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Brendan F. Boyle

Brendan F. Boyle

DDemocratPA-2 · Representative
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone13
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency54
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
31
Total Statements
15
Floor Speeches
16
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 11Healthcare: 7Labor: 5Environment: 4Immigration: 4Trade: 4Defense: 4Housing: 3Agriculture: 2Foreign Policy: 2Veterans: 2Education: 1Social Security: 1China: 1Infrastructure: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 16Ceremonial: 7Bipartisan: 4Urgent: 4

Statements (31)

Press Release2026-06-02
Boyle Delivers $2 Million to Help Transform Reading Viaduct into Rail Park

Boyle Delivers $2 Million to Help Transform Reading Viaduct into Rail Park Boyle Delivers $2 Million to Help Transform Reading Viaduct into Rail Park Image or Video Image Ben.Palmer@mai… Tue, 06/02/2026 - 11:48 Summary “What we see right here is really a great physical manifestation of what happens…

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Floor Speech2026-05-19Taxes
RECOGNIZING NORMA CES

RECOGNIZING NORMA CES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E462] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…

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Floor Speech2026-05-14UrgentImmigrationEnvironmentCrime & JusticeHR8365HRES1275
MONITOR ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

MONITOR ACCOUNTABILITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3480-H3486] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] MONITOR…

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Press Release2026-05-11Healthcare
Congressman Boyle, Rep. Bellmon Announce Legislation Fighting Back Against Health Care Cuts in Pennsylvania

Congressman Boyle, Rep. Bellmon Announce Legislation Fighting Back Against Health Care Cuts in Pennsylvania Congressman Boyle, Rep. Bellmon Announce Legislation Fighting Back Against Health Care Cuts in Pennsylvania Image or Video Image Ben.Palmer@mai… Mon, 05/11/2026 - 16:02 Summary "300,000…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29UrgentImmigrationTaxesDefenseHR1HRES1224
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3147-H3160] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2026-04-27Bipartisan
Boyle Celebrates House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Address Lung Cancer in Women, Urges Senate Action

Boyle Celebrates House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Address Lung Cancer in Women, Urges Senate Action Boyle Celebrates House Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Address Lung Cancer in Women, Urges Senate Action Image or Video Image Ben.Palmer@mai… Mon, 04/27/2026 - 16:13 Summary Lung cancer remains the…

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Press Release2026-04-27
Boyle Highlights $1.5 Million in Federal Funding for Temple’s PHASeS Program

Boyle Highlights $1.5 Million in Federal Funding for Temple’s PHASeS Program Boyle Highlights $1.5 Million in Federal Funding for Temple’s PHASeS Program Image or Video Image Ben.Palmer@mai… Mon, 04/27/2026 - 16:19 Summary “I am here for a very happy reason and that is to announce I've secured $1.5…

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Press Release2026-04-27
Boyle Announces Major Legislation to Lower Gas Prices

Boyle Announces Major Legislation to Lower Gas Prices Boyle Announces Major Legislation to Lower Gas Prices Image or Video Image Ben.Palmer@mai… Mon, 04/27/2026 - 16:17 Summary "We cannot wait for this war to end until we deliver relief to the American people. Let's do it now and pass my…

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Press Release2026-04-27
Boyle Joins Esperanza at Ribbon-Cutting for Facility Improvements Supporting Expanded Community Services

Boyle Joins Esperanza at Ribbon-Cutting for Facility Improvements Supporting Expanded Community Services Boyle Joins Esperanza at Ribbon-Cutting for Facility Improvements Supporting Expanded Community Services Image or Video Image Ben.Palmer@mai… Mon, 04/27/2026 - 16:15 Summary “Where there is a…

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Floor Speech2026-04-21Ceremonial
RECOGNIZING ANDREW KUANG

RECOGNIZING ANDREW KUANG Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E351] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-04-21BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR2319
WOMEN AND LUNG CANCER RESEARCH AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES ACT OF 2025

WOMEN AND LUNG CANCER RESEARCH AND PREVENTIVE SERVICES ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3020-H3021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18CeremonialTaxes
RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF DONALD MICHAEL WITTENBERG

RECOGNIZING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF DONALD MICHAEL WITTENBERG Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E231] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Press Release2026-03-16Infrastructure
Boyle Announces $1.4 Million for Infrastructure Improvements at Northeast Philadelphia Airport

Boyle Announces $1.4 Million for Infrastructure Improvements at Northeast Philadelphia Airport Boyle Announces $1.4 Million for Infrastructure Improvements at Northeast Philadelphia Airport Image or Video Image Ben.Palmer@mai… Mon, 03/16/2026 - 16:15 Summary “This is the third busiest airport in…

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Floor Speech2026-03-16CeremonialImmigrationForeign PolicyTrade
RECOGNIZING THE IRISH-BORN SIGNATORIES OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE

RECOGNIZING THE IRISH-BORN SIGNATORIES OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 47 (Monday, March 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E218] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Press Release2026-03-03
Boyle Announces Legislation Protecting American History Following Censorship at Independence National Historical Park

Boyle Announces Legislation Protecting American History Following Censorship at Independence National Historical Park Boyle Announces Legislation Protecting American History Following Censorship at Independence National Historical Park Image or Video Image Ben.Palmer@mai… Tue, 03/03/2026 - 15:11…

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Floor Speech2026-03-02CeremonialTaxesHousingLGBTQ
RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF PHILADELPHIA GAY NEWS

