Press Releases
Brady Commends Senate for Holding EAC Confirmation Hearings
December 10, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) Today, Committee on House Administration Ranking Member, Robert Brady (D-PA), commended the Senate Rules and Administration Committee for scheduling confirmation hearings on the nominations of two new Commissioners to the Elections Assistance Commission (EAC).
House Administration Committee Holds Hearing on the future of Government Printing Office
December 4, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) Today the Committee on House Administration held a hearing entitled “GPO in 2023: Keeping America Informed in a Post-Print World”. Committee Members heard testimony from Davita Vance-Cooks, who became the 27th Public Printer earlier this year.
Brady Statement on Boehner Selection of Ed Cassidy as House CAO
December 3, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) Committee on House Administration Ranking Member, Robert Brady (D-PA) issued the following statement regarding Speaker John Boehner's selection of Ed Cassidy to replace outgoing Chief Administrative Officer, Dan Strodel.
Brady Statement on Retirement of House CAO Dan Strodel
November 25, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) Today, Committee on House Administration Ranking Member, Robert Brady (D-PA), issued the following statement on the retirement of the House Chief Administrative Officer, Dan Strodel.
Committee on House Administration Holds Hearing on Military and Overseas Voting
November 20, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) Today, the Committee on House Administration held a hearing on Military and Overseas Voting. It was the Committee’s first hearing in this Congress to address any of the problems encountered in the 2012 elections.
Committee on House Administration Members Unanimously Support FEC Bill: Democrats Encourage Agency to Refocus on its Mission
November 18, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) Today, the House of Representatives will vote on H.R. 3487, a bill to reauthorize the Federal Election Commission's Administrative Fines Program (AFP) through 2018. This program allows the FEC to streamline "straightforward disclosure violations" and enact a penalty.
Committee on House Administration Democrats Applaud Proposed D.C. Styrofoam Container Ban
November 7, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) Committee on House Administration Democrats applaud today’s proposal by District of Columbia Mayor, Vincent Gray, to prohibit the use of Styrofoam containers in D.C. eateries. The proposal is designed to cut down on waste and keep polystyrene from contaminating area waterways. If passed, D.C.
Brady Statement on Capitol Dome Restoration
October 23, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) The Architect of the Capitol recently announced that the first full renovation of the U.S. Capitol Dome in over 50 years will begin this November. The multi-year project will restore the Dome to its original splendor by repairing sections worn by time and the elements.
Brady Urges Supreme Court to Uphold Campaign Contribution Limits
October 8, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in McCutcheon v. FEC. The case challenges the constitutionality of aggregate contribution limits in federal elections.
Brady Statement on House Operations During Government Shutdown
October 1, 2013 (Washington, D.C.) Today, Committee on House Administration Ranking Member, Robert Brady (D-PA) made the following Statement regarding the government shutdown.
