) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) today joined with his Democratic colleagues in Pennsylvania's U.S. House delegation in calling on President Biden to extend the student loan payment moratorium, which was implemented due to the continued impact of the pandemic. Payments are currently set to resume on Feb. 1, 2022. Evans said, "The pandemic isn't over, so the student loan payment pause shouldn't be over either. President Biden has the power to do this without the approval of the Senate, and I strongly urge him to announce a continuation of this pause soon." (UPDATE: Following the letter from Congressman Evans and the PA Democratic delegation in the House, the White House has announced the pause will be extended to May 1, 2022.) Evans also called in May for Biden to cancel "at least $50,000 of student debt per borrower – especially for low-income and middle-class borrowers – so that higher education can once again be a path to a better life, instead of resulting in a long-term burden. Student debt relief would also help communities like Philadelphia that are home to several colleges and universities." Congressman Conor Lamb (D-PA-17th), who led today's letter to Biden, said, "The pandemic has left too many people struggling to pay for basic necessities. Pennsylvania is ranked number two in average debt held by graduates, and most student loan borrowers – including veterans– are not in a position to begin making payments. President Biden must extend the pause on student loan repayments until the pandemic is over." Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA-2nd) said, "As someone who is still paying off tens of thousands of dollars of student loans myself, I'm well aware student loan debt was already a significant problem prior to the pandemic. It would only have gotten worse if not for the decisive action of President Biden to hit the ‘pause button' on student loan repayment. This was a lifeline that saved millions from going into default, or worse. I proudly join my colleagues in urging Pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-sen-manchin-comments-fox-news | BOYLE STATEMENT ON SEN MANCHIN COMMENTS ON FOX NEWS | 2021-12-19 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the statement below following Sen. Joe Manchin's comments on Fox News Sunday morning where Senator Manchin declared that he no longer supports the Build Back Better Act: "More than 81 million people voted for President Joe Biden's agenda. Much of the President's agenda is contained in the Build Back Better Act. It would impact nearly every family by delivering historic investments including up to four weeks of paid family leave, ensuring that no family pays more than 7 % of their income on childcare, and historic reductions in child poverty. The House did our work, and now it's time for the Senate to do theirs. I urge Senator Manchin to reconsider his position." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evans-stands-vote-house-build-back-better-bill-keeps-hope-alive-more | Evans Stands By Vote for House Build Back Better Bill, Keeps Hope Alive for More Progress for the People | 2021-12-19 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA (Dec. 19, 2021) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) said he still has hope for passage of some form of the Build Back Better Act, despite headlines summarizing Senator Joe Manchin's comments earlier today. Evans said, "I stand by my vote for the House version of the Build Back Better Act, and I stand with President Biden. I proudly voted for the House bill that would cap the cost of insulin at $35 per month for most Americans, cap the cost of child care at 7 percent of income for many families, continue the Biden expansion of the Child Tax Credit and finally provide paid family and medical leave – something I pushed to include in the bill. "While I strongly disagree with Senator Manchin, he appears to be open to reworking the bill to focus on fewer programs but making them permanent, which would at least force Republicans to try to kill them proactively, something they tried and failed to do with the Affordable Care Act. That said, I still strongly prefer the House bill. "We must keep hope alive for progress. We have to deal with a 50-50 Senate, so the final product may not be exactly what I wanted, but there are more than 12 months left in this Congress and the opportunity is still there to make more progress for the people. We have passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, the $1 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and I think we can still get more done." Evans represents Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, which includes Northwest and West Philadelphia and parts of North, South, Southwest and Center City Philadelphia. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-boyle-hill-introduce-bill-disrupt-dismantle-assad-s-narcotics | REPS BOYLE & HILL INTRODUCE BILL TO DISRUPT & DISMANTLE ASSAD’S NARCOTICS PRODUCTION AND TRAFFICKING | 2021-12-15 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Brendan Boyle (PA-02) and French Hill (AR-02), today introduced the bipartisan Countering Assad's Proliferation, Trafficking, and Garnering of Narcotics (CAPTAGON) Act (H.R.6265). It would require the federal government to develop an interagency strategy to disrupt and dismantle narcotics production and trafficking and affiliated networks linked to the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria. "In recent years, the lucrative and illicit Captagon trade has enabled the Assad regime to carry out atrocities against the Syrian people by allowing it to subvert the impact of international sanctions", said Congressman Boyle. "It is imperative that the U.S. takes a leading role in thwarting narcotics production in Syria so we can continue to pursue a political settlement and permanent resolution to the conflict, as outlined in UNSCR 2254. I'm proud to join my colleague Rep. Hill in introducing legislation that will do just that." "The U.S. government must do all it can to disrupt the industrial level of drug production currently taking place in Syria", said Congressman Hill. "Since 2018, narcotic production and trafficking in Syria has turned Syria into a narco-state to fund its crimes against humanity. It is important we stop this trafficking and source of illicit finance. If we fail to do so, then the Assad regime will continue to drive the ongoing conflict, provide a lifeline to extremist groups, and permit American adversaries such as China, Russia, and Iran to strengthen their engagement there – posing an ever-larger threat to Israel and other partners in the region. I'm pleased my friend Rep. Boyle joined me in co-sponsoring this important legislation, and I thank the Republican Study Committee for their work on this important issue." Further Background: In the House-passed version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022, Rep. Hill included a provision to disrupt and dismantle the Assad regime's illicit narcotic production and trafficking in Syria. While … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/12/congresswoman-dean-votes-to-strengthen-protect-our-democracy | Congresswoman Dean Votes to Strengthen, Protect Our Democracy | 2021-12-09 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Today, Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04) voted to pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act, a comprehensive package of reforms to strengthen America’s democratic institutions against future presidents who could seek to abuse the power of their office for corrupt purposes. This legislation includes Rep. Dean’s Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act. “Whether Republican or Democrat – no President is above the law, but some have tried to be. The past four years exposed a dangerous fault line in our Democracy – vulnerabilities that can and will be exploited again if we don’t act urgently to address them,” Rep. Dean said. “The Protecting our Democracy Act, which includes my legislation to standardize and streamline congressional subpoena enforcement, will strengthen our institutions against future presidents who seek to abuse the power of their office.” The proposals and policies – many of which have been supported by both Democrats and Republicans in the past – will restore the government’s system of checks and balances, strengthen accountability and transparency, and protect America’s elections from foreign interference. Bipartisanship proposals include efforts to strengthen congressional subpoenas, protect Congress' 'power of the purse' authority, and ensure whistleblowers face no retaliation when exposing corruption or abuse. Specifically, the Protecting Our Democracy Act will: Prevent Presidential Abuses Prevent Abuse of the Pardon Power: Requires the Department of Justice to provide materials to Congress concerning any self-serving presidential pardon or commutation in cases involving the President or his/her relatives, contempt of Congress, or obstruction of Congress; clarifies that the President and Vice President are “public officials” and pardons are “official acts” and “things of value” for purposes of the federal bribery statute, and prohibits self-pardons by the President. Ensure No President is Above the Law: Suspends the statute of limitations for any federal offense committed by a sitting p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/12/reps-dean-and-hollingsworth-introduce-the-clarity-in-consumer-disclosures-act | Reps. Dean and Hollingsworth Introduce the Clarity in Consumer Disclosures Act | 2021-12-09 | 2021 | 2021-12 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Reps. Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Trey Hollingsworth (IN-09) introduced the Clarity in Consumer Disclosures Act. This legislation will direct the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to create clear, plain-language model forms for consumer reports so that employers can fulfill the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Under the FCRA, employers may only use consumer reports for employment purposes if they follow strict consumer disclosure and certification requirements. However, there is currently no uniform direction for the content or format of such reports. The result is confusion for employers and consumers, as well as numerous lawsuits. “Clear and comprehensible guidance will help employers and employees,” Rep. Dean said. “This is a commonsense change to ensure that our businesses meet FCRA and State requirements and avoid unnecessary confusion.” “Everywhere I go across the District I hear about jobs: whether it’s employers looking to hire or Hoosiers looking for work. Applying for jobs should be as simple as possible. The Clarity in Consumer Disclosures Act increases transparency for Hoosier applicants in the hiring process and protects Hoosier businesses by establishing standardized regulations for issuing background checks,” Rep. Hollingsworth said. The Clarity in Consumer Disclosures Act is endorsed by the Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA). “The Clarity in Consumer Disclosures Act will have significant benefits for consumers, job seekers and employers alike. The Professional Background Screening Association applauds Reps. Dean and Hollingsworth for introducing this important, bipartisan legislation,” a PBSA spokesperson said. The CFPB is directed to issue a report to Congress no later than six months after issuing the model forms and language detailing their methodology and analyzing the use of the model forms and language. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:37:48Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/11/congresswoman-dean-hosts-in-person-town-hall | Congresswoman Dean Hosts In-Person Town Hall | 2021-11-23 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Collegeville, PA – Last night, Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04) hosted an in-person town hall at IBEW Local 126. Since the beginning of the pandemic Rep. Dean has held multiple telephone town halls and a drive-in town hall. Last night’s event was the first in-person town hall. Topics included the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Build Back Better Act, voting rights, higher education, climate change, the economy, and more. With an attendance policy that required proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event, as well as a mask requirement, Rep. Dean ensured people could gather together safely. The town hall was also available live on Rep. Dean’s Facebook for those who wanted to participate virtually. Constituents submitted questions prior to the event for Rep. Dean which she answered alongside questions from viewers on Facebook and in the audience. "As we continue to navigate the pandemic, it was energizing to gather safely in-person for a town hall and to hear people’s thoughtful questions,” Rep. Dean said. “Thank you to everyone who joined in-person and online. We covered a wide range of topics, and I hope you all learned as much as I did last night.” Rep. Dean’s office has a talented team of caseworkers who have helped hundreds of constituents get the assistance they need. Constituents can learn more by calling Rep. Dean’s Glenside office: 215-884-4300, or by visiting Rep. Dean’s website: dean.house.gov. Rep. Dean looks forward to the next in-person town hall. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-praises-passage-historic-build-back-better-act | BOYLE PRAISES PASSAGE OF HISTORIC BUILD BACK BETTER ACT | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), praised today's House passage of the historic $1.7 trillion Build Back Better Act, which will meet the urgent needs of individuals and families across the nation and in Pennsylvania by creating jobs, cutting taxes, and lowering costs. "For far too long, Pennsylvania families have been held back by costly expenses – from childcare to health care to education and so much more," said Congressman Boyle. "To unleash the full potential of every worker and family in our state, we are seizing this once-in-a-century moment to Build Back Better not only for our economy, but also so we can finally make the investments needed to combat the climate crisis. The Build Back Better Act will deliver for Pennsylvanians by creating millions of good-paying jobs, making historic middle class tax cuts, and lowering costs so families can thrive and succeed." "In the wake of the pandemic, skyrocketing costs of childcare, health care, home- and community-based care, early and higher education, housing, and more are hurting working families across Pennsylvania and around the nation," Boyle added. "The Build Back Better Act delivers transformative investments that will address these needs and finally unlock the full potential of Pennsylvania families, while also ensuring that the wealthiest and corporations pay their fair share." The Build Back Better Act will impact nearly every Pennsylvania family by delivering historic investments that meet their needs and will ensure that all can share in the benefits of a growing economy now, and for generations to come. The Build Back Better Act will deliver for Pennsylvania in the following ways: PAID FAMILY LEAVE: Permanently authorizes the first-ever national paid family and medical leave guarantee for U.S. workers, providing up to four weeks of paid leave for parental bonding or to deal with their own or a loved one's serious medical condition. CHILDCARE: the average annual cost of a childcare center for a toddler in Pennsylvania is $11,… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/11/congresswoman-dean-proudly-helps-pass-the-paid-for-deficit-reducing-inflation-easing-build-back-better-act-which-will-transform-our-nation | Congresswoman Dean Proudly Helps Pass the Paid-for, Deficit Reducing, Inflation Easing Build Back Better Act Which Will Transform Our Nation | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act. A cornerstone of President Biden’s agenda, this legislation will lower the cost of child care and family care, lower the cost of health care, and combat climate change. The passage of the Build Back Better Act follows President Biden’s signing of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law on Monday. Together, the infrastructure bill and the reconciliation bill will transform our nation’s infrastructure and economy and support working families. The Build Back Better Act is fully paid for through taxes to big corporations and ultra-wealthy Americans. “This paid-for legislation will reduce the deficit, ease inflation, and transform the lives of millions of Pennsylvanians — in the last two weeks, we’ve ensured that our roads and bridges will meet the demands of this century,” Rep. Dean said. “Now, we’re supporting our families through child care and universal pre-K, paid family leave, cheaper prescription drug costs including insulin, and so much more — these investments coupled with bold action to combat climate change will be felt for generations.” The Build Back Better Act includes Universal preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds Establishment of a universal and permanent paid family and medical leave program, providing four weeks of paid paternal, family caregiving, and medical leave Extension of the Child Tax Credit Increase in the maximum of Pell Grants for postsecondary education Negotiations for lower drug costs for seniors Expansion of Medicare to cover hearing care $555 billion over 10 years in clean energy and climate investments The Build Back Better Act will next pass the Senate and be signed by President Biden. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evans-votes-historic-build-back-better-act | Evans Votes for Historic Build Back Better Act | 2021-11-19 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Image November 19, 2021 Bill would provide major help for child care, elder care, affordable housing, fighting climate change WASHINGTON (Nov. 19, 2021) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) voted for the Build Back Better Act, which would provide a historic investment in the social safety net and save thousands of dollars for many Philadelphia families. "I'm proud to vote for this bill! It truly would keep the promise to build back BETTER after the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a once-in-a-generation bill that would change America for the better – with help that so many families need for child care, elder care or both – and a massive investment in affordable housing. It also includes major new funding to fight climate change, something Philadelphia experienced firsthand in the Hurricane Ida flooding that hit Manayunk and other neighborhoods in early September," Evans said. "We're passing a strong version of the Build Back Better Act out of the House, and I urge the Senate to join us soon in delivering for the people with this bill." Evans said highlights of the bill include: Child care and universal pre-K: Providing access to affordable child care for 737,791 Pennsylvania children ages 0 to 5, whose families' costs would be capped at 7 percent of their income. This would be available to families making up to 2.5 times the state's median income – for example, about $241,946 for a family of four. The package would also expand the basic promise of free schooling in America for the first time in 100 years with universal pre-school for all 3- and 4-year-olds. "Child care is absolutely vital for so many families – and for so many of them, the cost has been a huge burden. We're actually doing something about it! This would also help the economy by helping many businesses that haven't been able to fill jobs," Evans said. Affordable housing: More than $150 billion in funding for affordable housing, the single largest investment in affordable housing in the nation's history, including $65 billion to repair public ho… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/11/reps-dean-spartz-scanlon-and-fitzpatrick-introduce-the-improving-access-to-care-and-treatment-impact-act | Reps. Dean, Spartz, Scanlon, and Fitzpatrick Introduce the Improving Access to Care and Treatment (IMPACT) Act | 2021-11-18 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – This past week, U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Victoria Spartz (IN-05), Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the Improving Access to Care and Treatment (IMPACT) Act. The legislation would increase the amount of time a physician may hold long-acting injectable (LAI) buprenorphine – a form of medication for Opioid Use Disorder – from a specialty pharmacy. The current 14-day window is a barrier to healthcare providers utilizing LAI buprenorphine due to the logistical hurdles associated with specialty pharmacy delivery. This legislation makes a commonsense change to the law that was envisioned in the SUPPORT Act by allowing health care providers to hold the drug in their facility for up to 60 days. It helps to facilitate continuity of care and treatment of people with Opioid Use Disorder by reducing an unnecessary barrier to this innovative treatment method. Given the magnitude of the opioid epidemic, access to all treatments is vital. “Our substance use epidemic continues to grow and get worse – we need innovative treatment methods to better combat substance use disorder,” Rep. Dean said. “The IMPACT Act will reduce barriers to treatment, ensuring healthcare providers have the full access to proven medications, in turn helping patients get access to a potentially life-saving treatment.” “The opioid epidemic has reached