RECOGNIZING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF PHILADELPHIA GAY NEWS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E171] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-02CeremonialEnvironmentHousing
RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF PAULA McKINNEY-RAINEY

RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF PAULA McKINNEY-RAINEY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 39 (Monday, March 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E171] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2026-02-04
Boyle Announces $250,000 Federal Award to Expand Salvation Army Anti-Trafficking Program in Philadelphia

Boyle Announces $250,000 Federal Award to Expand Salvation Army Anti-Trafficking Program in Philadelphia Boyle Announces $250,000 Federal Award to Expand Salvation Army Anti-Trafficking Program in Philadelphia Image or Video Image Jacob.Hicks@ma… Tue, 02/03/2026 - 19:14 Summary “So, I am very…

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Press Release2026-01-23HealthcareHousing
Boyle Joins Councilmember Lozada, Esperanza Health, NKCDC, and Project HOME to Call Out Federal Grant Cuts Hitting Kensington

Boyle Joins Councilmember Lozada, Esperanza Health, NKCDC, and Project HOME to Call Out Federal Grant Cuts Hitting Kensington Boyle Joins Councilmember Lozada, Esperanza Health, NKCDC, and Project HOME to Call Out Federal Grant Cuts Hitting Kensington Image or Video Image Jacob.Hicks@ma… Fri,…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13CeremonialHealthcareS75
RECOGNIZING BERNIE PRAZENICA'S RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF WPVI-TV

RECOGNIZING BERNIE PRAZENICA'S RETIREMENT AS PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF WPVI-TV Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E33] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Press Release2026-01-13HealthcareTaxes
Boyle and Evans Urge Swift Senate Passage of Cost-Saving Health Care Tax Credits

Boyle and Evans Urge Swift Senate Passage of Cost-Saving Health Care Tax Credits Boyle and Evans Urge Swift Senate Passage of Cost-Saving Health Care Tax Credits Image or Video Image Ben.Palmer@mai… Tue, 01/13/2026 - 13:54 Summary "Let's ensure that we save the health care coverage of millions and…

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Floor Speech2025-12-19TaxesTradeTechnology
COMMENDING THE HONORABLE GENE DODARO

COMMENDING THE HONORABLE GENE DODARO Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 215 (Friday, December 19, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2025-12-15Foreign PolicyChina
Boyle Leads Effort to Restore Funding and Advance Path Forward for Chinatown Stitch Project

Boyle Leads Effort to Restore Funding and Advance Path Forward for Chinatown Stitch Project Boyle Leads Effort to Restore Funding and Advance Path Forward for Chinatown Stitch Project Image or Video Image Ben.Palmer@mai… Mon, 12/15/2025 - 15:38 Summary "We're not giving up, we're not quitting. I…

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Press Release2025-11-25Ceremonial
Boyle Highlights $850,000 in Federal Funding for Improvements Across Philadelphia’s Historic District

Boyle Highlights $850,000 in Federal Funding for Improvements Across Philadelphia’s Historic District Boyle Highlights $850,000 in Federal Funding for Improvements Across Philadelphia’s Historic District Image or Video Image Ben.Palmer@mai… Tue, 11/25/2025 - 15:06 Summary "This is the most historic…

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Press Release2025-09-30UrgentHealthcare
Republican Health Care Crisis

Republican Health Care Crisis Republican Health Care Crisis Image or Video Image Ben.Palmer@mai… Tue, 09/30/2025 - 18:55 Summary Donald Trump and Republicans are executing a ruthless plot to take away Medicaid, dismantle the Affordable Care Act, and slash Medicare. Link Learn More

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Press Release2025-09-29Healthcare
SHARE YOUR STORY: HOW ARE RISING HEALTH CARE COSTS IMPACTING YOU?

SHARE YOUR STORY: HOW ARE RISING HEALTH CARE COSTS IMPACTING YOU? SHARE YOUR STORY: HOW ARE RISING HEALTH CARE COSTS IMPACTING YOU? Image or Video Image Ben.Palmer@mai… Mon, 09/29/2025 - 17:29 Summary If you're one of the millions of Americans who may lose their care or pay higher premiums because…

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Press Release2025-09-16
BOYLE, FITZGERALD FAMILY RENAME BUSTLETON AVENUE POST OFFICE IN HONOR OF FALLEN TEMPLE UNIVERSITY POLICE SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER DAVID FITZGERALD

BOYLE, FITZGERALD FAMILY RENAME BUSTLETON AVENUE POST OFFICE IN HONOR OF FALLEN TEMPLE UNIVERSITY POLICE SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER DAVID FITZGERALD BOYLE, FITZGERALD FAMILY RENAME BUSTLETON AVENUE POST OFFICE IN HONOR OF FALLEN TEMPLE UNIVERSITY POLICE SERGEANT CHRISTOPHER DAVID FITZGERALD Image or…

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Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHRES161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2024-12-11BipartisanTaxesDefenseTradeHR9716HR7032
INCREASING BASELINE UPDATES ACT

INCREASING BASELINE UPDATES ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6825-H6827] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2023-09-26UrgentTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR4365HR4367
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4365, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4367, DEPARTMENT OF…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4365, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4367, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024... Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169,…

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Floor Speech2018-07-25Taxes
WEEKEND VOTING

WEEKEND VOTING Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Page H7673] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WEEKEND VOTING (Mr.…

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