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U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District
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Brendan F BoyleOfficial portrait — Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle

Brendan F Boyle

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
U.S. Representative
Campaign website
boyle.house.gov

U.S. Representative from Philadelphia since 2015 and Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee; he also serves on the Ways and Means Committee. He was first elected to the Pennsylvania House in 2008.

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Photo: Official portrait — Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle

Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Proposes having the highest earners pay more to keep Social Security and Medicare solvent.In office

    Boyle Statement on the 91st Anniversary of Social Security

    Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Aug 14, 2026 · boyle.house.gov

    “we can protect and strengthen these programs by making millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share”
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  • Co-leads the Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act, a 2% annual wealth tax on fortunes above $50 million.In office

    Boyle, Jayapal, Warren, 45+ Lawmakers Renew Push for Wealth Tax on Ultra-Millionaires

    Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Mar 27, 2026 · boyle.house.gov

    “legislation that would apply a wealth tax to fortunes above $50 million … The bill would establish a 2% annual tax on the net worth of households and trusts valued at over $50 million”
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Housing

  • Supports the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act and urged House leaders to bring it to a vote.In office

    Boyle Statement on 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

    Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Mar 16, 2026 · boyle.house.gov

    “I urge House Leadership to swiftly bring this legislation to the House Floor and send it to the President’s desk”
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Economy & jobs

  • Introduced a bill to exempt school supplies from tariffs to lower costs for families.In office

    Boyle, Bynum Introduce Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act

    Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Sep 3, 2026 · boyle.house.gov

    “I’m proud to help lead this bill to eliminate tariffs on back-to-school essentials”
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  • Proposes suspending the federal gas tax when gas tops $4 a gallon, offset by cutting oil and gas subsidies.In office

    ICYMI: Boyle Announces Major Legislation to Lower Gas Prices

    Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Apr 14, 2026 · boyle.house.gov

    “The bill would suspend the 18.4-cent federal gas tax whenever the national average price of gas exceeds $4 per gallon … redirecting roughly $30 billion in existing federal subsidies currently going to oil and gas companies”
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Health & human services

  • Authored the Protecting Americans' Health Care Act to fully reverse the 2025 federal Medicaid cuts.In office

    Boyle Statement on the 61st Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid

    Public statement · Office of Congressman Brendan F. Boyle · Jul 30, 2026 · Background · boyle.house.gov

    “legislation to fully reverse the largest cut to Medicaid in American history … I won’t rest until we stop Trump’s cuts and defend health care for every American.”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Brendan F Boyle on them.

  • Public safetyNo documented position found.
  • EducationNo documented position found.

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