historic levels and is a national crisis affecting social and economic welfare of our country and our people,” Rep. Spartz said. “The IMPACT Act is important commonsense legislation which will bring much-needed treatments to more Americans and save lives.” "While Pennsylvania experienced a decrease in opioid deaths in the years preceding the pandemic, 2020 brought about a tragic uptick and 2021 is on track to be just as devastating," Rep. Scanlon said. "We need to use every available tool to fight this addiction and mental health crisis, including by increasing access to medication assisted treatment like long-acting injectable (LAI) bu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/11/congresswoman-dean-visits-sci-phoenix | Congresswoman Dean Visits SCI Phoenix | 2021-11-09 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Collegeville, PA — Yesterday, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) visited SCI Phoenix to discuss educational services in Pennsylvania prison systems and the re-introduction of her legislation, the Promoting Reentry through Education in Prisons (PREP) Act. The PREP Act would ensure that incarcerated individuals receive the educational opportunities they need to successfully reenter their communities after completing their sentences. “The stories we heard from the inmates at SCI Phoenix and the dedication of the educators were inspiring and a testament to the never-ending power of education,” Rep. Dean said. “These programs change lives—all people deserve that chance to reform, learn, and give back. I look forward to sharing these stories to underscore the need to invest in rehabilitation reform and educational programs for inmates—like the PREP Act—so that they can re-enter society ready to contribute positively to our community. We know these programs work and benefit us all” A 2013 study by RAND Corporation demonstrated that individuals who participated in prison education were 43% less likely to re-offend and 13% more likely to secure employment after re-entering society. “Offering meaningful educational programming not only helps put incarcerated individuals on a path to success upon release from confinement, but also provides a constructive way for them to set and achieve goals while serving their sentences,” Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Acting Secretary George Little said. “The overwhelming majority of prisoners will eventually be released and return to the community, so investing in education while they are incarcerated benefits us all.” “Villanova University understands the transformative power of education and the students that graduated from our program at SCI Phoenix are living proof of that,” Katherine Maloney, Director Villanova Program at SCI Phoenix said. “Villanova has found that program alumni who return to their families and communities often flourish—obtaining jobs and using their… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evans-votes-infrastructure-package-create-jobs-also-votes-clear-path | Evans Votes for Infrastructure Package to Create Jobs, Also Votes to Clear Path for Build Back Better Act | 2021-11-06 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON (Nov. 6, 2021) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) voted Friday evening for a landmark infrastructure bill to create millions of jobs and make long-overdue repairs to the nation's roads, bridges, transit, water and sewer systems. He also voted for a House rule to clear the way to pass the Build Back Better Act in the near future. The House vote sends the Senate-passed infrastructure bill to the desk of President Biden, who has said he'll sign it. "I'm happy to vote for this massive new investment in job-creating repairs and upgrades to our transit, roads, bridges, water, sewer and other systems," Evans said. "And I also look forward to passage of the Build Back Better Act, which would be a historic investment in making child care, housing and prescription drugs more affordable. It would also be a historic investment in fighting climate change and would continue the Biden expansion of the Child Tax Credit that I voted for, which is on track to cut child poverty in half." The infrastructure bill includes $1 billion for Reconnecting Communities, an initiative Evans has co-led, which would help highway-divided neighborhoods like Nicetown, Chinatown and the Delaware River waterfront in Philadelphia. The Build Back Better Act includes another $4 billion for similar programs to help those neighborhoods across the country. The bipartisan infrastructure bill would provide $550 billion in new federal funding for infrastructure, estimated to add millions of jobs over the next 10 years. It includes: $39 billion of new investment to modernize transit and improve accessibility for seniors and people with disabilities $110 billion of new funds for roads, bridges, and related projects; $66 billion for rail, which would include eliminating the Amtrak maintenance backlog and modernizing the Northeast Corridor $17 billion for ports $25 billion for airports $55 billion for clean drinking water systems $65 billion for broadband internet $7.5 billion to build out the first-ever national network of electric-vehi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-applauds-house-passage-historic-infrastructure-package | BOYLE APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF HISTORIC INFRASTRUCTURE PACKAGE | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | November 5, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, Congressmen Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) praised House passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill that includes $550 billion in new federal funding for America's crumbling infrastructure. The IIJA passed the House on a 228-to-206 vote. "From my first day in Congress, I have been unwavering in my goal to pass an infrastructure bill for those in my district," said Congressman Boyle. "Today, that goal became a reality and House Democrats delivered the progress we promised for working families in Pennsylvania, and communities across the nation. The IIJA invests in our country and in our people by creating good-paying union jobs, tackling the climate crisis, and growing the economy sustainably and equitably for decades to come." In Pennsylvania, the IIJA will: Repair and rebuild PA roads and bridges with a focus on climate change mitigation, resilience, equity, and safety for all users, including cyclists and pedestrians. In Pennsylvania there are 3,353 bridges and over 7,540 miles of highway in poor condition. Since 2011, commute times have increased by 7.6% in Pennsylvania, and on average, each driver pays $620 per year in costs due to driving on roads in need of repair. The IIJA is the single largest dedicated bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system. Based on formula funding alone, Pennsylvania would expect to receive $11.3 billion for federal-aid highway apportioned programs and $1.6 billion for bridge replacement and repairs under the IIJA over five years. Improve healthy, sustainable transportation options for Pennsylvania. Pennsylvanians who take public transportation spend an extra 68.8% of their time commuting and non-White households are 5 times more likely to commute via public transportation. 25% of transit vehicles in the state are past useful life. Based on formula funding alone, Pennsylvania would expect to receive $2.8 billion over five years under the IIJA… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/11/the-house-passes-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-investment-and-jobs-act | The House passes the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act | 2021-11-05 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3684, the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The bipartisan infrastructure bill includes investments in roads and bridges, transit, rail, clean drinking water and wastewater systems, and high-speed broadband networks. This legislation will repair and modernize crumbling and outdated infrastructure across the nation. “I am delighted we passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill that will transform our Commonwealth with critical funding to roads, bridges, clean water, and more,” Rep. Dean said. “This is an historic moment, and I look forward to voting yes on President Biden’s Build Back Better bill.” Together, the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the Build Back Better Act are estimated to create an average of 2 million jobs each year over the next decade. This Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill will: Rebuild roads and bridges nationwide, including the largest bridge investment since the construction of the interstate highway system seven decades ago; Deliver clean drinking water to ten million families and more than 400,000 schools and child care facilities nationwide with the largest-ever investment in American water infrastructure to replace lead pipes and service lines across the nation; Help clean up legacy pollution, which is an important step in advancing environmental justice; Expand access to reliable high-speed internet to help more families get online to work and learn; Make historic improvements to public transit, with the largest federal investment in American history and the largest federal investment in passenger rail since the creation of Amtrak; and Support action to address the climate crisis, making down-payments on clean energy transmission, a clean and resilient electric grid, electric vehicle infrastructure and more. In Pennsylvania, there are more than 3,000 bridges and more than 7,500 miles of highway in poor condition. Through the bipartisan infrastructure bill, Pennsylvania is expected to receive … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evans-co-leads-bill-provide-1-billion-solve-shooting-cases-make | Evans Co-Leads Bill to Provide $1 Billion to Solve Shooting Cases, Make Neighborhoods Safer | 2021-11-01 | 2021 | 2021-11 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON (Nov. 1, 2021) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) is co-leading a new bill that would provide $1 billion in federal funding over the next 10 years to help local and state police raise their clearance rates for both fatal and non-fatal shooting cases. "Helping our state and local police solve more fatal and non-fatal shooting cases would be a huge win for public safety in Philadelphia and across the country – district attorneys can't bring cases that don't reach them, so this would help make our neighborhoods safer," Evans said. "As someone who has pushed for help for victims of gun violence, I'm also very pleased that this bill would provide victims and family members with mental health resources and assistance with shelter, wage, and relocation costs," Evans said. Evans is a lead co-sponsor of the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act (H.R. 5768). The bill would establish a Department of Justice (DOJ) grant program to: hire and retain detectives to investigate homicide and non-fatal shootings; acquire resources for processing evidence, including the hiring of additional personnel; hire personnel trained to analyze criminal intelligence and crime trends; train detectives and evidence processing personnel in effective procedures and techniques; and ensure victim services are sufficiently staffed, funded, and trained. Grant recipients would be required to report information to the DOJ on how the money was spent and how it affected clearance rates for homicides and non-fatal shootings. The National Institute of Justice would periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the policies and procedures implemented by the grantees to improve clearance rates and report to Congress on its conclusions. The lead sponsor is Congresswoman Val Demings (D-Florida), a former 27-year police officer, who said, "Simply put, many agencies lack the resources they need to bring justice to these cases and closure for families. Half of gun murders in the United States go unsol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:30:49Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/10/congresswoman-madeleine-dean-leads-a-letter-to-prime-minister-of-japan-fumio-kishida-to-close-japan-s-domestic-ivory-market/95cc57a3-8a3b-4cc0-be20-6e674207175a | Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Leads a Letter to Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida to Close Japan’s Domestic Ivory Market | 2021-10-29 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) led a letter with Congressional colleagues to urge the Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida to close Japan’s domestic ivory market in order to protect elephants from the threat of poaching, hunting, and slaughter. The letter echoed the appeal of Secretaries of State Hillary Clinton and James Baker III to end the sale and trade of elephant ivory. Many other countries with large consumer economies have already taken steps to close their ivory markets — including the United States, China, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Israel. Japan has the largest remaining legal ivory market. “We must work together, as an international community, to protect elephants and support conservation,” Rep. Dean said. “It is essential to our ecosysytem, planet, and future generations. I am hopeful that Prime Minister Kishida will take our concerns to heart.” The letter was signed by Representatives Blumenauer, Suozzi, Lieu, McBath, Barragán, DeFazio, Quigley, McNerney, Huffman, Wild, Grijslva, DelBene, Fitzpatrick, Davids, Adams, Stevens, Larsen, Nadler, Doyle, Sánchez, Schakowsky. A copy of the letter can be found here. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/10/reps-dean-and-wexton-and-senator-markey-introduce-the-gun-violence-prevention-through-financial-intelligence-act | Reps. Dean and Wexton and Senator Markey Introduce the Gun Violence Prevention Through Financial Intelligence Act | 2021-10-29 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Jennifer Wexton (VA-10), and Senator Edward Markey (MA) introduced the Gun Violence Prevention Through Financial Intelligence Act. The legislation would require the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within the Treasury Department to provide guidance to financial institutions that could help them report suspicious activity related to mass shootings and domestic terrorism. Under existing regulation financial institutions are required to file Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs), to raise red flags about money laundering, human trafficking, terrorist financing and other criminal activity. This bill would require FinCEN to collect and analyze data from financial institutions to determine what indicators, if any, might precede a mass shooting or terrorist attack. FinCen would then be required to issue an advisory on how financial institutions should use these indicators to comply with their SAR filings. The bill seeks to determine dangerous financial patterns that may be detectable. “We need to use every tool at our disposal to help prevent tragic loss of life from gun violence,” Congresswoman Madeleine Dean said. “This bill puts our existing infrastructure for detecting financial crimes to work and seeks to determine if there are patterns of financial behavior that precede mass shootings and terrorist incidents – learning these data points will help us identify and stop gun violence in the future.” "Financial institutions already have proven systems in place to identify suspicious behavior and purchasing patterns that enable them to crack down on activities like money laundering, human smuggling, and fentanyl trafficking," Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton said. "Banks, retailers, and credit card companies can put these tools to use to detect and prevent mass shootings – if they know what to look for. I'm proud to join Rep. Dean and Senator Markey in introducing this legislation to equip financial institutions with the guidance they need … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-lahood-introduce-legislation-allow-nutritional-supplements-be | BOYLE & LAHOOD INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO ALLOW NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS TO BE COVERED UNDER FLEX/HEALTH SPENDING ACCOUNTS | 2021-10-27 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmen Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-02) and Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) introduced the Dietary Supplement Tax Fairness Act, which will help Americans support healthy lifestyles by modernizing the treatment of vitamins and minerals and recognizing the valuable role nutritional supplements play in helping to achieve better health outcomes and promote cost savings. "The recent global health pandemic has taught us the importance of maintaining a nutrient-rich diet to maintain our health", said Congressman Boyle. "More than 22 million Americans have chosen to enroll in a health savings account coupled with a consumer-direct health plan. Given this significant growth, action should be taken to better meet consumer needs. Since HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs, require a prescription for the reimbursement of vitamins it makes sense to remove barriers to supplementing nutrient-deficient diets. Our bill takes a step in that direction." "Ensuring that Americans are able to utilize their Health Savings Accounts (HSA) as a tool to make personal healthcare choices for their families remains one of my priorities. As we work to climb out of the pandemic, ensuring my constituents have the resources they need to support opportunities for a healthy lifestyle, including the purchasing of vitamins and minerals, is important," said Rep. LaHood. "As enrollment in HSA's continues to grow, our bill would remove unnecessary barriers to better meet the needs of consumers. This bipartisan approach would allow over-the-counter vitamins and minerals to be considered as qualified medical expenses under HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs, so that a patient can utilize their health savings dollars to access these dietary supplements." Roughly 80% of Americans use vitamins and dietary supplements for a range of benefits, from addressing nutrient deficiencies to strengthening bones and helping to prevent osteoporosis. Vitamins and dietary supplements can be a part of preventative care that can create cost savings to employers, consumers, and the entir… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/10/congresswoman-madeleine-dean-senator-brian-schatz-introduce-the-promoting-reentry-through-education-in-prisons-prep-act | Congresswoman Madeleine Dean, Senator Brian Schatz Reintroduce the Promoting Reentry through Education in Prisons (PREP) Act | 2021-10-26 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) reintroduced the Promoting Reentry through Education in Prisons (PREP) Act. Congressman Mondaire Jones and Congressman Kweisi Mfume are co-leading the bill. Congresswoman Dean previously introduced the bill with the late Congressman Elijah Cummings (MD-07) in 2019 while Senator Schatz introduced companion legislation in the Senate. The legislation would ensure that incarcerated individuals receive the educational opportunities they need to successfully reenter their communities after completing their sentences. Providing incarcerated individuals with the resources to effectively reintegrate into society upon release can dramatically reduce recidivism. Two-thirds of formerly-incarcerated individuals are rearrested within three years; however, incarcerated people who participated in educational programs had 43 percent lower odds of reentering prison than those who did not. “It’s in everyone’s interest that when people re-enter society, they do so with the skills they need to build decent futures for themselves and their families,” Congresswoman Dean said. “Educational opportunities make all the difference in helping to break the cycle of recidivism and reincarceration – and create more positive outcomes for all.” “Research shows that one of the best ways to break the cycle of recidivism is through education,” Senator Schatz said. “This bill would make it easier for people in the federal prison system to pursue a better life through learning, in turn improving our public safety and saving taxpayers’ money.” “It’s critical we give incarcerated individuals all of the tools they need to succeed after incarceration, and that starts with quality education and job training in incarcerated settings,” Congressman Mondaire Jones said. “I’m proud to introduce the Promoting Reentry Through Education in Prisons (PREP) Act alongside Rep. Dean to establish an Office of Prison Education within the Bureau of Prisons and ensure educational programm… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-leads-call-floor-vote-solve-debt-ceiling-crisis | BOYLE LEADS CALL FOR FLOOR VOTE TO SOLVE DEBT CEILING CRISIS | 2021-10-25 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA) led a letter signed by more than 75+ members of the House Democratic Caucus to House Democratic leadership calling for legislative action to permanently solve the debt ceiling crisis, using only Democratic votes if necessary. The House Members wrote: "The toxic brinkmanship surrounding the debt limit occurs each time we either approach the dollar amount of the debt limit, or an enacted suspension of the debt limit is set to soon expire. At these junctures, our solutions to handle the debt limit are to either raise the limit or again enact a further suspension. Since Republicans in Congress have indicated they're unwilling to help avoid a default in December, we should seek a more permanent solution to avoid having to repeat this painful process in the future." "Since Senate Republicans were only willing to agree to a short-term extension of the debt limit, we urge that you use the remaining few months to lay the legislative groundwork to permanently repeal the threat posed by the debt ceiling, using only Democratic votes if necessary." Legislative options proposed by the Members include: • Permanently repeal the federal debt limit, such as in Congressman Foster's H.R. 3305/S.1785 "End the Threat of Default Act" or Congressman Boyle's H.R. 1041. • Authorize the Secretary of the Treasury to raise the debt limit unilaterally, such as in Congressman Boyle's H.R. 5415 "Debt Ceiling Reform Act." • Automatically peg the debt limit to the actual U.S. debt incurred, plus a buffer to allow the issuance of new debt. • Raise or suspend the debt limit to an amount or date sufficient to guarantee that the United States will not reach it in the foreseeable future. A full copy of the letter is available HERE . | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-resolution-designates-september-macedonian-american-heritage-month | BOYLE RESOLUTION DESIGNATES SEPTEMBER AS “MACEDONIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH” | 2021-10-21 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) introduced a resolution, along with his fellow Congressional Macedonian Caucus co-chairs, that would designate the month of September 2022 as Macedonian American Heritage Month. The Congressman released to statement below following introduction: "As a co-chair of the Congressional Macedonian Caucus, I am proud to introduce this resolution in the House of Representatives to designate September as Macedonian American Heritage month. Macedonian Americans have made countless and significant contributions to our nation over the last several centuries, and this resolution gives them the recognition that is long overdue. I join the Macedonian American community and millions of Macedonians around the world in celebrating this momentous step, especially now in 2021 on the 30 year anniversary of their independence." