112th Congress

Bill to reduce Federal spending and the deficit by terminating taxpayer financing of presidential election campaigns and party conventions, H.R. 359

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to terminate: (1) the taxpayer election to designate $3 of income tax liability for financing of presidential election campaigns; (2) the Presidential Election Campaign Fund; and (3) the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account.

Brady issues statement on CRS Director Mulhollan's announced retirement

January 19, 2011

Press Release

Washington, DC (January 19, 2011): House Administration Committee Ranking Member Robert A. Brady issued the following statement today:

“I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to DanMulhollan, Director of the Congressional Research Service (CRS) on his announced retirement.

Mr. Mulhollan has been a fixture here on Capitol Hill, having joined the Library of Congress in 1969. His 42 years of service are only exceeded by three current House Members.”

House Administration Democrats Support Responsible Cost-Cutting Measure

January 19, 2011

Press Release

Washington, DC (January 18, 2011): House Administration Committee Democrats today voiced support for H.R.292 , Stop the OverPrinting Act, sponsored by Rep. Christopher Lee (R-NY). The legislation calls for the Public Printer to make bills and resolutions available to House and Senate Offices, in an electronic format only, and accessible through the Internet, unless hard copies are specifically requested.

Use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for an event honoring President Kennedy, S.Con.Res.2

Authorizes use of the rotunda of the Capitol on January 20, 2011, for a ceremony in honor of the 50th anniversary of the inaugural address of President John F. Kennedy.

Bill to eliminate the mandatory printing of bills and resolutions by the Government Printing Office for the use of the House of Representatives and Senate, H.R.292

Requires the Public Printer to make bills and resolutions available for the use of offices of Members of Congress only in an electronic format accessible through the Internet.

Brady on being elected Ranking Democratic Member of Committee on House Administration

January 7, 2011

Press Release

Washington, DC (Thursday, December 9^th, 2010): Rep. Robert A. Brady issued the following statement today on being elected Ranking Democratic Member for the Committee on House Administration:

Brady Floor Statement on H. Res 22

January 6, 2011

Press Release

As a staunch advocate for strong, accountable stewardship of hard earned taxpayer dollars, I applaud any effort to responsibly address this concern. I travel back and forth to my District in Philadelphia on a daily basis, and I spend a large portion of every day listening to constituents as they voice their concerns about our economy and the real impact that it has on their day-to-day lives. Certainly, this House must take steps to ensure that resources are effectively utilized, administered and accounted for.