Representative Brendan Boyle, Democratic from Pennsylvania

Brendan Boyle

Representative · Pennsylvania · Democrat

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

Policy Focus
Health28%
Taxation19%
Economics and Public Finance15%
Government Operations and Politics11%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Brendan Boyle's record in Congress.

  • 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.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on the BudgetRanking Member
  • House Committee on Ways and Means

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