• 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
06/12/2017 H.R.2876 To require States to automatically register eligible voters to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes. 06/12/2017 Referred to House Science, Space, and Technology  (All Actions)
04/25/2017 H.R.794 EAC Reauthorization Act of 2017 04/25/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
09/30/2016 H.R.5779 Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2016 09/30/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
09/28/2016 H.R.4092 To reauthorize the sound recording and film preservation programs of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes. 09/28/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 623.  (All Actions)
07/07/2016 H.R.5661 To establish the Flag Office Revolving Fund for services provided by the Flag Office of the Architect of the Capitol. 07/07/2016 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
07/05/2016 H.R.4734 To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to permit candidates for election for Federal office to designate an individual who will be authorized to disburse funds of the authorized campaign committees of the candidate in the event of the death of the candidate. 07/05/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 516.  (All Actions)
07/05/2016 H.R.4733 To permit the United States Capitol Police to accept certain property from other Federal agencies and to dispose of certain property in its possession. 07/05/2016 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 515.  (All Actions)
06/27/2016 H.R.5546 To preempt State laws preventing a major city from regulating firearm-related conduct in the city that occurs in or affects interstate or foreign commerce. 06/27/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
05/24/2016 H.Res.745 Congratulating Einstein Healthcare Network on their 150th anniversary. 05/24/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
05/17/2016 H.R.5264 To expand the uses of certain revolving funds of the Library of Congress and to clarify the authority of the Library of Congress to accept gifts and bequests. 05/17/2016 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
05/12/2016 H.Res.726 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the American Federation of Teachers. 05/12/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.  (All Actions)
03/24/2016 H.R.4859 To extend the declaration of nonnavigability in perpetuity for Rivercenter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 03/24/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
03/24/2016 H.R.4858 To provide a declaration of nonnavigability for the central Delaware River, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and for other purposes. 03/24/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.  (All Actions)
03/15/2016 H.R.4735 Architect of the Capitol Administrative Operations Improvement Act of 2016 03/15/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
02/29/2016 H.Res.601 Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States. 02/29/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
02/29/2016 H.Res.596 Recognizing the 146th anniversary of the ratification of the 15th amendment to the Constitution of the United States. 02/29/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
11/20/2015 H.R.4093 Library of Congress Administrative Reform Act of 2015 11/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.  (All Actions)
03/18/2015 H.R.1392 FOCUS Act of 2015 03/18/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
02/05/2015 H.R.442 To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend the coverage of the Federal prohibition against hate crimes in order to provide greater protections to persons who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. 02/05/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
12/09/2014 H.R.5711 To amend title 18, United States Code, to extend the coverage of the Federal prohibition against hate crimes in order to provide greater protections to persons who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. 12/09/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
Total: 3742
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
03/10/2010 H.Res.1081 Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
03/10/2010 H.R.413 Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2009
03/09/2010 H.Res.1055 Supporting the designation of National Robotics Week as an annual event.
03/04/2010 H.R.4771 Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act
03/04/2010 H.R.4764 Military Spouses Employment Act
03/04/2010 H.Res.362 Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of the National School Lunch Program. Passed Yea
03/03/2010 H.R.4745 Achievements of the GI Bill Gold Medal Act
03/01/2010 H.Con.Res.238 Recognizing the difficult challenges Black veterans faced when returning home after serving in the Armed Forces, their heroic military sacrifices, and their patriotism in fighting for equal rights and for the dignity of a people and a Nation. Passed Yea
03/01/2010 H.R.4350 Fallen Heroes Family Act of 2009
03/01/2010 H.R.4321 CIR ASAP Act of 2009
02/25/2010 H.R.4693 Military Spouse Job Continuity Act of 2010
02/25/2010 H.R.4689 National Alzheimer's Project Act
02/25/2010 H.Res.1078 Commending the nonprofit organization Cell Phones for Soldiers for its resolute and continuing service to members of the Armed Forces and their families.
02/25/2010 H.Res.1067 Honoring Colonel Robert Howard for his lifetime of service to the United States.
02/25/2010 H.R.4551 Keep Our Promise to America's Military Retirees Act
02/24/2010 H.R.4593 Keeping Faith With the Greatest Generation Military Retirees Act of 2010
02/24/2010 H.R.4564 Emergency Jobs Program and Assistance for Families Extension Act
02/23/2010 H.Res.1066 Recognizing the bravery and efforts of the United States Armed Forces, local first responders, and other members of Operation Unified Response for their swift and coordinated action in light of the devastation wrought upon the nation of Haiti after a horrific 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Port-Au-Prince and surrounding cities on January 12, 2010. Passed Yea
02/23/2010 H.R.4530 Student Nondiscrimination Act of 2010
02/23/2010 H.Res.1048 Commending the efforts and honoring the work of the men and women of USNS Comfort and the United States Navy in the immediate response to those affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010.
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