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/10/the-house-passes-h-res-730-finding-stephen-k-bannon-in-contempt-of-congress | The House Passes H.Res.730, Finding Stephen K. Bannon in Contempt of Congress | 2021-10-21 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — On Thursday night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.Res.730, finding Stephen K. Bannon in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a Congressional subpoena by a vote of 229 to 202. Mr. Bannon refused to comply with a Congressional subpoena from the House’s bipartisan select committee tasked with investigating the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. “This committee’s work is serious and has no time for the games of Mr. Bannon or anyone else that would disrespect our rule of law at such a critical time,” Rep. Dean said. “Our Constitution and our courts have made it clear that Congress has the power to investigate, and it is vital to the protection of our Democracy and our future generations." Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi will send the report to the Department of Justice for prosecution. The bipartisan select committee’s investigation will continue. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-applauds-white-house-setting-enforceable-pfas-standards | BOYLE APPLAUDS WHITE HOUSE SETTING ENFORCEABLE PFAS STANDARDS | 2021-10-18 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), today praised the Biden Administration's decision to set enforceable drinking water limits on PFAS chemicals which have turned up in the water supplies of communities around the country. "Several years ago, I introduced legislation to regulate PFAS chemicals with enforceable standards," said Congressman Boyle. "So I applaud the Biden Administration today for taking this approach. Without these enforceable regulations, the EPA and other enforcement agencies are essentially unable to take on this crisis that has plagued families in my community and across the nation for too long now. When we turn on the faucet to drink water, we should not have to worry about the safety of the water that is going into our bodies. Enforceable regulations on PFAS are long overdue." Congressman Boyle is a founding member of the Congressional PFAS Task Force. He has secured more than $160 million in government funding for cleaning up, studying, and preventing future PFAS contamination. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/statement-congressman-boyle-death-colin-powell | STATEMENT BY CONGRESSMAN BOYLE ON DEATH OF COLIN POWELL | 2021-10-18 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Secretary of State, Colin Powell: "The son of hardworking Jamaican immigrants, Colin Powell rose to become the highest ranking military officer and later the first African American Secretary of State. His life shows the enormous possibilities that still exist in America. May God bless his family at this sad time." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-retirement-rep-john-yarmuth | BOYLE STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT OF REP JOHN YARMUTH | 2021-10-12 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Vice-Chair of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement on the retirement of Budget Chair John Yarmuth (KY-03): "In his 15 years in Congress, John Yarmuth has honorably and ably served the people of Kentucky and the United States. John has spent his career fighting tirelessly for legislation to improve the lives of those he swore an oath to represent. I will miss his sage leadership and guidance on the House Budget Committee. I consider John one of my closest friends in Congress so I will greatly miss serving with this kind and decent public servant. But I know we still have a lot of work left to do together for the American people over these next 15 months." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-votes-prevent-catastrophic-default-renews-push-reform-debt-ceiling | BOYLE VOTES TO PREVENT CATASTROPHIC DEFAULT; RENEWS PUSH TO REFORM DEBT CEILING | 2021-10-12 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, and primary sponsor of the Debt Ceiling Reform Act, released the following statement: "Tonight, I voted for and the House passed legislation to protect the full faith and credit of the United States", said Congressman Boyle. "Our actions will save the country from financial calamity and allow the government to pay its debts. Sadly, however, tonight's vote on this temporary fix does not fully solve the problem. My recently introduced legislation, the Debt Ceiling Reform Act, that I introduced with Budget Chairman John Yarmuth (KY-03), would eliminate debt limit partisanship as we now know it, and transfer the authority to the Treasury Department. I urge Congress to pass my Debt Ceiling Reform Act and end these never ending, dangerous debt ceiling standoffs." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-kinzinger-statement-normalization-syria | BOYLE, KINZINGER STATEMENT ON NORMALIZATION WITH SYRIA | 2021-10-06 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Following reports of normalization efforts between some U.S. allies and the Assad regime in Syria, Congressmen Brendan Boyle (D-PA) and, Adam Kinzinger, Co-Chairs of the Friends of a Free, Stable and Democratic Syria Caucus, released the following statement: "The United States and our allies have stood together in opposing Bashar al-Assad's barbaric regime for over a decade now. Assad and his backers in Russia and Iran have not shown any reason that would justify normalizing relations with a government that is responsible for over 600,000 men, women, and children being murdered. "Before the United States and our allies even contemplate recognizing Syria as a partner in anything, we must ensure that all of those responsible for crimes against humanity are held accountable as war criminals. If countries in the region are ready to look past the numerous documented criminal acts that were committed in Syria, then the United States must set the example and use its diplomatic strength to counter these misguided steps. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/10/financial-services-committee-democrats-call-on-president-biden-speaker-pelosi-and-senate-leader-schumer-to-fund-housing-in-reconciliation | Financial Services Committee Democrats Call on President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and Senate Majority Leader Schumer to Fund Housing in Reconciliation | 2021-10-06 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joined all Financial Services Committee Democrats in urging President Biden, Speaker Pelosi, and Senate Leader Schumer to include funding for housing in the Reconciliation bill. In a letter, led by Chairwoman Maxine Waters, the representatives call on leadership to prioritize housing infrastructure in the Build Back Better Act. The letter cited the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the affordable housing crisis in the United States, specifically for low-income people and families of color. The lack of affordable housing has led to eviction, foreclosure, and homelessness. Before the pandemic, more than 580,000 people experienced homelessness on any given night; more than 20 million renter households paid unaffordable rents; and millions of mortgage-ready individuals were prevented from homeownership, including more than 20 million millennials. “Affordable housing is a right and it is the responsibility of Congress to address it," Rep. Dean said. "My colleagues and I signed this letter to do just that, and I thank Rep. Maxine Waters for her leadership on it.” The Financial Services Committee calls for the Build Back Better Act to include new resources for public housing, housing for seniors and people with disabilities, housing for people with the lowest income, rural housing, and climate resiliency. The letter was signed by all 30 Financial Services Committee Democrats. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/10/congresswoman-madeleine-dean-leads-a-letter-to-terminate-ice-contract-at-the-berks-county-residential-center | Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Leads a Letter to Terminate ICE contract at the Berks County Residential Center | 2021-10-05 | 2021 | 2021-10 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) led a letter with Pennsylvania Congressional colleagues to urge the Department of Homeland Security to Terminate the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) contract at the Berks County Residential Center. In March 2021, the Berks County Residential Center was vacated largely due to the treatment of children and other detainees within the detention center. There were also concerns surrounding the spread of COVID-19. On August 19, the Berk County Commissioner announced they would bring detainees back to the detention center as a women-only center. Congresswoman Dean has been working with several community partners to stop this process, originally projected for mid-September. “In the midst of a global pandemic, placing women into detention centers is unconscionable, especially when there is a track record of harm, abuse, and sexual violence,” Rep. Dean said. “Incarcerating asylum seekers, whether they are women, families, or children is inhumane.” The letter was signed by Representatives Evan (PA-03), Scanlon (PA-05), and Boyle (PA-02). The letter was endorsed by the following organizations: Pennsylvania Council of Churches, Aldea - the People’s Justice Center, Free Migration Project, Japanese American Citizens League - Philadelphia Chapter, FUUBC Immigration Team, Make the Road Pennsylvania, Berks Stands Up, Shut Down Berks Interfaith Witness, Human Rights First, and Shut Down Berks Coalition. A copy of the letter can be found here. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:24:51Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-yarmuth-introduce-legislation-transfer-debt-ceiling-authority-sec | BOYLE & YARMUTH INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO TRANSFER DEBT CEILING AUTHORITY TO SEC OF TREASURY | 2021-09-29 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Budget Committee Vice-chair, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), and Budget Committee Chair Rep. John Yarmuth (KY-03) today introduced the Debt Ceiling Reform Act, legislation that would eliminate the debt limit as we now know it and transfer that authority to the Treasury Department. "For the third Congress in a row, I have introduced measures to reform the mechanisms surrounding this arbitrary and reckless debt limit", said Congressman Boyle. "Now, with the Treasury on the verge of running out of money within the next month, we once again find ourselves barreling toward financial calamity. It's quite clear that this measure, which was first introduced in 1917, has outlived its effectiveness. Simply put, the debt ceiling is incapable of accomplishing what it sets out to do—to control how much the government borrows—as the bills Congress passes are legally binding and cannot be inhibited by such a limit." The Boyle-Yarmuth bill would seek to transfer the duty of raising the debt limit away from Congress and vest it in the Secretary of the Treasury. The debt ceiling is a statutory limit on the amount of national debt that may be issued by the U.S. Treasury after it has spent and incurred that debt. It ultimately limits how much money the federal government can borrow to pay its own bills. A 2011 debt limit agreement negotiated in Congress gave the Obama administration authority to raise the debt limit by $1.2 trillion, an idea credited to then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell that was dubbed the "McConnell Rule." "After everything the American people have been through over the last 19 months and all the progress we have made in our recovery, the last thing we need is a dangerous game of political brinkmanship that will devastate our economy and plunge us into another recession," said Congressman Yarmuth. "It's time for Republicans to pull the ripcord and support our legislation to implement the McConnell Rule, giving the Treasury Secretary the authority to raise the debt ceiling. We … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-and-joyce-call-upon-secretary-education-improve-loan-forgiveness | BOYLE AND JOYCE CALL UPON SECRETARY OF EDUCATION TO IMPROVE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS | 2021-09-27 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | September 2, 2021 PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-02) and David Joyce (R-OH-14) today called upon Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to make needed changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to improve transparency and efficiency. Boyle and Joyce are co-Chairs of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Caucus. In the letter, the Congressmen refer to the PSLF program's extremely high rejection rate and the need for vital reforms. The Congressman suggest several improvements that could be made by Secretary Cardona, including: Issuance of new guidelines to simplify the definitions of "public service," "public service job," and "public service organization." Publishing a registry of certified public service organizations. Providing transparency to borrowers around employment certification denials and establish a straightforward appeals process that all borrowers and organizations can access when a public service organization is rejected. Streamlining electronic processes for borrowers. Raising the profile of the PSLF program to encourage participation. The Congressmen emphasized to Secretary Cardona how our nation's public servants have, without hesitation, stepped up to help our country through this public health emergency. They concluded the letter by asking Secretary Cardona to give full and fair consideration to their request. Congress established the bipartisan loan forgiveness program in 2007 to help teachers, social workers, military personnel, and other public servants pursue sometimes lower-paying careers serving their communities without facing decades of crippling loan payments. The program allows borrowers to erase the balance of their student debt after working for a nonprofit or government employer for 10 years and making 120 qualifying loan payments. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-amendment-passes-house-require-sec-defense-review-use-dangerous | BOYLE AMENDMENT PASSES THE HOUSE TO REQUIRE SEC. OF DEFENSE TO REVIEW USE OF DANGEROUS FIREFIGHTING FOAMS AT LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS | 2021-09-23 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle released the following statement after the passage this evening of his amendment requiring the Secretary of Defense to review agreements between local fire departments and the Department of Defense (DOD) with respect to spills of hazardous firefighting foams: "This is a huge step forward for our community and for all of those across the country who have suffered the effects of unsafe drinking water because of these firefighting foams. The chemicals contained in these firefighting foams have threatened the drinking water of thousands of households and businesses across the nation. I am proud to be leading this fight for safe drinking water, and I will keep working to secure every possible resource to safeguard the health of our communities." Boyle's amendment requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a review of agreements between local fire departments and the Department of Defense with respect to prevention and mitigation of spills of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF). AFFF, a fire suppressant commonly utilized to extinguish liquid- and petroleum-based fires, contains dangerous PFAS chemicals and poses an urgent public health threat. PFAS chemicals are persistent, bio accumulative, and toxic, and communities across the country are combatting PFAS contamination in their air, land, and water. Congressman Boyle is a founding member of the Congressional PFAS Task Force. He has secured more than $160 million in government funding for cleaning up, studying, and preventing future PFAS contamination. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/9/congresswoman-madeleine-dean-s-private-loan-disability-discharge-amendment-passes-in-the-house | Congresswoman Madeleine Dean’s Private Loan Disability Discharge Amendment Passes in the House | 2021-09-22 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives passed Representative Madeleine Dean’s Private Loan Disability Discharge Amendment (H.Amdt.98) as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 with a vote of 219-204. The Amendment protects totally and permanently disabled individuals and their families from unfair lending practices. Under current law, private lenders are not required to discharge student loans for borrowers or their cosigners if the borrower becomes totally and permanently disabled — unlike federal student loans which require this discharge. The Private Loan Disability Discharge Amendment will require that private student lenders discharge the loan balance for both the borrower and the co-signer if the borrower becomes totally and permanently disabled. “This amendment was inspired by a constituent whose family faced exorbitant student loans after she became totally disabled and could no longer contribute income,” Rep. Dean said. “Today, the House learned from her troubling experience and protected people with disabilities and their families from unfair student loan practices.” The Private Loan Disability Discharge Amendment was among three amendments passed as part of the FY2022 NDAA. The SECURE Notarization Amendment will make it easier for signers outside the U.S. — such as military personnel and their families — to securely notarize their documents. The Human Trafficking Coordinator Amendment would establish a Human Trafficking Coordinator who works closely with the U.S. Treasury to monitor illicit financing of human trafficking operations. After all proposed amendments have been considered, the FY2022 NDAA will pass in the House and be voted on in the Senate. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-removal-iron-dome-funding | BOYLE STATEMENT ON REMOVAL OF IRON DOME FUNDING | 2021-09-21 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the statement below following the removal of Israel's Iron Dome support from the National Defense Authorzation Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022: "The Iron Dome is a vital defensive protective system that has saved thousands of Israelis from incoming rockets fired by terrorists. It is purely defensive in nature. It saves lives. I have been, and continue to be, a proud and vocal supporter of funding for the Iron Dome, as well as Israel's right to defend its people." