Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]
Democrat · PA · 12 bills sponsored
To direct the Secretary of the Interior to restore interpretive and educational exhibits at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
# HR 7763 Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would require the Secretary of the Interior to restore educational and interpretive exhibits at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. The park is home to the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed. The bill essentially directs the federal government to refresh or rebuild displays and educational materials at this historic site. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects Independence National Historical Park and the National Park Service, which manages it. It would also impact visitors to the park—both tourists and school groups—who rely on exhibits to learn about American history. The bill was introduced by Representative Brendan Boyle, a Democrat from Pennsylvania. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been referred to the relevant House committee for review and discussion but has not yet been voted on by the full House. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass committee review, get a vote in the House, pass the Senate, and be signed by the President.
Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025
# Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would increase federal funding and support for research into lung cancer in women and expand access to preventive screening services. The legislation aims to better understand why lung cancer affects women differently than men and to improve early detection through expanded screening programs. It would likely authorize funding for studies on women-specific risk factors, improve access to diagnostic testing, and potentially cover preventive screening services under federal health programs. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily targets women at risk for or diagnosed with lung cancer, researchers studying cancer and respiratory health, and healthcare providers. It could also affect the general public through federally funded health initiatives and preventive care programs, potentially lowering overall healthcare costs through earlier detection. **Current Status** As of now, HR 2319 remains in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) and is still in the early stages of the legislative process. No action has been taken to move it forward for consideration.
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
# Federal Employees Civil Relief Act (HR 5708) Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would protect federal workers financially during government shutdowns by allowing them to pause certain financial obligations. If a federal employee or contractor is furloughed (sent home without pay) or forced to work without compensation during a shutdown, they could ask a court to temporarily suspend their payments for rent, mortgages, taxes, loans, insurance premiums, and other debts. The bill defines a shutdown as either a lapse in funding lasting more than 24 hours or when the national debt exceeds the legal limit. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions:** Federal employees and government contractors would be the primary beneficiaries. The bill specifically includes protections against eviction during shutdowns, recognizing that workers who aren't paid can struggle to meet basic obligations. The temporary suspension would only last for the duration of the shutdown itself, giving workers breathing room during the period they aren't receiving paychecks. **Current Status:** The bill (HR 5708) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Labor Market Response Act
# Labor Market Response Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Labor Market Response Act (HR 5380) is a proposed law that would address issues related to how the U.S. labor market functions. However, specific details about the bill's provisions are not publicly available in standard legislative databases, which limits what can be said about its exact proposals. **Current Status and Who It Affects:** The bill was introduced by Representative Brendan Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full floor vote. At this stage, the bill is still in the early phases of the legislative process. Once more information becomes available, it would likely affect workers, employers, and potentially government labor agencies depending on what specific policies it contains. **Note:** For a complete understanding of this bill's provisions, I'd recommend checking Congress.gov or contacting Representative Boyle's office directly, as the publicly available summary information is currently limited.
Congressional Power of the Purse Act
# Congressional Power of the Purse Act (HR 5220) Summary **What It Does:** This bill aims to strengthen Congress's constitutional authority over federal spending. While specific details aren't provided in the available information, bills with this title typically seek to limit the executive branch's ability to redirect or reprogram federal funds without explicit congressional approval. The legislation would reinforce Congress's "power of the purse"—its constitutional power to control how taxpayer money is spent. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily affect federal agencies and the executive branch by potentially restricting their flexibility in how they allocate appropriated funds. It could also impact taxpayers and the public by ensuring Congress has greater oversight of how their money is spent. Congress members themselves would gain additional authority over government spending decisions. **Current Status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. As a relatively new proposal (119th Congress), it remains in the early legislative stage. Without the full text readily available, specific provisions cannot be detailed, but interested parties can review the complete bill through Congress.gov for more information.
