U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania’s 2nd District
Brendan F. Boyle
Position · −0.38
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 66% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 31%
- Immigration 23%
- Committees
- Ways and Means
- Budget
- Bills on
- Health
- Taxation
- Government Operations and Politics
- Age
- 49
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Where Boyle has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 2319 Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Boyle’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Boyle breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Boyle voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%
- Immigration 23% · 3 of 13 party 0%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 14% · 3 of 22 party 4%
Every issue Pro See all 7 issues where Boyle has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Boyle broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 29, 2026 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 10, 2026 | No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026On Passage · This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish an identity fraud detection system for the Free Application for Federal…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 14, 2026 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Feb 12, 2026 | To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal weapons, and for other purposes.On Passage · Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Boyle is saying
All 10 statements and posts-
ICYMI: Boyle Unveils New Legislation to Support Firefighter Health and Wellness
Introduced bipartisan bill creating federal tax credit for firefighter health programs.
“Firefighters put their lives and their health on the line every single day to protect us.”
HealthAI-read
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Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) announced new federal legislation to establish a national commission charged with planning the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States Constitution in 2037.
“I distinctly remember the bicentennial of our Constitution being celebrated here in Philadelphia in 1987. It was a massive event, and I look forward to ensuring that 2037 will be at least as significant as 2026 and 1987.”
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Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) held a press conference outside the Northeast Philadelphia Satellite Election Office, calling on Congress to urgently pass H.R. 8666, the Vote by Mail Protection Act, to stop President Trump’s…
“We are now exactly eight weeks from what perhaps may be one of the most consequential congressional elections in our lifetime. There are many people throughout the nation who vote by mail, including President Donald Trump.”
Mentions H.R. 8666
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Boyle, Bynum Introduce Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act
Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) and Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) introduced the Back-to-School Supplies Affordability Act to lower the cost of school supplies for students and teachers.
“Like families across the country, my wife and I felt the sticker shock when we went back-to-school shopping this year.”
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Boyle Announces $13.3 Million in Federal Funding to Modernize SEPTA Regional Rail Fleet
Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) today announced that the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) will receive $13,263,248 in federal funding to support the replacement of its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail cars.
“Regional Rail is essential for thousands of people across Philadelphia and Southeastern Pennsylvania.”
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Pennsylvania Democratic Congressional Delegation Statement on U.S. v. McIver
Members of Congress must be able to conduct legitimate oversight of the Executive Branch without fear of criminal retaliation.
“This ruling sets a dangerous precedent. Members of Congress must be able to conduct legitimate oversight of the Executive Branch without fear of criminal retaliation. Weaponizing the Justice Department against lawmakers for doing their jobs threatens the checks and balances at the heart of our democracy. This case is…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Boyle voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 336 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 22 minority-party ranking members
How far Boyle’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 17
- Action in committee 1
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
17 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 16 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 21 sponsored billsSponsored 21 (House median 25) · cosponsored 322 (median 289), 116 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Taxation, Government Operations and Politics.
- H.R. 10251 Back-to-School Supplies Affordability ActForeign Trade and International Finance · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9623 Protecting Americans’ Health Care Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8600 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily suspend certain fuel excise taxes for fuel separated during periods in which the national average price of gasoline exceeds $3.99 per gallon, and to prohibit certain credits or deductions for oil and gas companies during such periods.Taxation · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9542 Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1403 Expressing the sense of Congress that Medicaid is an important lifeline for the health care of millions of Americans.Health · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8741 Philadelphia Campaign Two Hundred and Fiftieth Commemoration Commission ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5220 Congressional Power of the Purse ActEconomics and Public Finance · Introduced Apr 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7763 Protecting American History ActPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Mar 3, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 155 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 25% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 60 | 33% |
| Energy | 33 | 27% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 31 | 55% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 57% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 56% |
| Commerce | 26 | 73% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 75% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 22 | 95% |
| Education | 16 | 31% |
| Immigration | 15 | 60% |
| Agriculture and Food | 13 | 54% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 6 | 83% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 3 | 67% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 2 | 100% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Boyle voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DMike LevinCA-4997%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Boyle most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Boyle’s campaign raised $2.5M: $495K (20%) from individuals and $971K (40%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $5.6M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Boyle
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 285.
- American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
See how much each organization gave Boyle this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inBoyle’s own leadership PAC: BFB PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Boyle’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, PA-2Democrat2019–present
- U.S. House, PA-13Democrat2015–2019
Seat
- State
- Pennsylvania
- District
- 2
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 49
Committees and roles
- Ways and Means
- Budget Ranking Member
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6111
1502 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Philadelphia
- Website
- boyle.house.gov
- CongressmanBoyle
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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