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/9/house-democrats-introduce-the-protecting-our-democracy-act-to-restore-strengthen-and-protect-our-democracy | House Democrats Introduce the Protecting Our Democracy Act to Restore, Strengthen, and Protect Our Democracy | 2021-09-21 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democrats introduced the Protecting Our Democracy Act — a sweeping package of reforms that will strengthen America’s democratic institutions against future presidents, regardless of political party, who seek to abuse the power of their office for corrupt purposes. This package includes Rep. Dean’s Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act introduced last year. The comprehensive proposals — many of which have been supported by both Democrats and Republicans in the past — will restore the government’s system of checks and balances, strengthen accountability and transparency, and protect America’s elections from foreign interference. The Protecting Our Democracy Act was first introduced during the 116th Congress, and reflects Congress’ determination to restore the guardrails of our democratic systems. This year, the bill also stands as the third pillar of the 117th Congress’ efforts to protect, support, and restore the people’s faith in America’s democratic systems — complementing both H.R. 1, the For the People Act, and H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Protecting Our Democracy Act is sponsored by Chairpersons Adam Schiff (D-CA; House Intelligence), Peter DeFazio (D-Ore; Transportation and Infrastructure) Richard Neal (D-MA; Ways & Means Committee), Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn; House Appropriations), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY; Judiciary Committee), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY; House Oversight), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA; House Administration), Gregory Meeks (D-NY; House Foreign Affairs), and John Yarmuth (D-KY; Budget Committee). It includes legislation authored by Reps. Madeline Dean (D-PA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Steve Cohen (D-TN), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA), and Katie Porter (D-CA). Additionally, the legislation is supported by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA). “The previous administration exposed concerning fault lines that we must rectify – the twic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/doyle-evans-advocates-outline-major-gains-affordable-housing-house-build | Doyle, Evans, advocates outline major gains for affordable housing in House Build Back Better bill, urge Senate to match it | 2021-09-17 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PITTSBURGH (Sept. 17, 2021) – Congressmen Mike Doyle (PA-18) and Dwight Evans (PA-3) joined with housing advocates today to outline major gains for affordable housing in the "Build Back Better" reconciliation bill that's pending in the House of Representatives, and called on the Senate to match that funding. Doyle and Evans had proposed $63 billion for affordable housing in their Housing Is Essential plan in March. The House bill would provide more than $300 billion. "The Build Back Better Act drafted by the House this week includes substantially more funding for affordable housing than we ever dared to hope," Doyle said. "This legislation would go a long way towards reversing the disinvestment we've seen in affordable housing in recent years. It would make housing affordable again for millions of American families. We're here today to call on the Senate to adopt these or comparable levels when it takes up the Build Back Better Act in the coming weeks." Evans said, "We're calling for the Senate to match the House. Last year, voters had the opportunity to stay the course. They voted for change. It's not enough to go back to how things were right before the pandemic. A lot of working people were already struggling. A lack of affordable housing has been a problem almost everywhere in America – not just in Pennsylvania's two largest cities of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, but across the state – as well as neighboring states like Ohio and West Virginia. It's time to keep the promise made by President Biden and Democrats in Congress – the promise to Build Back Better after the pandemic." The congressmen provided some highlights of increased funding in the House bill: Program Housing Is Essential plan House bill Project-Based Rental Assistance $15 billion $15 billion Tenant-Based Rental Assistance $30 billion $75 billion Housing for the Elderly $1.5 billion $2.5 billion Housing for the Disabled $400 million $1 billion Housing Trust Fund $5 billion $37 billion Public Housing Capital Fund $6 billion $77.25 billi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-fitzpatrick-lead-bipartisan-letter-uk-prime-minister-boris-johnson | BOYLE & FITZPATRICK LEAD BIPARTISAN LETTER TO UK PRIME MINISTER BORIS JOHNSON | 2021-09-16 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) led a letter to U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling on British Parliament to reaffirm its commitment to the Stormont House Agreement and reverse its decision to introduce new legislation that would modify legacy laws and institute a ban on legacy inquests and prosecution of former soldiers who served in Northern Ireland during the "Troubles": The effort was joined by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory Meeks, House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe Chairman William R. Keating, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal, and over 30 other Members of Congress from both parties. "It is deeply disturbing to learn that British Parliament is planning on reneging on its commitment to the Stormont House Agreement," said Congressman Boyle. "Such a move would not only prevent a pathway to justice for the bereaved of the conflict, but would also strip families of their legal rights protected under European Law and the Good Friday Agreement. To this day, nearly 1,700 conflict-related cases still await investigation." This summer, British Parliament announced its plans to introduce legislation this fall that would mark an end to Troubles-related prosecutions. The proposed legislation, which would apply to former members of the security forces and to ex-paramilitaries, would essentially mark the end of future inquests and civil actions related to the conflict. All five of Northern Ireland's main political parties, along with the Irish government and numerous victims' groups, have voiced strong opposition to this suggested blanket ban on prosecutions of Troubles-era offences. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-s-clean-energy-legislation-passes-out-committee | BOYLE’S CLEAN ENERGY LEGISLATION PASSES OUT OF COMMITTEE | 2021-09-15 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle's (PA-02) Innovative Energy Manufacturing Act (H.R. 507) a bill that will revive the Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit (Section 48C)—a program that invests in U.S. manufacturing capacity to supply clean energy projects with American-made equipment, was included in the reconciliation package that passed out of the Ways and Means Committee markup today. "As our country moves forward with investing in clean energy technologies, we must ensure that the middle class is part of that investment", said Congressman Boyle. "The manufacturing sector supports many of those middle-class families with good paying jobs. My legislation will help to create thousands of clean energy manufacturing jobs. It is also an investment in the future of American manufacturing. I have always said that "American Made" should never become just a memorable motto of years past, rather a basic cornerstone philosophy for this and future generations." This legislation addresses labor standards and provides tax credits for domestic companies that manufacture particular types of energy equipment (e.g. solar, wind, and geothermal energy equipment; electric cars; electric grids; energy conservation technologies; and equipment that combats greenhouse gas emissions). The reconciliation package will move to the House Budget Committee next to be finalized next week. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-mace-introduce-bill-retire-animals-government-labs | BOYLE, MACE INTRODUCE BILL TO RETIRE ANIMALS FROM GOVERNMENT LABS | 2021-09-14 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brendan Boyle (PA-02) and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the bipartisan Animal Freedom from Testing, Experiments and Research (AFTER) Act. The bill directs all federal agencies to develop and maintain a policy allowing for the retirement and adoption of dogs, cats, primates, rabbits, and other regulated animals no longer needed for research in federal labs. Currently, tens of thousands of animals endure a range of taxpayer-funded testing in federal labs from observational studies to invasive experiments. In most cases, healthy animals are euthanized when they are longer needed by researchers. In recent years, following Congressional efforts led by Rep. Boyle, the National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense have enacted lab animal retirement policies. The AFTER Act will ensure that federal agencies have policies in place to facilitate the relocation of healthy lab animals to private homes, animal rescues, or reputable sanctuaries whenever possible. "For years I've worked to end outdated government animal testing opposed by most Americans, and I have been disturbed at how many healthy animals are killed at the end of research even though there are individuals and organizations ready to take them in," said Congressman Boyle. "These animals deserve a second chance and the AFTER Act will ensure that federal agencies have plans in place to identify suitable homes for dogs, cats, monkeys and other animals that survive government experiments." "It's cruel and unnecessary to euthanize dogs, cats and other animals in federal research labs that are healthy enough to be adopted out and live happy lives," said Congresswoman Mace. "Our bill will ensure that federal agencies consider retirement and adoption for animals no longer needed in taxpayer-funded research whenever possible." "We applaud Reps. Boyle and Mace's outstanding leadership for introducing the AFTER Act to give animals an opportunity t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/9/reps-dean-luria-and-garbarino-introduce-bipartisan-flood-history-information-act | Reps. Dean, Luria, and Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan Flood History Information Act | 2021-09-14 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), Elaine Luria (D-VA-02), and Andrew Garbarino introduced the Flood History Information Act which would ensure that potential homebuyer’s have access to a property’s flooding history prior to purchase. The Flood History Information Act requires the Federal Emergency Management Authority (FEMA) to create a database of homes damaged by flooding and share that information with buyers and insurance companies upon request. The data shared would include the location of the insured property, the amount of coverage, dates of loss, and the amount paid on claims. “This bipartisan legislation gives home buyers the necessary access to the potential flood risk of a potential property which is especially crucial in this rapidly changing climate,” Rep Dean said. “I thank Rep. Luria for her leadership on this issue and strongly support the Flood History Information Act.” “As severe flooding becomes more common, homeowners need transparency and the peace of mind that their forever home won’t saddle them with unforeseen costs,” Rep Luria said. “Flood insurance is expensive, but it’s a reality many homeowners have to face because of climate change and rising sea levels. I hope this legislation is the first step towards reforming flood insurance and protecting homeowners who live in communities at risk of flooding.” “As part of a coastal community, Long Islanders experience the good and bad of living near the water,” Rep Garbarino said. “As wonderful as it is, flooding is a very real challenge that, when it occurs, can be devastating for homeowners. Prospective homeowners deserve to have all of the information when purchasing a home and, by requiring FEMA to collect and share flood history data, homebuyers can make informed decisions about their flood risk and prepare accordingly.” The bill requires FEMA to provide information on whether the property owner would need to purchase flood insurance due to previous federal disaster assistance. It would also requi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/9/congresswoman-madeleine-dean-leads-a-pennsylvania-emergency-federal-assistance-lette | Congresswoman Madeleine Dean leads a Pennsylvania Emergency Federal Assistance Letter | 2021-09-09 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC. — Last night, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Senator Casey led a letter along with their Pennsylvania Congressional colleagues urging President Biden to approve Governor Tom Wolf’s major disaster declaration request. Last week, Tropical Depression Ida devastated Pennsylvania with storms, tornados, and massive flooding. Federal, state, and local officials have taken measure of the significant human and physical damage – the storm killed five residents, knocked out power for 110,000 customers, caused well over $100 million in damage to public infrastructure, and destroyed many homes. And many people lost everything. “Historic rain and flooding devastated our communities,” Rep. Dean said. “I have been to these neighborhoods and spoke to residents that lost everything--It is clear that our district and this region need federal help to rebuild.” If approved by the President, the major disaster declaration would enable direct federal assistance to Pennsylvania for recovery efforts. The letter was signed by Representative Fitzpatrick, Cartwright, Evans, Lamb, Boyle, Scanlon, Wild, Houlahan, Doyle, and Senator Casey. A copy of the letter can be found here. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evans-williams-introduce-1-billion-environmental-justice-tax-credit | Evans, Williams Introduce $1 Billion Environmental Justice Tax Credit | 2021-09-07 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON (Sept. 7, 2021) – In advance of a House Ways and Means Committee markup on the budget reconciliation package, U.S. Representatives Dwight Evans (PA-3) and Nikema Williams (GA-5) are introducing a $1 billion tax credit bill that would advance environmental justice using tax credits for research and other academic programs. The legislation would: • Provide a capped, competitive credit for university programs focused on the impacts of climate change on low-income communities and communities of color; • Prioritize projects including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). The bill would create a capped refundable competitive credit of $1 billion for each year from 2022 through 2026 to institutions of higher education for environmental justice programs. The base credit would be 20 percent of costs to be spent within five years by the receiving institution. Programs with material participation from HBCUs and MSIs would be eligible for a higher credit of 30 percent. "We know that environmental justice is a longstanding problem in this country, which has been accelerated by climate change, and our bill would leverage more than $1 billion per year to drive positive change. I was proud to co-lead this bill in the last session with the late Congressman John Lewis, a true civil rights hero, and I'm pleased to welcome his successor, Congresswoman Williams, as lead co-sponsor," said Evans, who serves on the Ways and Means Committee, which oversees taxes and tax credits, as well as trade, Medicare and Social Security. Congresswoman Williams said, "Environmental justice for Black, brown and indigenous communities is long overdue in the country. I am proud to work with Congressman Evans on this bill to create tax breaks for HBCUs to study how to improve environmental outcomes for marginalized communities. HBCUs particularly have a history of uplifting those most marginalized and this bill will continue that tradition." The bill was included in the Hous… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-boyle-leads-philadelphia-delegation-letter-gov-wolf-urging | CONGRESSMAN BOYLE LEADS PHILADELPHIA DELEGATION LETTER TO GOV WOLF URGING DECLARATION OF DISASTER DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER | 2021-09-03 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA - In response to the impact of this week's severe weather on our region, all three members of Philadelphia's U.S. House Congressional Delegation, Representatives Brendan Boyle (PA-02), Dwight Evans (PA-01) and Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), jointly called upon Governor Wolf to request federal support in the form of a major disaster declaration, and, that the Governor utilize any and all state and federal disaster relief support at his disposal: In the letter, the three House members explain how the severe weather has impacted the City of Philadelphia: Within a 24 hour period, Philadelphia County and its surrounding counties have seen unprecedented amounts of heavy rainfall and other severe weather. That rainfall has resulted in record flooding along a number of waterways in Philadelphia, as well as across our region. As a result, our offices have already been contacted by a significant number of residents who are reporting extensive damage to their homes and property, and we expect many more such reports in the hours and days to come. The Philadelphia House delegation also urge Governor Wolf to use any and all state and federal disaster relief support at his disposal: Given the widespread scope of the damage across our congressional districts and the surrounding area, we respectfully ask that you consider making available any and all state resources to support the City of Philadelphia and its residents, as well as requesting federal support in the form of a major disaster declaration. These steps would allow for the greatest provision of resources to aid the residents across Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania who've been devasted by yesterday's storm and subsequent flooding. Representatives Boyle, Evans and Scanlon closed the letter to Governor Wolf with a pledge of support for the Commonwealth and to continue joint effort at the local, state and federal authorities during the severe weather recovery process. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-supreme-court-s-failure-stop-texas-anti-abortion-law | BOYLE STATEMENT ON SUPREME COURT FAILURE TO STOP TEXAS’ ANTI-ABORTION LAW | 2021-09-02 | 2021 | 2021-09 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement on Texas' near ban on abortions and the Supreme Court's failure to prevent this dangerous law from going into effect: "The Supreme Court's failure to block the extreme anti-abortion law in Texas allows the rollback of key protections that have been upheld by Roe v. Wade for nearly 50 years. Those that will disproportionately feel the full effects of this decision are individuals who already face an uphill battle of accessing care: low income individuals and individuals of color. Limiting access to abortion will have dire consequences for patients in Texas, in which women may risk their lives and health to undergo unsafe practices to get an abortion. S.B. 8 severely limits a woman's right to choose and criminalizes medical doctors and essentially anyone else who aids a woman who makes this deeply personal choice. Further, and bizarrely, it deputizes ordinary citizens to enforce the new law." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:17:01Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-end-military-presence-afghanistan | BOYLE STATEMENT ON END OF MILITARY PRESENCE IN AFGHANISTAN | 2021-08-31 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement today after the U.S. presence in Afghanistan came to an end after 20 years: "Yesterday afternoon, General McKenzie of the U.S. Central Command announced the last U.S. military service members departed Kabul, marking the end of the United States' 20-year military presence in Afghanistan. I want to express my undying appreciation to all those servicemen and servicewomen who fought in Afghanistan over these two decades. I especially am thinking today of the families who lost loved ones while serving bravely in Afghanistan." "I commend President Biden for having the political courage to finally bring our American military involvement in Afghanistan to an end. I firmly believe he made the right decision." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-deadly-kabul-airport-attack | BOYLE STATEMENT ON DEADLY KABUL AIRPORT ATTACK | 2021-08-26 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement today after a terrorist attack on the Kabul Airport in Afghanistan. Terrorists killed multiple U.S. Service members and civilians. "I utterly condemn the terrorist attack in Afghanistan today that claimed the lives of multiple U.S. soldiers and civilians. I offer my deepest condolences to the families of those brave American soldiers who were killed in this cowardly attack, and to the families of all who died. Amid such tragedy, we must remain focused on the continuing effort to extract our fellow Americans from Afghanistan and do everything we can to get them to safety." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/8/congresswoman-madeleine-dean-leads-a-letter-to-extend-the-opioid-disaster-declaration | Congresswoman Madeleine Dean leads a letter to Extend the Opioid Disaster Declaration | 2021-08-26 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) led a letter with Pennsylvania Congressional colleagues to urge the state leaders to call the Pennsylvania General Assembly back in session to extend the life-saving Opioid Disaster Declaration. The letter — addressed to Speaker Cutler, President Pro Tempore Corman, and Leaders Benninghoff, McClinton, Ward, and Costa — implored that the General Assembly reconvene by August 26th to extend the deadline. The Opioid Disaster Declaration was first established in 2018 — after a tragic record of 5,403 Pennsylvanians died from opioids in 2017. The declaration granted the Commonwealth additional tools to combat the scourge of addiction. The COVID-19 pandemic has hampered this progress. “Now is not the time to abandon this vulnerable population,” Rep. Dean said. “To do so will have tragic and deadly consequences.” Allowing the programs and efforts set up through the emergency declaration to expire is not a workable option. Due to the recent changes in the Pennsylvania Constitution, the General Assembly must act within 21 days to extend this declaration. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/8/the-house-passes-h-r-4-the-john-r-lewis-voting-rights-advancement-act | The House Passes H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act | 2021-08-25 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, the House passed H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Named for the late Congressman and civil rights icon John Robert Lewis, H.R. 4 restores Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) that requires states and localities with a recent history of voter discrimination to seek approval from the U.S. Department of Justice before changing their voting laws. “Congress stepped up last night in protecting our precious right to vote,” Rep. Dean said. “I am proud to have had the opportunity to serve with John Lewis and now to honor him with this incredibly critical bill in his name.” With the passage of H.R. 4, the House Democrats are looking ahead to September to two transformative pieces of legislation: the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the Build Back Better Act. The bipartisan infrastructure bill will bring much needed renovation to Pennsylvania with nearly $11 billion for highways and roughly $2 billion for our bridges, and over $2 billion for public transportation. The Build Back Better Act will bring forth universal Pre-K, two years of tuition-free community college, extended paid family leave, and expanded Medicare — including vision, dental, and hearing coverage. In the meantime, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act will be brought to the Senate. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-praises-house-passage-john-lewis-voting-rights-act | BOYLE PRAISES HOUSE PASSAGE OF JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ACT | 2021-08-24 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – This evening, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) proudly joined House Democrats in passing H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021, a bill which Boyle cosponsors. This legislation will restore the full strength of the Voting Rights Act, after the disastrous Supreme Court decisions of Shelby County v. Holder in 2013 and Brnovich v. DNC in 2021. "In order for a democracy to function properly, all voices must be heard", said Congressman Boyle. "The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act restores the protections established in the original 1965 Voting Rights Act, and combats the ongoing efforts to suppress the vote in cities and states across the nation. It is an honor to join my colleagues to pass this historic legislation, which will restore vital voter protections and help ensure that every eligible voter in Pennsylvania and the nation can have their voices heard." The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act reestablishes full protections for voters in states with a recent history of discrimination. Among its key provisions, the bill: • In response to the Supreme Court decisions, provides a new coverage formula that determines which jurisdictions are subject to preclearance, based on current conditions. • Also establishes "practice-based preclearance," focusing administrative or judicial review narrowly on suspect practices that are most likely to be tainted by discriminatory intent or to have discriminatory effects, as demonstrated by a broad historical record. The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021, in response to the Supreme Court's invitation to Congress to craft a new coverage formula for preclearance based on "current conditions," creates a new coverage formula that hinges on a finding of repeated voting rights violations in the preceding 25 years. • Significantly, the 25-year period is measured on a rolling basis to keep up with "current conditions," so only states and political subdivisions that have a recent record of racial discriminati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/8/congresswoman-madeleine-dean-joins-colleagues-and-requests-the-biden-administration-efficiently-evacuate-all-afghan-allies | Congresswoman Madeleine Dean joins colleagues to request the Biden administration efficiently evacuate all Afghan allies | 2021-08-20 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) signed on to a letter led by Reps. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) requesting the Biden administration to evacuate more Afghan allies from Afghanistan. The letter addressed DHS Secretary Alejandro Moyorkas and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken “We have a duty as a nation to help all our Afghan allies — their dedication helped us achieve our original mission and we cannot leave them behind when they desperately need our support,” Rep. Dean said. “I join over 80 of my colleagues in this appeal and applaud Reps. Meng and Houlahan for leading this letter to be sure the Biden administration is prioritizing the safety of our Afghan allies.” Rep. Dean is hopeful that the concrete steps detailed in this letter will be fulfilled by the Biden administration with efficiency and urgency. Please see the letter below: Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-boyle-democrats-must-support-historic-reconciliation-bill | CONGRESSMAN BOYLE: DEMOCRATS MUST SUPPORT HISTORIC RECONCILIATION BILL | 2021-08-17 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), announced today that he will not support the current Senate bipartisan infrastructure bill until the passage of a budget reconciliation bill. The Congressman released the following statement supporting his decision: "This is only the second time in my lifetime that we have an opportunity to ‘go big' for the American people and pass truly transformative legislation. We must seize it. The reconciliation bill includes, for the first time in American history: universal pre-K, a paid family leave program, national support for childcare, free community college, making the Child Tax Credit permanent, and more! This goes to the very heart of why I first registered as a Democrat over twenty years ago." "I feel so strongly about this that I cannot in good conscience support the Senate infrastructure bill if the House fails to vote on and pass the reconciliation bill. Only by going together, and passing both bills, will we achieve historic progress for the people." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/8/congresswoman-madeleine-dean-releases-statement-on-afghanistan | Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Releases Statement on Afghanistan | 2021-08-16 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) released the following statement on Afghanistan: "I am heartbroken to watch the events of Afghanistan. The Taliban has seized Kabul — and the future of the Afghan people, particularly Afghan women and girls, is in peril. There will be time for us to analyze our regrets of the last 20 years. We completed our original mission — and now we must focus on safely evacuating all American citizens and streamlining the process of providing a safe haven for our allies. My team will do whatever we can to evacuate Americans and allies from Afghanistan. It is our duty. Finally, I thank all the veterans of Operation Enduring Freedom and all service members who bravely fought in Afghanistan. Your service and sacrifice to the United States over the last two decades — both at home and abroad — are not in vain." Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/8/congresswoman-madeleine-dean-releases-statement-on-the-earthquake-in-haiti | Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Releases Statement on the Earthquake in Haiti | 2021-08-16 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) released the following statement on the recent earthquake in Haiti: “The people of Haiti face the damages of another earthquake — and the devastation is tragic. We must do everything in our power and expertise to assist and help rebuild the town of Petit Trou de Nippes and all affected surrounding areas. I am confident in President Biden’s response and the capability of USAID to meet Haiti's needs with the urgency and the humanity that this natural disaster demands. The families who have lost loved ones, the communities affected, and the country of Haiti are in my prayers.” Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-boyle-and-kinzinger-call-upon-un-ambassador-condemn-syrian | REPS. BOYLE AND KINZINGER CALL UPON U.N. AMBASSADOR TO CONDEMN SYRIAN PRESIDENT ASSAD | 2021-08-13 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan Boyle (D-PA) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), Co-Chairs of the Friends of a Free, Stable, and Democratic Syria Caucus, sent a letter calling on U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield to condemn the Assad regime's massacre of innocent Syrian civilians in the town of Daraa al-Balad. In late June, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces began to attack Daraa, ending the 2018 Russian orchestrated ceasefire. That besiegement has now given way to a violent onslaught against civilians that has resulted in hundreds of casualties and has left more than 55,000 residents without food, medicine, and basic necessities. "I am horrified by the atrocities continuing to take place in Daraa, where dozens of women and children have been murdered by Assad's forces over the last several weeks", said Congressman Boyle. "It is imperative that the United Nations Security Council immediately convene to discuss a nationwide ceasefire. The international community cannot sit idly by as this senseless and tragic violence persists." In their letter, Reps. Boyle and Kinzinger called upon Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield to urge swift action by the United Nations Security Council to hold an emergency briefing on Daraa and to immediately bring forward a resolution condemning President Assad and others. The Congressmen affirmed their solidarity with Secretary of State Antony Blinken in condemning the regime's brutal assault on Daraa, calling for an immediate end to the violence, and reiterating calls for a nationwide ceasefire in line with UNSCR 2254. A copy of the full letter to Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield can be found HERE . | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-boyle-gomez-beyer-introduce-choose-medicare-act-achieve-universal | REPS. BOYLE, GOMEZ, BEYER INTRODUCE CHOOSE MEDICARE ACT TO ACHIEVE UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE | 2021-08-13 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Brendan Boyle (PA-02), Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), and Don Beyer (VA-08) introduced the Choose Medicare Act, legislation that would give every individual and business the choice to enroll in Medicare. Earlier this year, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) introduced the Choose Medicare Act (S. 1180) in the U.S. Senate. The Choose Medicare Acts creates a new Medicare program – Medicare Part E – available to every individual who is not already eligible for Medicare or Medicaid. Medicare Part E would be self-sustaining, fully paid for by premiums, and offered on all state and federal exchanges, giving people the ability to use the existing Affordable Care Act subsidies to help pay for it. Additionally, employers could choose to select Medicare Part E rather than private insurance to provide affordable and reliable health care to their employees. "This legislation gives all Americans more options in accessing healthcare," said Congressman Boyle. "Plain and simple, no American should be without health coverage. The Choose Medicare Act gives all Americans more options to obtain affordable health care for themselves and for their families. It's time to give every American the opportunity to choose Medicare, and that's exactly what this bill does. I am proud to help lead this effort on the House side and hope this will move the ball forward on adopting universal coverage to ensure Americans have the care they need and deserve." "While the Affordable Care Act has made great strides in securing affordable, comprehensive, and quality health care for millions of Americans, there are still far too many people who have fell through the cracks, particularly those in communities of color and underserved regions of our country," said Congressman Gomez. "The Choose Medicare Act will help ensure healthy outcomes for all Americans by creating new pathways to access our nation's most popular and efficient health insurance system. I want to thank my colleagues Representati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-settlement-between-us-trade-rep-and-tridonex | BOYLE STATEMENT ON SETTLEMENT BETWEEN US TRADE REP AND TRIDONEX | 2021-08-11 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement below after the announcement of a settlement between the U.S. Trade Representative and Tridonex, a subsidiary of Cardone Industries, to address allegations of workers being denied collective bargaining in efforts to form a union at the Tridonex facility in Matamoros, Mexico: "This settlement is a clear example of the USMCA's effectiveness in ensuring that worker rights are protected", said Congressman Boyle. "I applaud Ambassador Katherine Tai for leveraging the robust enforcement mechanisms within the USMCA to protect collective bargaining rights in Mexico. Tridonex engaged in mass firings, forced resignations and intimidation against its own employees. Because of the USTR's use of this mechanism, I expect that this settlement will protect the rights of these workers who are under attack by their employer solely because they sought to organize a union." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evans-hold-mobile-service-hours-street-s-north-philly-office | Evans to Hold Mobile Service Hours at Street’s North Philly Office | 2021-08-03 | 2021 | 2021-08 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 3, 2021) – The office of U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) will hold monthly mobile service hours at the North Philadelphia office of state Sen. Sharif Street (D-3rd). The monthly mobile service hours will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month at Street's office at 1621 W. Jefferson St., Philadelphia, 19121, on the following dates: Aug. 4, Sept. 1, Oct. 6 and Nov. 3. Constituents with questions about which documents to bring should call Evans' office at 215-276-0340. Evans' office can assist with federal services and programs such as Social Security, Medicare, federal tax/IRS concerns, federal veterans' benefits and immigration questions. Evans will soon announce other monthly mobile service hours in several other neighborhoods. Evans represents Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, which includes Northwest and West Philadelphia and parts of North, South, Southwest and Center City Philadelphia. Street represents the 3rd Senatorial District, which includes part or all of North Philadelphia, Nicetown, Roxborough, Lower Germantown, Logan, Olney, Fern Rock, Crescentville, East Oak Lane, East Wyoming, East Hunting Park and Melrose Park Garden. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:11:17Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-amendment-support-peace-north-ireland-passes-house | BOYLE AMENDMENT TO SUPPORT PEACE IN NORTH OF IRELAND PASSES HOUSE | 2021-07-28 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.4373, the Fiscal Year 2022 State, Foreign Operations Appropriations Act. This legislation was adopted and included an amendment offered by Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) that expresses the importance for bilateral and international efforts to promote peace in the North of Ireland by way of the International Fund for Ireland. "We are now seeing a slow creep of Brexit related consequences for the island of Ireland. The border is in danger of, once again, becoming a significant barrier, physically and psychologically, to harmonious relationships that have been delicately fostered over the past few decades. I am pleased that my amendment has passed on the House floor today at this critical juncture. I advocated for this specific language to be included because maintaining peace in the North of Ireland is critical in the post-Brexit era." "Over the years, the United States has been a leading advocate to help create a strong and peaceful society on the island of Ireland, and our continued involvement is important for maintaining that stability. I am encouraged that my fellow Members of Congress supported my amendment and continue their support for peace throughout the island. The Good Friday Agreement was just the start of the creation of reconciliation on the island of Ireland, not the end." The International Fund for Ireland is an independent organization that supports economic regeneration and social development projects in areas most affected by the decades of violence in the North of Ireland. Since its inception in 1986, IFI's projects have made vital contributions to improving the physical and economic infrastructure in some of the area's most vulnerable communities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-legislation-set-national-pfas-standard-passes-house-0 | BOYLE LEGISLATION TO SET NATIONAL PFAS STANDARD PASSES THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | 2021-07-21 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) is proud to announce that his legislation, the Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2021, was included in a package of bills that successfully passed the House of Representatives today. The package, titled the PFAS Action Act of 2021 (H.R. 2467), is comprehensive legislation to regulate PFAS chemicals, clean up contamination, and protect public health. PFAS chemicals are an urgent public health threat. PFAS are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic, and communities across the country are discovering PFAS contamination in their air, land, and water. "When we turn on the faucet to drink water in our homes, places of employment, or elsewhere, we should not have to worry about the safety of the water that is going into our bodies," said Congressman Boyle. "This package, which includes my bill to implement enforceable regulations on PFAS, is long overdue. I now urge the Senate to quickly vote on this bill. Without these enforceable regulations, the EPA and other enforcement agencies are essentially unable to take on this crisis that has plagued families in my community and across the nation for too long now." Congressman Boyle's legislation is included in section 5 of H.R. 2467. Specifically, his bill would ensure the adoption of a drinking water standard under the Safe Drinking Water Act for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that protects the health of vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, infants, and children. This effort was the product of discussions with federal officials in direct response to the water contamination issues experienced by communities surrounding the former Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster, former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, and Horsham Air Guard Station in Pennsylvania. He has introduced similar bipartisan legislation since the 114th Congress. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-british-attempt-renegotiate-ni-protocol | BOYLE STATEMENT ON BRITISH ATTEMPT TO RENEGOTIATE NI PROTOCOL | 2021-07-21 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Co-Chair of the Congressional EU Caucus, release the following statement in response to the British government's latest attempt to renegotiate the Northern Ireland Protocol: "This British government negotiated the NI Protocol, agreed to it, and its Parliament voted for it. Yet almost immediately after it went into effect, the British government has tried to evade its responsibilities under the protocol. Their latest statement and proposed changes just continues this trend and serves only to further destabilize Northern Ireland." "I am gratified that a strong bipartisan majority in Congress, as well as the Biden Administration, continue to support the Good Friday Agreement in all its dimensions, which includes no hard border on the island of Ireland." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-introduces-members-only-resolution | BOYLE INTRODUCES "MEMBERS ONLY" RESOLUTION | 2021-07-19 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) introduced the Mandating that being an Elected Member Be an Essential Requirement for Speakership (MEMBERS) Act, to require that only elected Members or Delegates be eligible to serve as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. "The Speaker of the U.S. House is second in the United States presidential line of succession. That Donald Trump's name would even be tossed around as a potential speaker in the people's house, should serve as an alarm bell that our current requirements need to be amended in the name of protecting our nation and our democracy. As such, our laws should mandate that the Speaker be a member of the U.S. House. This legislation would establish that mandate in very clear and direct language, and it would serve as a check against those who would seek to undermine and derogate the authority and responsibilities of the Speaker's office." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/7/rep-dean-secures-over-seven-million-for-10-district-projects | Rep. Dean Secures Over Seven Million for 10 District Projects | 2021-07-16 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — The House Appropriations Committee recently released its Fiscal Year 2022 Budget. The budget includes 10 projects, totaling $7,012,350, that the office of Rep. Dean advocated for inclusion in the budget. The Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Language includes funding for the following 10 projects: $3 Million: Montgomery County Housing Authority — High Priority Needs projects $1.35 Million: Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust — Boyertown Yard Downtown Improvements $460K: Borough of Hatboro — Memorial Park ADA/Accessible Upgrade Project $450K: Pottstown’s TriCounty Community Network — Support Our Own Project $400K: JEVS Human Services — The Choice is Yours Program $332K: SEPTA — Schuylkill River Trail — Norristown Transportation Center $300K: Greater Philadelphia YMCA — New Early Learning Center $270K: Hedwig House — Psychiatric Rehabilitation Education Program (PREP) $250K: Holy Redeemer Health — Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Care $200K: Norristown Area High School — Library Transformation Project “I am delighted to have these projects included in our annual budget,” Rep. Dean said. “This process was an opportunity for our office to advocate for funding for community-based projects that address our district’s most pressing needs.” The budget bill for all Community Projects can be found here. The inclusion of this funding in the Appropriations Committee draft bill is the first step in the funding process. Rep. Dean will continue to fight for this funding as the bill moves to the House Floor and negotiations with the Senate. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evans-secures-63-million-spending-bills-8-community-projects-3rd | Evans Secures $6.3 Million in Spending Bills for 8 Community Projects for 3rd District | 2021-07-16 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA (July 16, 2021) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) announced he has secured nearly $6.3 million in federal funding for eight Philadelphia community projects in annual spending bills that are moving forward in the House of Representatives. "House and Senate Democrats worked in a bipartisan way to restore members' ability to make these requests, but in a much more open and transparent way than was done over 10 years ago. These are not guarantees of funding yet, but I am proud to support these requests – I believe they would represent good uses of federal funding in our communities. This is one of many tools in the toolbox for Philadelphia, and it's an important one," Evans said. "I look forward to this funding passing the House as part of several appropriations bills and going to the Senate." "I was proud to vote for the big and bold American Rescue Plan that is bringing billions of dollars in federal aid to Philadelphia, and I'm also pushing for more funding through avenues like my $63 billion Housing Is Essential plan, as well as President Biden's proposed American Jobs Plan," Evans said. Evans announced in March that he was accepting applications for funding and gave agencies and organizations serving the 3rd Congressional District several weeks to apply. He chose the eight projects included in the spending bills from among 73 requests he received. Evans said, "This funding stream is proceeding with numerous reforms in place, including barring for-profit companies from receiving the grants. There are several rules to ensure transparency, accountability and good use of the funding," Evans said. Evans' eight community project requests included in the annual appropriations bills are (listed alphabetically): 52nd Street Initiative (The Enterprise Center) Description: The Enterprise Center CDC's (TEC-CDC) 52nd Street Initiative partners with the community to transform the disinvested 52nd Street commercial corridor through strategic property acquisition and rehabilitation. Amount Requested: $1… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/7/congresswoman-dean-and-advocates-succeed-in-getting-the-epa-to-identify-pfas-as-a-drinking-water-contaminate-candidate-list-5-ccl-5 | Congresswoman Dean and Advocates Succeed in getting the EPA to identify PFAS as a Drinking Water Contaminate Candidate list 5 (CCL 5) | 2021-07-13 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday the EPA announced Draft Contaminant Candidate List 5 (CCL 5), which provides an updated list of known drinking water contaminants. This is the first step in the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) which aims to protect public health by regulating drinking water contaminants. Rep. Dean has been advocating for better stricter drinking water regulation that accounts for sensitive populations and children since she entered office. “I have been fighting alongside advocates for many years in hopes of seeing change like this,” Rep. Dean said. “Clean water is a right and I am incredibly glad and grateful that the EPA has made this decision – as we move forward we must be more mindful of what is flowing into our waterways.” The Safe Drinking Water Act is intended to regulate and address drinking water contaminants found in public water systems without placing undue burden on state, local, or tribal governments. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/members-congress-wilmington-philly-highway-divided-neighborhoods-could | Members of Congress: Wilmington, Philly Highway-Divided Neighborhoods Could See Improvements under House-Passed $3 Billion ‘Reconnecting Communities’ Bill | 2021-07-12 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA (July 12, 2021) – Members of Congress from Philadelphia and Wilmington, Del.; jointly visited highway-divided neighborhoods in their respective cities today to highlight the $3 billion Reconnecting Communities bill recently passed by the House of Representatives that could help those neighborhoods. Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA) and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), both co-lead sponsors of the bill, led the visits and heard from leaders of the affected communities. "It's a great step forward to have the $3 billion Reconnecting Communities Bill (H.R. 2833) passed by the House as part of the Invest in America Act. This federal funding could help with things like removing or capping highways, or making other improvements, in Philadelphia neighborhoods like Nicetown, Chinatown and the Delaware River waterfront area that have taken the biggest hits from highways. It's time to put people before pavement and communities before cars," Evans said. "My family moved to the City of Wilmington in 1969, just a few short years after the completion of I-95. The impact of the interstate cutting through the heart of the city was evident back then – and so many of the problems created or exacerbated by its construction persist to this day," said Blunt Rochester. "I was proud to join Congressman Evans, Senator Carper, and so many local and community leaders from Wilmington and Philadelphia to discuss how the Reconnecting Communities Act could serve as meaningful investment in reconnecting those neighborhoods that were torn apart by interstate construction. I look forward to working with my colleagues in Congress to ensure that whatever infrastructure package we pass includes this critical piece of legislation." In Wilmington, the members of Congress saw firsthand how I-95 cuts through the city, followed by a roundtable discussion that included: U.S. Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE), lead Senate sponsor of the Reconnecting Communities bill Nicole Majeski, Secretary, Delaware Department of Transportation State Sen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-applauds-house-passage-165-million-infrastructure-projects-his-pa | BOYLE APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF $16.5 MILLION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN HIS PA-02 DISTRICT | 2021-07-01 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | July 1, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) is proud to announce the passage of the Invest in America Act (IAA), which includes all five of the Congressman's district infrastructure projects that he lobbied to be included in the IAA. The IAA is now headed to the Senate for approval. "These projects will bring direct and tangible quality of life improvements to neighborhoods across my PA-02 district," said Congressman Boyle. "Decision on projects like this that will directly impact people in the neighborhoods that comprise my district, should never be made by a bureaucrat tucked away in an office in Washington, DC. The best way to get value out of our tax dollar is by greenlighting projects like this. Whether it is making Roosevelt Boulevard safer for pedestrian crossings, or making 2nd Street and Castor Avenue more accessible and navigable with ADA ramps—I am proud to help bring all of these impactful projects home to my constituents." The PA-02 district infrastructure projects submitted by Congressman Boyle include: ROOSEVELT BOULEVARD INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS ($1.9 million) (Roosevelt Blvd/Summerdale Ave/Adams Ave) This funding would make long needed improvements to the intersection of the Boulevard at Summerdale Ave / Adams Ave, an intersection with poor visibility due to the complex geometry. Between 2013 and 2017, there were 183 total reportable crashes in this section of Roosevelt Boulevard. Four people were killed, and five people were seriously injured. Common crash causes at this intersection include people speeding and under the influence. This project would shorten the amount of time pedestrians are exposed to vehicular traffic when crossing Adams Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard and tightens up the geometry, which slows down vehicles turning right from northbound Roosevelt Blvd onto eastbound Adams Avenue. New funds would complement City and State funding already in place and allow this project to progress toward the construction phase. SECOND STREET SIGNAL PROJECT ($2.4… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/7/rep-madeleine-dean-secures-district-funding-as-part-of-house-democrats-invest-in-america-act | Rep. Madeleine Dean Secures District Funding as Part of House Democrats’ INVEST in America Act | 2021-07-01 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON–Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04), helped pass the INVEST in America Act and secured $18,262,116 in funding for infrastructure projects within the 4th district. The INVEST in America Act aims to create fair-paying jobs, invest in roads, bridges, transit, rail, drinking water, and wastewater infrastructure. The funds secured by the Congresswoman will be distributed between the following four Surface transportation projects within the district: Park Ave, Eagleville Road, Crawford Road Intersection Realignment Project South Henderson Road Widening Cross County Trail – Germantown Pike Crossing and Extension SR 29 & SR 113 Intersection Improvements “It’s simple – it is time to upgrade our infrastructure,”Rep. Dean said. “I am pleased to see our district included in the bill, and look forward to continuing to work with the committee to bring even more investments in my district to provide safer roads, bridges, and water, and create a more livable community.” The Invest in America Act is intended to meet the president’s goals laid out in the American Jobs Plan through funding infrastructure projects throughout the nation, because investing in infrastructure is investing in our nation’s future. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evans-supreme-court-garbage-decision-attacks-voting-rights-senate-must | Evans: Supreme Court ‘Garbage’ Decision Attacks Voting Rights, Senate Must Join House in Passing Strong Protections | 2021-07-01 | 2021 | 2021-07 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON (July 1, 2021) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd), Pennsylvania's only African American member of Congress, issued the following statement today: "The Supreme Court's decision to let states have wide rein to attack voting rights is garbage. It is clear to anyone who is paying attention that the court will keep on gutting the Voting Rights Act, and that its 2013 Shelby County decision was just the start. The court also sided today against public disclosure of big ‘dark money' that floods our politics – another disgrace. "The House has passed the For the People Act (H.R. 1), which would expand access to the ballot box and override the new Jim Crow laws that Republican-controlled states are passing. It would also push back on the legalized corruption that the dark-money ruling allows. House members are also continuing work on a revised version of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act with an eye to withstanding court review – when that is ready, both the House and Senate must pass that as well. "The right to vote is the foundation of all our other legal rights in America. The Supreme Court refuses to protect it, so the House has acted and the Senate must. Voting rights are far more important than the filibuster. Senator Sinema herself once spoke forcefully about the ‘false pressure' to get 60 votes. At an absolute minimum, the Senate must make a majority-vote exception for voting rights. The people are watching." Evans represents Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District, which includes Northwest and West Philadelphia and parts of North, South, Southwest and Center City Philadelphia. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:03:51Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/6/representative-madeleine-dean-introduced-the-the-background-check-point-of-contact-act-of-2021 | Representative Madeleine Dean Introduced the The Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2021 | 2021-06-30 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04), introduced the Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2021 will incentivize states to adopt stronger background check systems, and allow states 10 days to do a thorough background check and deny a sale if the eligibility can not be determined in 10 days. The Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2021 aims to close the loophole that allows for a gun sale to occur if a background check is not completed in 3 days and implement a point-of-contact system to ensure that all sales and transfers are lawful. “This is a necessary and lawful way to ensure everyone’s background check is completed before they are able to complete the purchase of a gun,” Rep. Dean said. “We must keep guns out of the hands of people that should not have them, and my goal, with this legislation, is to limit the number of acts of gun violence that could have been stopped with a more thorough background check.” The passage of the Background Check Point of Contact Act of 2021 would allow for safer gun sales and transfers to occur by closing the loopholes in the current background check system. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-president-s-plan-reduce-gun-violence | BOYLE STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT’S PLAN TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE | 2021-06-23 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) issued the following statement today in response President Biden's comprehensive strategy to combat gun violence and other violent crime. The President's strategy implements preventative measures that are proven to reduce violent crime, and attacks the root causes of gun violence. "President Biden today took bold action in addressing the surge in gun violence that has affected cities across the country over the last year and a half. Philadelphia is one of those cities that has suffered greatly from the tragic outcomes of gun violence. To date, there have been more than 260 homicides in Philadelphia in 2021, a 37% increase from 2020." "I applaud the President for using American Rescue Plan funding to support proven community based violence intervention programs, like Mothers In Charge, who work passionately to reduce gun violence, and make our neighborhoods safer. Providing direct funding to these local groups allows them to continue their mission where it is needed most." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-exclusion-israeli-food-truck-philadelphia-community | BOYLE STATEMENT ON EXCLUSION OF ISRAELI FOOD TRUCK AT PHILADELPHIA COMMUNITY EVENT | 2021-06-20 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) issued the following statement in response to media reports of an Israeli food truck being disinvited from participating in today's "A Taste of Home" event taking place in Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district: "I am stunned and saddened at the decision of the organizers of "A Taste of Home" to disinvite Moshava, an Israeli food company, from participating in this year's event in my congressional district. This decision represents surrendering to the threats of bigots. That Moshava should be excluded from what is supposed to be an event showcasing food offerings from all around the world, solely due to their being an Israeli food vendor, is completely unacceptable. Given the disturbing rise in acts of antisemitism across our region and country, this decision by the organizers is only helping to embolden those who would use threats of protest or even violence to prevent any people, businesses and entire communities from living and operating freely without fear. If the explanation of the organizers that Moshava's invitation was revoked due to the threat of protests and violence is true, then I believe such threats should be investigated by law enforcement, as no person or organization should be coerced or threatened by the prospect of intimidation or violence. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/catholic-members-congress-release-statement-principles | CATHOLIC MEMBERS OF CONGRESS RELEASE STATEMENT OF PRINCIPLES | 2021-06-18 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. House of Representatives Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) today led 60 Catholic Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives in releasing a statement of principles. The statement documents how their faith influences them as lawmakers, making clear their commitment to the basic principles at the heart of Catholic social teaching and their bearing on policy. From increasing access to high quality education and health or reducing poverty, the document expresses the signers' commitment to the dignity of life and their belief that government has moral purpose. The statement and the list of signers can be found below. As Catholic Democrats in Congress, we are proud to be part of the living Catholic tradition – a tradition that unfailingly promotes the common good, expresses a consistent moral framework for life, and highlights the need to provide a collective safety net to those individuals in society who are the most vulnerable. As legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives, we work every day to advance respect for life and the dignity of every human being. We believe that government has moral purpose. We are committed to making real the basic principles that are at the heart of Catholic social teaching: helping the poor, disadvantaged, and the oppressed, protecting the least among us, and ensuring that all Americans of every faith are given meaningful opportunities to share in the blessings of this great country. That commitment is fulfilled in different ways by legislators but includes: reducing the rising rates of poverty, particularly child poverty; increasing access to education for all; pressing for access to universal health care; recognizing the dignity of all humans; and repairing long-standing racial and gender inequities in our society. Each of these issues challenges our obligations as Catholics to community and helping those in need. We envision a world in which every child belongs to a loving family and agree with the Catholic Chu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/6/rep-madeleine-dean-and-sen-brian-schatz-introduce-the-emergency-grace-act-protecting-incarcerated-people-from-covid-19 | Rep. Madeleine Dean and Sen. Brian Schatz introduce the Emergency GRACE Act – protecting incarcerated people from COVID-19 | 2021-06-17 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Senator Schatz (D-HI) introduced the Emergency Grants of Release and Compassion Effectively (Emergency GRACE) Act to protect incarcerated populations from COVID-19. The Emergency Grants of Release and Compassion Effectively (Emergency GRACE) Act aims to make compassionate release accessible and efficient by allowing individuals to submit petitions directly to the courts, providing legal counsel, making Medicaid accessible after release, providing funding for and improving COVID-19 testing. “As of June 11th, over 250 people have died due to the coronavirus in federal prisons,” Rep. Dean said. “During this pandemic I’ve been committed to saving as many lives as possible and the Emergency GRACE Act would help save the lives of vulnerable people in prison.” This Bill has been endorsed by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), Due Process Institute, R Street, Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime & Incarceration, Dream Corps JUSTICE, FAMM, National CURE, NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, Justice Roundtable, and Community Oriented Correctional Health Services. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/6/representatives-madeleine-dean-and-kelly-armstrong-introduce-the-bipartisan-secure-notarization-act | Representatives Madeleine Dean and Kelly Armstrong Introduce the bipartisan SECURE Notarization Act | 2021-06-17 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Reps Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Kelly Armstrong (ND-At Large), and 31 of their colleagues introduced the bipartisan SECURE Notarization Act of 2021 that will update and modernize our notarization process in and outside of the United States. The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote Electronic Notarization Act (SECURE Notarization Act) aims to allow every notary in the U.S. perform Remote Online Notarization (RON), as well as allow signers located outside of the U.S. to securely notarize documents. “COVID-19 made it clear that certain methods needed to be updated to keep up with our ever-changing world and economy,” Rep. Dean said. “One of the areas that this was most prevalent was our notarization process passing legislation like the SECURE Notarization Act allows us to do just that.” “Remote online notarization offers consumers a convenient way to safely and securely complete documents,” Rep. Armstrong said. “Our bipartisan bill will permit nationwide use of remote online notarization, increasing access to this important process. The passage of the SECURE Notarization Act of 2021 would allow for the immediate nationwide use of RON and allow those like military personnel stationed outside of the U.S. to securely notarize documents. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, and U.S. Representative for the Fourth District of Pennsylvania. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-biden-putin-summit-switzerland | BOYLE STATEMENT ON BIDEN-PUTIN SUMMIT IN SWITZERLAND | 2021-06-16 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), member of the US delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, released the following statement on the Biden-Putin Summit in Geneva, Switzerland today: "How great it feels to again have an American President standing up for America and our allies and against an authoritarian thug like Vladimir Putin," said Congressman Boyle. "President Biden laid down a marker that was long overdue. Unlike his predecessor, President Biden is siding with our own intelligence services and armed forces, and not a Russian dictator. Congressman Boyle is currently tasked with drafting a NATO-PA report on how the alliance can best oppose Russian aggression. Boyle further stated, "I fully support the President's strong and sensible approach in dealing with this proven bad actor." Congressman Boyle was appointed by House Speaker Pelosi to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Since 1955, it gathers legislators from NATO's member nations to work toward a mutual understanding of global security issues and strengthen the alliance. The Assembly serves as an essential link between NATO and the parliaments of the NATO nations in order to provide better understanding of the Alliance's objectives and missions among legislators and citizens of the Alliance. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-boyle-honors-hero-capitol-hill-police-officer-and-fellow-eagles-fan | REP BOYLE HONORS HERO CAPITOL HILL POLICE OFFICER (AND FELLOW EAGLES FAN) WITH GIFTS FROM TEAM | 2021-06-14 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) presented Capitol Hill Officer Angel Quinones-Rosa with a special box of Philadelphia Eagles team gear as an expression of the Congressman's appreciation for Officer Quinones' bravery and courage in recent months. The Congressman and the officer have formed a friendly bond over the years as a result of their mutual fandom of the Philadelphia Eagles football team. (Both men hail from the Delaware Valley region). The two men will often talk passionately about the latest Eagles win or lament a loss at the door to the floor of the U.S. House. To this day, it remains a unique bond that gives each of them a moment of respite and calm in the halls of the nation's highest lawmaking body. Fast forward to January 6th of this year….. On that day, as pictures and video began to emerge while the nation's capitol was under siege, it was Officer Quinones-Rosa that the entire world now saw as one of a handful of law enforcement officials with guns drawn at the doors of the U.S. House. In that now infamous photo, Officer Quinones-Rosa and his fellow officers, were clearly the last line of defense against the insurrectionist mob. His efforts saved lives and kept the mob from breaking through on that fateful day. "Officer Quinones-Rosa displayed unflinching bravery and courage on that horrible day when our nation's capitol was taken siege by domestic terrorists," said Congressman Boyle. "When I saw Officer Quinones-Rosa in that photo during the standoff with an angry mob of insurrectionists at the House door, I prayed for his safety and well being. These team items, courtesy of the Philadelphia Eagles football organization, are just a small expression of our infinite gratitude for Officer Quinones-Rosa's professionalism and courage." This afternoon, Congressman Boyle and Officer Quinones-Rosa spoke briefly prior to the gifts being presented. Also present at today's presentation were Officer Quinones-Rosa's two sons. Pictures of today's presentation by Congressman Boy… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evans-196-million-philly-transportation-requests-advance-full-house | Evans’ $19.6 Million in Philly Transportation Requests Advance to Full House | 2021-06-10 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON (June 10, 2021) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) announced that his requests for $19.6 million in federal funding for seven Philadelphia transportation projects have advanced to the full House of Representatives. Evans' requests are included in a bill that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved today. "I'm pleased the committee saw the merit of the $19.6 million in transportation funding requests I made for Philadelphia, and I hope the full House will be voting on this bill in the next few weeks. These projects would create jobs and improve public safety, as well as advance equity and economic inclusion and improve quality of life in neighborhoods that have been disinvested in for too long. Projects like these are an important part of building back better after the pandemic and the recession," Evans said. "I was also pleased to work with my colleagues Congressman Brendan Boyle and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon on securing funding in this bill for two projects that would help residents in both of our districts – accessibility improvements at the Erie station on SEPTA's Broad Street Line, and Cobbs Creek Parkway multimodal safety improvements, respectively. "This bill would build on the big and bold American Rescue Plan, which I was proud to vote for. The Rescue Plan is bringing billions of dollars in federal aid to Philadelphia, and I'm also pushing for more funding through avenues like my $63 billion Housing Is Essential plan, as well as President Biden's proposed American Jobs Plan. This House transportation bill fits well with the Jobs Plan," Evans said. Evans' transportation funding requests are (listed in alphabetical order): Project Sponsor: City of Philadelphia Project Name/Location: Chestnut Street Pedestrian Safety Islands, Chestnut Street from 33rd to 45th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Requested Amount: $3 million Project Sponsor: City of Philadelphia Project Name/Location: Cobbs Creek Parkway Multimodal Safety Improvements: Larchwood Avenue to 67th St… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-boyle-sen-smith-press-expand-coverage-lung-cancer-screenings-detect | Rep. Boyle & Sen. Smith Press to Expand Coverage For Lung Cancer Screenings to Detect Cancer Earlier, Save Lives | 2021-06-08 | 2021 | 2021-06 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) and U.S. Senator Tina Smith (MN) reintroduced bicameral legislation to expand coverage for lung cancer screenings to help detect cancer in more patients earlier and to save more lives. The legislation would require commercial health plans to cover lung cancer screenings for high risk individuals, regardless of smoking history, at no cost to the patient so long as they have a recommendation from their doctor. The legislation also removes arbitrary barriers so that individuals aged 80 and older and individuals who quit smoking more than 15 years ago can access free lung cancer screenings. Right now, the law only requires coverage of free lung cancer screening for individuals from ages 50 to 80 who currently smoke or have quit smoking within the past 15 years. However, data shows that non-smoking populations also have high rates of lung cancer. And too often lung cancer is diagnosed late, when the disease is already at an advanced state. Rep. Boyle and Sen. Smith's legislation—Katherine's Lung Cancer Early Detection and Survival Act—is named in honor of Minnesotan Katherine Bensen, who passed away after a courageous fight against stage 4 non-smoking, non-small cell lung cancer. Katherine is a daughter of former Minnesota U.S. Representative Rick Nolan. The lawmakers say that lung cancer is the number one cancer killer among men and women in America. "Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among Americans," said Rep. Boyle. "This updated version of Katherine's Law would remove several arbitrary barriers currently keeping lung cancer patients from accessing proper screening and treatment. Removing these bureaucratic barriers will open the door to medical treatments that can save lives. This bill is backed by the medical community, lung cancer screening experts, and grassroots patient advocates. It's time for Congress to protect those who are at risk of lung cancer, and I'm proud to lead this effort with Sen. Smith and my former colleague Congre… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:57:00Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-president-s-budget-fy-2022 | BOYLE STATEMENT ON THE PRESIDENT’S BUDGET FOR FY 2022 | 2021-05-28 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | May 28, 2021 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), House Budget Committee Vice Chair, issued the following statement in advance of the committee's upcoming hearing (June 9) on President Biden's FY 2022 Budget: "Our nation's federal budget is more than a bottom line, it's a statement of our values," said Congressman Boyle. "As we emerge from this pandemic, it is clear we must address the urgent need to invest in physical & human infrastructure. This is the time to go big and be bold. President Biden's budget provides our nation with an opportunity to revitalize critical parts of our economy – from caregiving to clean energy – and create good-paying jobs in a people-first economy while doing so. The Biden budget begins a new era of investing in American potential to create a stronger, more equitable future for all Americans." While creating jobs and revitalizing U.S. manufacturing in a 21st Century Infrastructure, President Biden's budget will: Invest $2.2 trillion over 10 years in fortifying and modernizing American infrastructure, while creating good-paying jobs and revitalizing U.S. manufacturing Invest $74 billion in Amtrak and other programs that support passenger and freight rail. The budget accelerates the transition already underway to a more electrified transportation system that has a lesser impact on climate change. Invest $157 billion in electric vehicles, including support for manufacturing of batteries and vehicles, incentives for consumers, funding to build a network of charging stations, and electrification of school buses. Invest $98 billion in building a resilient and upgraded electric grid and modernizing the power sector through clean energy block grants. Invest $100 billion in a digital infrastructure, adoption, and affordability initiative that connects families to highspeed internet service. Provide $111 billion to replace the Nation's lead pipes and service lines and reduce lead exposure in homes, schools, and child care facilities Invest $87 billion over 10 years … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-applauds-biden-call-investigation-covid-19-origins | BOYLE APPLAUDS BIDEN CALL FOR INVESTIGATION INTO COVID-19 ORIGINS | 2021-05-26 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | "The failure to get U.S. inspectors on the ground in China during the early months of the COVID-19 outbreak will always hamper any investigation into the origin of COVID-19. But, that misstep should never be a barrier to our country investigating the genesis of this deadly pandemic. Any investigation, as President Biden stated, should lean heavily on solid, reliable, and evidence-based data." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-rise-anti-semitic-violence | BOYLE STATEMENT ON RISE OF ANTISEMITIC VIOLENCE | 2021-05-24 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | We cannot allow the recent spike in attacks on the Jewish community to be met with silence. The Anti-Defamation League says it has seen a 50% increase in the number of antisemitic attacks here in the U.S. since the conflict broke out in the Middle East. I condemn these despicable attacks. We must never tolerate antisemitic violence and intimidation. Never. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-ceasefire-israel | BOYLE STATEMENT ON CEASEFIRE IN ISRAEL | 2021-05-20 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement about the announced ceasefire in Israel: "I applaud the announcement of a cessation of hostilities between Israel and the Palestinians. Innocent lives, both Israeli and Palestinian, have been lost and families shattered as a result of this terrible cycle of violence." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-boyle-statement-commission-investigate-capitol-attack | CONGRESSMAN BOYLE STATEMENT ON COMMISSION TO INVESTIGATE CAPITOL ATTACK | 2021-05-19 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement after passage of H.R. 3233, the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act. This bill forms a bipartisan, independent commission to investigate the January 6 attack and to recommend changes to further protect the United States Capitol: "Not since the attacks of 9/11 has a branch of government been so seriously threatened as it was on January 6th of this year," said Congressman Boyle. "A mob sought to stop the official count of electoral votes of a Presidential election. Their heinous actions left five dead, including a U.S. Capitol Police officer. This demands nothing less than a full and fair investigation, in the manner of the 9/11 Commission established by Congress nearly 20 years ago. Those who committed these atrocities must be held responsible. By all available legal means, they should be identified and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. These were not tourists, as one of my colleagues carelessly referred to them. These were not patriots. These were thugs, goons, criminals and, most despicably, they were domestic terrorists." The National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act establishes a 10-person bipartisan commission with 5 commissioners, including the Chair, appointed by the Speaker of the House and Majority Leader of the Senate and 5 commissioners, including the Vice Chair, appointed by the Minority Leaders of the House and Senate. The bill prohibits current government officers or employees from being appointed and requires the commissioners to have significant expertise in the areas of law enforcement, civil rights, civil liberties, privacy, intelligence, and cybersecurity. The commission will have the authority to issue subpoenas to carry out its investigation upon agreement of the Chair and Vice Chair or by vote of a majority of commission members. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/5/rep-dean-s | Rep. Dean's Bipartisan Legislation Passes House — Bill will Allow New Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder | 2021-05-19 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Dean’s Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act passed the House with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 402-23. The bill closes a loophole that could be used to block pharmaceutical competition and prevents innovative treatments for opioid use disorder from coming to market. “It was great to see the overwhelming bipartisan support for this legislation that will allow new treatments for those with opioid use disorder,” Rep. Dean said. "I am grateful to House leadership, Chairman Pallone, and Rep. Veasey (D-TX) for their work to get this bill passed with an overwhelming bipartisan majority — I look forward to its swift passage in the Senate and being signed by President Biden." Background For decades, The Orphan Drug Act of 1983 has provided incentives for prescription drug manufacturers to develop products to treat rare diseases — including an exclusive seven-year marketing right for therapies that receive an orphan drug indication. For a drug to qualify for orphan designation, certain criteria must be met: The disease or condition for which the drug is intended affects fewer than 200,000 people in the United States; or For diseases or conditions affecting 200,000 or more people, there is no reasonable expectation that costs of research and development (R&D) of the drug can be recovered through sales. Because opioid use disorder affects millions of Americans, the first criterion does not apply to new opioid medications. However, a loophole allows manufacturers to obtain seven-year market exclusivity under the second criterion by “piggybacking” on the orphan drug status of an older drug – even if they expect to easily recoup their R&D costs on the new version. The Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act would close this loophole by making a minor update to the Orphan Drug Act – requiring all drugs that obtain seven years of market exclusivity under the second criterion to show that they have no reasonable expectation of recovering R&D costs through sales in the United States. Rep… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-boyle-statement-passage-covid-19-hate-crimes-act | CONGRESSMAN BOYLE STATEMENT ON PASSAGE OF COVID-19 HATE CRIMES ACT | 2021-05-18 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) released the following statement after passage of the Senate-passed COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act this evening: "This Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we cannot forget the violence inflicted upon the AAPI community throughout this pandemic," said Congressman Boyle. "It is unacceptable that there have been over 6,600 reports of anti-Asian hate since last year. We must continue to better track, report, and address them to ensure no community is terrorized by racially-motivated violence. This bipartisan legislation honors the memory of those victims, and also reaffirms the commitment of the United States to combat this hate and to prevent tragedies like this from ever happening again." The bill that passed this evening, and that is now headed to President Biden for his signature, merged two pieces of legislation: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/5/rep-madeleine-dean-recognizes | Rep. Dean Recognizes the 50th Anniversary of Pennsylvania's Bipartisan Pro-Environment Constitutional Amendment | 2021-05-18 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Rep. Dean introduced a resolution to recognize the 50th anniversary of the ratification of Pennsylvania’s Environmental Rights Amendment. Cosponsors include Reps. Evans, Houlahan, Scanlon. Representative Franklin L. Kury worked tirelessly to pass the amendment through the Pennsylvania General Assembly and advance it on the primary ballot to provide Pennsylvania’s environment with permanent protection in the Commonwealth’s constitution. "I am honored by Rep. Dean’s resolution and appreciative of her continuing support for Art. l Sec. 27," Representative Kury said. Article 1 Section 27 of Pennsylvania’s Constitution guarantees the people have a right to clean air, pure water, and to the preservation of the natural, scenic, historic and esthetic values of the environment. “Since I’ve entered public service, I’ve often quoted this beautiful amendment, Article 1 Section 27 of the Pennsylvania constitution, as a reminder to us all to preserve our natural resources for our children, grandchildren, and generations to come," Rep. Dean said. “Introducing this resolution on the house floor will further the obligation to advocate for environmental rights and work to protect it at all costs for the benefit of us all.” The resolution acknowledges Representative Kury for his leadership and support of the amendment and: Recognizes the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the Environmental Rights Amendment in Pennsylvania. Recognizes the broad support the amendment had among Pennsylvania citizens and government. Acknowledges this amendment is crucial to the protection of Pennsylvania’s environment and natural resources. Supports the values espoused by the amendment, including the notion of the right to clean air and pure water, and the Commonwealth’s responsibility in preserving the environment for future generations Recognizes the conservation of the environment is key to the future success of the United States. Rep. Madeleine Dean is a mother, grandmother, attorney, professor, former four-term member … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-introduces-protect-drinking-water-pfas-act | BOYLE INTRODUCES THE PROTECT DRINKING WATER FROM PFAS ACT | 2021-05-17 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) today introduced bipartisan legislation, the Protect Drinking Water from PFAS Act of 2021, to require the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to set an enforceable, nationwide primary drinking water standard for PFAS contaminants, including PFOS and PFOA, which have plagued the Philadelphia region. Currently, the EPA sets voluntary advisory guidelines. This bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives during the 116th Congress as part of a larger package of PFAS legislation. "Every day the EPA delays setting enforceable limits on these chemicals is another day of exposure to dangerous ‘forever chemicals' for many Pennsylvanians," said Congressman Boyle. "The more we look, the more contamination we find. The more we wait, the more we learn about the seriousness of these contaminants. No American should question the safety of their drinking water – period. We must address these contaminants with the full force of the Safe Drinking Water Act." Congressman Boyle's legislation is the product of discussions with consituents and federal officials in direct response to the ongoing water contamination issues experienced by communities surrounding the former Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster, former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, and Horsham Air Guard Station in Pennsylvania. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/5/congresswoman-madeleine-dean-releases-statement-on-the-ongoing-violence-in-the-middle-east | Congresswoman Madeleine Dean Releases Statement on the Ongoing Violence in the Middle East | 2021-05-14 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) released the following statement on the ongoing violence in the Middle East: "I am deeply troubled by the accelerating violence in Israel and Gaza — and I condemn it. The attacks and retaliatory responses further destabilize the region, impeding the peace and freedoms that both Israelis and Palestinians deserve. To be clear, Israel has the sovereign right and responsibility to defend herself and her citizens. I condemn the terroristic rockets fired by Hamas — a deadly reminder of the constant threat to the safety of our trusted ally. Israelis deserve to live in peace — and their security and right to self-determination must be protected. Nevertheless, just as excessive force on protesters is unacceptable in the United States, so too is it unacceptable in Jerusalem, Gaza, and the rest of the world. We know too well that violence begets violence, and lasting peace, democracy and equality cannot be reached through force. In the end, Israelis and Palestinians share a common humanity — one where each deserves respect, dignity, and safety. I am praying for urgent de-escalation and restraint by all parties to save the lives and homes of Israelis, Palestinians, and, most importantly, their children — and set us on a diplomatic path to peace." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/evans-requests-funding-17-community-and-transportation-projects-3rd | Evans Requests Funding for 17 Community and Transportation Projects for 3rd District | 2021-05-12 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | PA | Dwight Evans | E000296 | evans.house.gov | evans | https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | PHILADELPHIA (May 12, 2021) – Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3rd) announced he has submitted 17 community project and transportation member-directed project requests for the 3rd District. "House and Senate Democrats worked in a bipartisan way to restore members' ability to make these requests, but in a much more open and transparent way than was done over 10 years ago. We are at the request stage, so these are not guarantees of funding, but I am proud to support these applications – I believe they would represent good uses of federal funding in our communities. This is one of many tools in the toolbox for Philadelphia, but it's an important one," Evans said. "I was proud to vote for the big and bold American Rescue Plan that is bringing billions of dollars in federal aid to Philadelphia, and I'm also pushing for more funding through avenues like my $63 billion Housing Is Essential plan, as well as President Biden's proposed American Jobs Plan," Evans said. After announcing in March that he was accepting applications for funding, Evans received 73 community project requests and 13 transportation project requests. He submitted the maximum of 10 allowed for community project requests, as well as 7 transportation project requests. Evans' 10 community project requests are (listed alphabetically): 52nd Street Initiative (The Enterprise Center) Description: The Enterprise Center CDC's (TEC-CDC) 52nd Street Initiative partners with the community to transform the disinvested 52nd Street commercial corridor through strategic property acquisition and rehabilitation. Amount Requested: $1 million Allegheny West Foundation Description: The Allegheny West Foundation (AWF) is a nonprofit community development corporation with a mission to improve the quality of life in the Allegheny West community in North Philadelphia through affordable housing, business development, industrial revitalization and community services. Amount Requested: $150,000 Black Doctors Consortium Description: Under the leadership of Dr. Ala Stan… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-rocket-attack-israeli-civilians | BOYLE STATEMENT ON ROCKET ATTACK ON ISRAELI CIVILIANS | 2021-05-10 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC - I condemn today's rocket attacks by Hamas against civilians in Israel. What is happening in Gaza and Jerusalem today is not a struggle over the freedom of worship. It is politically motivated violence intended to incite even more violence and conflict. These attacks do nothing to further any potential for peace & security in that region, and Israel, like any other sovereign country, has the absolute right to defend its citizens against these terrorist attacks. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-statement-usmca-complaint-filed-afl-cio-against-tridonex | BOYLE STATEMENT ON USMCA COMPLAINT FILED BY AFL-CIO AGAINST TRIDONEX | 2021-05-10 | 2021 | 2021-05 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement in response to the first complaint filed under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement's (USMCA) Rapid Response Labor Mechanism: "The USMCA's Rapid Response Labor Mechanism that will be utilized in this complaint will provide new and aggressive enforcement mechanisms to support workers. Public reports detail mass firings, forced resignations and intimidation as only a few of the egregious practices Tridonex engaged in against its own employees. Businesses practices like these only serve to weaken our economy while diminishing basic labor rights and human dignity. I am proud of the work of House Democrats to improve upon the USMCA with this new mechanism in order to bring workers to the table as they seek the justice they duly deserve. I urge the Biden Administration to use the resources we in Congress have provided under the USMCA Implementing Act to aggressively enforce the agreement. We expect that this complaint will be the first of many." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:49:40Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/boyle-leads-effort-support-first-generation-college-students | BOYLE LEADS EFFORT TO SUPPORT FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS | 2021-04-30 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) led a letter with Members of Congress in calling upon the House Appropriations Committee to direct the U.S. Department of Education to conduct a report on the barriers to first-generation students graduating college. Congressman Boyle is himself a "first-generation" student, having been the first person in his family to attend college. "Those who are the first in their families to attend college have a unique set of needs," said Congressman Boyle. "While there are many programs and resources for first-generation students, there is still a lack of infrastructure in place to ensure graduation. We must ensure that first-generation students have the proper networks of support while they pursue and attend institutions of higher education." The joint letter urged the committee to include the following report language: Impediments to First Generation College Students Graduating -- First generation students comprise nearly a third of all college students, yet 33% of first generation students drop out of college by the three year mark. Given the Department's vested interest in ensuring successful outcomes for first generation students, the Committee directs the Department to provide a report to the Committees on Appropriations, within 180 days of enactment of this Act, on barriers to first generation college students success and contributing factors that lead to first generation students not graduating from college or university. First-generation students make up 30% of the college population, but one in three will drop out from school early. Around 90% of first-generation students in low-income families will not graduate within six years. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-boyle-leads-bipartisan-effort-increase-funding-reduce-rape | CONGRESSMAN BOYLE LEADS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO INCREASE FUNDING TO REDUCE RAPE KIT BACKLOG | 2021-04-30 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) and Rep. Jennifer González-Colón (R-PR) led 47 Members of Congress in calling upon the House Appropriations Committee to increase funding to $49 million for the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative, a Department of Justice program that aims to reduce the nation's backlog of untested rape kits. Boyle has been a staunch advocate for addressing the issue since his days as a Pennsylvania state legislator, when he was the first legislator to introduce legislation that ultimately reduced the rape kit backlog in Pennsylvania by over 90 percent within three years. Boyle released the following statement upon the submission of his letter. "I believe Congress must provide law enforcement greater funding to address the backlog of nearly half a million rape kits that currently sit untested in police storage units across the country," said Congressman Boyle. "Many of these backlogs occur simply because the departments don't have the resources to test them. This is nothing short of a tragedy. We must reduce this avoidable backlog, prevent it from happening again, and bring justice to victims. I'll keep fighting to ensure the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative is well-funded so survivors across the United States can get the justice they deserve." The goal of the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative is to create a coordinated community response that ensures just resolution to rape and sexual assault cases whenever possible through a victim-centered approach. Increased funding can build the capacities of jurisdictions to alleviate current backlogs and prevent conditions that lead to high backlogs in the future. Boyle has been committed to addressing this issue since his tenure as a Pennsylvania state representative where he led the effort to require timely testing of rape kits and reporting of backlogged kits to the state. Boyle's letter calls for a total funding level of $49 million, $1 million above the enacted amount in Fiscal Year 2021. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-boyle-leads-effort-fund-protection-delaware-river-basin-0 | CONGRESSMAN BOYLE LEADS EFFORT TO FUND PROTECTION OF DELAWARE RIVER BASIN | 2021-04-30 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) led a bipartisan letter urging the House Appropriations Committee to include $15 million, an increase of $5 million from Fiscal Year 2021, toward the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program, which aims to preserve the region's environment, ecology, and economic viability. Congressman Boyle released the following statement upon the submission of the letter to the House Appropriations Committee: "As the Delaware River Basin recovers from decades of degradation and industrialization, we must make a concerted effort to protect and enhance it so it can be utilized today and for generations to come. The Delaware River is an ecological gem and economic engine for Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic region. Funding the Delaware River Restoration Program is a significant and necessary step. I was proud to lead the effort to create the program and I am proud to lead the fight to ensure its potential is fully realized through sound investment." The letter was co-led by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and signed by 13 Members of Congress. It was submitted to the Appropriations Committee's Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies for consideration as it crafts its FY2022 spending bill. The Delaware River Basin is the five-state region that drains into the Delaware River and Delaware Bay. Along with its historic importance for our nation, the river basin is a powerhouse for the economy and home to more than 8 million people. Significantly, the watershed serves as the source of clean drinking water for 13.3 million people, or roughly five percent of the U.S. population, in the densely populated Mid-Atlantic region. Boyle is also a member of Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-boyle-community-project-funding-submissions | Rep Boyle Community Project Funding Submissions | 2021-04-28 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro announced that the House Committee on Appropriations will be accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests from Members. This is in addition to the standard programmatic and language-based requests. Each Member is limited to no more than 10 Community Project Funding requests across all subcommittees for Fiscal Year 2022 and there is no guarantee that all requested projects will be funded. More information on the process can be found on the House Appropriations Committee page here. Projects requested Note: The projects are listed alphabetically by recipient name. Applicant name: Delaware River City Corporation (d/b/a Riverfront North Partnership) Project Name: Tacony-Holmesburg Trail design and construction Address: 3460 N. Delaware Avenue, Suite 306 Philadelphia, PA 19134 Amount Requested: $2,500,000 Project description and explanation: Funding will support design and construction of the 1.8 mile bicycle and pedestrian trail from Princeton Avenue to the entrance of Pennypack on the Delaware Park in Northeast Philadelphia. The Tacony-Holmesburg Trail will relieve congestion, improve bicycle and pedestrian safety, and provide renewed access to the riverfront. Signed Disclosure letter: click here Applicant name: Glen Foerd Conservation Corporation Project Name: Parking lot design and construction Address: 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19114 Amount Requested: $241,784 Project description and explanation: Funding will support the design and construct a new parking lot on the grounds of Glen Foerd, a public park and museum located in Northeast Philadelphia, with an approximate capacity of 64 vehicles. The construction of a new parking lot at Glen Foerd advances local comprehensive plans by providing greater access to recreational and on-water activities in Philadelphia, including improved access to the Delaware River and the Poquessing Creek. Signed Disclosure letter: click here Applicant name: It Takes Philly (d/b/a Black Doctors COVID19 Consortium) Project Name: Heal… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://dean.house.gov/2021/4/rep-dean-welcomes-dr-mayank-amin-owner-of-skippack-pharmacy-better-known-as-the-superman-pharmacist-as-virtual-guest-to-president-biden-s-joint-address-to-congress | Rep. Dean Welcomes Dr. Mayank Amin, Owner of Skippack Pharmacy — better known as the Superman Pharmacist, as Virtual Guest to President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress | 2021-04-28 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Democrat | House | PA | Madeleine Dean | D000631 | dean.house.gov | dean | https://dean.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | GLENSIDE – Rep. Dean is uplifting the work of Dr. Mayank Amin (Dr. Mak) and the Skippack Pharmacy as her virtual guest to President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress. Dr. Mak and the Skippack Pharmacy have vaccinated over 30,000 people in suburban Philadelphia. Their work has helped reduce the COVID-19 infection and death rate in the region and has helped move our district towards reopening. “Community leaders like Dr. Mak are the true heroes of this recovery, and I am proud to uplift him and his story as my virtual guest to the Presidential Address,” Rep. Dean said. “Skippack Pharmacy has been a leader in the region, thanks to support from the American Rescue Plan — I am thankful for the work Skippack Pharmacy and Dr. Mak are doing to ensure our communities are safe and healthy.” “I am humbled at the opportunity to be a guest to President Biden’s joint address to Congress and accept this invitation on behalf of over 1,000 volunteers and team members who have sacrificed their time to help administer over 37,000 vaccines through our Skippack Pharmacy vaccine clinics,” Dr. Mak said. “While the pandemic has physically distanced us and changed many things to virtual — it has given my community the opportunity to go from being strangers to coming together as one unit, one village, one family to combat COVID-19 head on, together — we will beat COVID-19.” Dr. Mak and his pharmacy’s efforts to get people vaccinated has been covered by local and national media and he has been given the moniker ‘the superman pharmacist.’ This afternoon, Rep. Dean’s office will roll out a video showcasing his work. And tonight, he will participate in a twitter takeover of Rep. Dean’s account (@RepDean) while watching President Biden’s address. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
| https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-boyle-ti-member-designated-district-project-submissions | REP BOYLE T&I MEMBER DESIGNATED DISTRICT PROJECT SUBMISSIONS | 2021-04-27 | 2021 | 2021-04 | Democrat | House | PA | Brendan F. Boyle | B001296 | boyle.house.gov | boyle | https://boyle.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) plans to advance a five-year surface transportation authorization legislation later this spring, building on H.R.2, the Moving Forward Act, from the 116th Congress. Chairman Peter DeFazio announced that the T&I Committee will formally accept requests for projects from House Members. The T&I Committee process for considering member projects is separate and distinct from the House Committee on Appropriations' process for considering Community Project Funding requests. Projects funded through the surface transportation authorization will be funded directly from the Highway Trust Fund, and they do not require a separate or subsequent appropriation. Capital projects eligible under title 23, United States Code, and chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code, are eligible for funding requests under T&I's project submission process. Please note that a request submitted by Congressman Boyle to the Committee does not guarantee the project will be funded. Listed below are the projects Congressman Boyle has submitted to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Note: The projects are listed in alphabetical order by project sponsor. Project Sponsor: City of Philadelphia Project Name/ Location: 2nd Street Signal Optimization (Lehigh Ave to Callowhill St) Requested Amount: $2,400,000 Project Sponsor: City of Philadelphia Project Name/ Location: Castor Avenue Complete Street Requested Amount: $3,000,000 Project Sponsor: City of Philadelphia Project Name/ Location: Frankford Creek Greenway (Adams Avenue to Bristol Street) Requested Amount: $2,000,000 Project Sponsor: City of Philadelphia Project Name/ Location: Roosevelt Boulevard Intersection Improvements (Summerdale Avenue / Adams Avenue) Requested Amount: $1,960,000 Project Sponsor: Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) Project Name/ Location: Erie Station (Broad Street Line) Accessibility Improvements Requested Amount: $3,600,000 ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:42:19Z |
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