• BRADY, ROBERT A
Experience: House: District 1, 1997-Present
Home State: District of Columbia
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $570,334Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Robert 'Bob' A. Brady
    Gender: Male
    Family: Wife: Debra; 2 Children: Robert, Kimberly
    Birth Date: 04/07/1945
    Birth Place: Philadelphia, PA
    Home City: Philadelphia, PA
    Religion: Catholic

Education

    Diploma, Saint Thomas More High School, 1963

Political Experience

    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 1, 1998-present
    Former Commissioner, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
    Chair, Philadelphia Democratic Party
    Former Deputy Mayor for Labor, Philadelphia Mayor W. Wilson Goode
    Senior Democratic Whip, United States House of Representatives
    Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, May 19, 1998
    Ward Leader, 34th Ward Democratic Executive Committee, 1980, 1986
    Candidate, City Council, 1983

Current Legislative Committees

    Armed Services, Member
    House Administration, Ranking Member
    Joint Committee on Printing, Member
    Joint Committee on the Library, Member
    Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Member

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus
    Member, Building a Better America Caucus
    Member, Caribbean Caucus
    Member, Congressional Arts Caucus
    Member, Congressional Biomedical Research Caucus
    Member, Congressional Boating Caucus
    Member, Congressional Childrens Caucus
    Member, Congressional Entertainment Industry Caucus
    Member, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
    Member, Congressional Friends of Animals Caucus
    Member, Congressional Human Rights Caucus
    Member, Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus
    Member, Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus
    Member, Congressional Mental Health Caucus
    Member, Congressional Progressive Caucus
    Member, Congressional Steel Caucus
    Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus
    Member, Congressional Urban Caucus
    Member, Democratic National Committee
    Member, Green Jobs Caucus
    Member, Green Schools Caucus
    Member, High Performance Buildings Caucus
    Member, House Army Caucus
    Member, House Baltic Caucus
    Member, House Congressional Biotechnology Caucus
    Member, House Navy/Marine Corps Caucus
    Member, Israel Allies Caucus
    Member, Middle Class Caucus
    Member, Military Veterans Caucus
    Member, National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus
    Member, Pennsylvania State Democratic Committee
    Member, Port Security Caucus
    Member, Recording Arts and Sciences Congressional Caucus
    Member, Revitalizing Older Cities Congressional Task Force
    Member, School Health and Safety Caucus
    Member, Strengthening the Mid-Atlantic Region for Tomorrow Congressional Caucus
    Member, United States House Law Enforcement Caucus
    Member, United States-Israel Security Caucus

Professional Experience

    Insurance Agent
    Real Estate Agent
    Union Lobbyist
    Carpenter
    Former Consultant, Pennsylvania State Senate
    Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Carpenters' Union
    Former Board Member, Philadelphia City Redevelopment Authority
    Member, Teachers' Union
    Representative, Metro Regional Civil Carpenters, 1987-1988
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier

Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy

Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

Oppose
11. Support & expand free trade

Oppose
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 115
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
07/28/2010 H.R.5681 To improve certain administrative operations of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes. 07/28/2010 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.  (All Actions)
07/02/2010 H.R.5683 To improve certain administrative operations of the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, and for other purposes. 07/02/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
06/18/2010 H.R.3891 Safe and Healthy Housing Act of 2009 06/18/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.  (All Actions)
06/09/2010 H.Res.1381 Recognizing the National Museum of American Jewish History, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, as the only museum in the Nation dedicated exclusively to exploring and preserving the American Jewish experience. 06/09/2010 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
04/16/2010 H.R.5048 National Heroes Credit Protection Act 04/16/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.  (All Actions)
10/16/2009 H.R.3829 FOCUS Act of 2009 10/16/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
10/13/2009 H.R.3793 Healthy Housing Council Act of 2009 10/13/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
09/29/2009 H.Res.693 Honoring the life and accomplishments of Jim Johnson and extending the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family on the occasion of his death. 09/29/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/30/2009 H.R.1752 To provide that the usual day for paying salaries in or under the House of Representatives may be established by regulations of the Committee on House Administration. 07/30/2009 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by recorded vote (2/3 required): 282 - 144 (Roll no. 681).  (All Actions)
03/04/2010 H.R.1299 United States Capitol Police Administrative Technical Corrections Act of 2009 03/04/2010 Became Public Law No: 111-145. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
12/16/2009 H.Res.986 Supporting a national and international celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America's birth, to be held throughout the year 2026, focused on the Greater Philadelphia Region in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the State of Delaware, and the State of New Jersey. 12/16/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
11/03/2009 H.R.3997 To permit each current member of the Board of Directors of the Office of Compliance to serve for 3 terms. 11/03/2009 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
07/17/2009 H.Res.658 Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker. 07/17/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/14/2009 H.Res.646 Honoring the memory and lasting legacy of Sally Crowe. 07/14/2009 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
04/23/2009 H.R.1679 House Reservists Pay Adjustment Act of 2009 04/23/2009 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.  (All Actions)
03/31/2009 H.Res.304 Electing Members to the Joint Committee on Printing and the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library. 03/31/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
03/31/2009 H.Res.303 Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the First Congressional District of Hawaii. 03/31/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
03/31/2009 H.Res.279 Providing for the expenses of certain committees of the House of Representatives in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. 03/31/2009 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
03/25/2009 H.R.1714 To require that the Board Compensation Committees required for financial institutions receiving assistance under the Troubled Assets Relief Program include the representation of the financial institution's lowest paid employees. 03/25/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.  (All Actions)
02/24/2009 H.R.506 To provide immediate fiscal relief to cities experiencing serious budget deficits by providing funds for payments to qualified local governments. 02/24/2009 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Organization, and Procurement.  (All Actions)
Total: 3742
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
05/16/2017 H.R.2472 Disability Integration Act of 2017
06/12/2017 H.R.2873 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 207 Glenside Avenue in Wyncote, Pennsylvania, as the "Staff Sergeant Peter Taub Post Office Building".
06/08/2017 H.R.2854 To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to permit an individual who is subject to a requirement to present identification as a condition of voting in an election for Federal office to meet such requirement by presenting a sworn written statement attesting to the individual's identification, and for other purposes.
05/18/2017 H.Res.341 Recognizing the contributions of Defense laboratories to national security and supporting the designation of May 18, 2017, as the "Department of Defense Laboratory Day 2017".
05/18/2017 H.Res.188 Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims.
05/18/2017 H.Res.128 Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
05/17/2017 H.R.2477 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.2475 To provide for the long-term improvement of public school facilities, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
05/09/2017 H.R.267 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park Act of 2017
05/05/2017 H.R.2360 Concussion Awareness and Education Act of 2017
05/05/2017 H.R.2351 Minority Diabetes Initiative Act
05/03/2017 H.R.2317 United States Coast Guard Commemorative Coin Act of 2017
05/02/2017 H.R.2299 Currency Optimization, Innovation, and National Savings Act of 2017
05/02/2017 H.R.2282 Equality Act
05/02/2017 H.R.2052 PRIVATE Act
04/27/2017 H.R.2210 To designate the community living center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butler Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, as the "Sergeant Joseph George Kusick VA Community Living Center".
04/26/2017 H.R.2180 Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2017
04/25/2017 H.Res.187 Relating to efforts to respond to the famine in South Sudan. Passed Yea
04/24/2017 H.R.1739 REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2017
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