Brendan Boyle

Brendan Boyle

Years in Office

10

Bills Sponsored

126

Bills Co-Sponsored

2189

Committees

2

Brendan Boyle Biography

Brendan Boyle grew up in a working-class Philadelphia neighborhood and began his career as a state legislator focused on expanding economic opportunity. Elected to represent Pennsylvania’s 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014, Boyle has prioritized affordable healthcare, strengthening Social Security, and infrastructure investment. He authored legislation to protect pre-existing condition coverage under the Affordable Care Act and serves as the Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee. Boyle approaches his work with a focus on pragmatic solutions, aiming to deliver tangible results for his diverse Philadelphia constituents.

Education

  • M.P.P., John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
    (2005)
  • B.A. in Government, University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN
    (1999)

Professional History

U.S. Representative

(2015-Present)

Representing Pennsylvania's 2nd district

Member, Pennsylvania House of Representatives

(2009–15)

Impact & Accomplishments

Notable contributions during Brendan Boyle's congressional service.

Medicare Enrollment Reform

Co-sponsored the Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification (BENES) Act to simplify Medicare enrollment and reduce late penalties.

Social Security Fairness

Introduced legislation to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision, protecting Social Security benefits for public servants.

STEM Education Funding

Secured federal funding to support STEM education initiatives in Philadelphia-area schools.

Irish-American Caucus Leadership

Served as co-chair of the Friends of Ireland Caucus, advancing U.S.-Ireland relations and supporting the Good Friday Agreement.

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