Debt Ceiling Reform Act
# Debt Ceiling Reform Act (HR 4634) - Summary **What It Would Do** This bill seeks to reform how the U.S. government handles the debt ceiling—the legal limit on how much money the federal government can borrow. Currently, Congress must pass a separate vote to raise the debt ceiling whenever the government approaches its borrowing limit. This bill would change that process, though specific details about the proposed reforms are not provided in the available information. **Who It Affects** The changes would primarily affect Congress and the executive branch's budgeting processes. Indirectly, it could impact all Americans, as the debt ceiling affects government operations, funding for federal programs, and financial markets during periods of uncertainty. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. This is an early stage in the legislative process. *Note: Additional details about specific provisions would require access to the bill's full text, which is not included in the information provided.*
Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act
# Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act (HR 3271) would modify how income above a certain threshold is taxed to fund Medicare and Social Security. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the information provided, bills with this title typically propose increasing payroll taxes on high earners or removing income caps on Social Security taxes. This would affect how much higher-income individuals contribute to these two major social insurance programs. **Who It Affects** The bill would primarily impact higher-income earners and potentially the long-term funding of Medicare and Social Security. Currently, Social Security taxes only apply to earnings up to a certain annual cap (adjusted yearly), meaning very high earners pay a smaller percentage of their total income into the system. Changes proposed in this bill could affect wealthy individuals, business owners, and potentially the benefits available to future retirees and Medicare beneficiaries. **Current Status** As of now, HR 3271 is in committee and has not advanced to a full House vote. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA). For more specific details about the exact provisions and mechanisms proposed, the full bill text would need to be reviewed on Congress.gov.
Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025
# Summary of the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act of 2025 **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would create a procedural rule that prevents Congress from using expedited budget reconciliation procedures to reduce Medicaid enrollment, benefits, or SNAP (food assistance) eligibility or benefits. Budget reconciliation is a special legislative process that allows bills to pass with a simple majority and cannot be blocked by a filibuster in the Senate. Under this bill, any attempt to cut these programs through reconciliation would face a procedural hurdle that could slow or block such legislation. **Who It Affects and Current Status** The bill primarily protects current and potential beneficiaries of Medicaid (health insurance for low-income individuals) and SNAP (food assistance). It would indirectly affect any future legislation attempting to modify these programs. The bill was introduced by Democratic Representative Brendan Boyle of Pennsylvania and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The restriction would expire on January 20, 2029.
Tax Fairness for Workers Act
# Tax Fairness for Workers Act (HR 2671) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** The Tax Fairness for Workers Act would adjust how the federal government taxes workers' income. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, bills with this title typically focus on modifying tax rates, deductions, or credits that affect working people. The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily impact American workers and their tax obligations. Depending on the specific provisions, it could affect workers across various income levels, though the exact scope isn't specified in the summary data available. **Current Status:** As of now, HR 2671 remains in committee review. The bill was introduced by Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) but has not advanced to a floor vote. For detailed information about the bill's specific provisions and current progress, you would need to check the official Congress.gov website or the sponsor's office.
Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025
# Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would create a test program to help hospitals better treat patients who have both serious mental health conditions and serious physical health problems (like diabetes or heart disease) at the same time. The program would focus on low-income and uninsured patients, who often struggle to get coordinated care across different doctors and specialists. Hospitals in the program would develop new approaches to treat the whole patient and address underlying social factors that affect health, such as housing or food insecurity. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The program would involve hospitals that serve large numbers of Medicare and Medicaid patients. These hospitals would need to create specific plans and measure how well their new approaches work. The goal is to test whether better coordination between mental and physical health services improves patient outcomes and could lead to changes in how Medicare and Medicaid pay for care. This could ultimately benefit millions of low-income Americans struggling with multiple health conditions. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
Paying a Fair Share Act of 2025
# Paying a Fair Share Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** The Paying a Fair Share Act of 2025 would establish a minimum tax rate on high-income earners and wealthy individuals. While specific details aren't available in the provided information, bills with this title typically propose a floor tax rate to ensure that households and individuals above a certain income threshold pay a minimum percentage of their income in federal taxes, regardless of deductions or tax avoidance strategies. **Who It Affects:** This bill would primarily affect high-income households and wealthy individuals—specifically those earning above a threshold that would be defined in the bill's language. It could also impact wealthy corporations, depending on the final provisions. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) and is currently in committee, meaning it's under review and has not yet advanced to a full House floor vote. No additional legislative action has occurred at this time. *Note: Complete bill text details were not provided, so this summary reflects the general purpose suggested by the bill's title. For specific tax rates, income thresholds, and other provisions, you would need to review the full bill text on Congress.gov.*
Stop Act
# Stop Act Summary **What the bill would do:** The Stop Act would prevent federal elected officials—members of Congress and other federal officeholders—from directly asking people or organizations for money to support their political campaigns or committees. However, officials could still attend or speak at fundraising events without personally soliciting donations. The goal is to limit the direct fundraising involvement of sitting federal officials. **Who it affects:** This bill primarily affects federal officeholders and candidates who currently raise campaign funds. It would change how politicians can participate in fundraising activities, though it wouldn't prevent them from raising money indirectly through events or other means. **Current status:** The bill (HR 415) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Brendan Boyle (D-PA) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. As of now, it remains in the early stages of the legislative process.