Brendan Boyle — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Pennsylvania, 2026

Congressman Brendan Boyle opposes funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without significant reforms to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), stating that current approaches undermine public safety and due process. He voted against the DHS Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations bill and co-led a letter urging Senators to oppose it. Boyle also called for the removal of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and cosponsored impeachment articles against her due to alleged misconduct by DHS immigration agents.

““I am hereby calling upon President Trump to fire Kristi Noem if she doesn't have the dignity and good sense to resign. All of this has happened under her watch. She must resign or be fired. If neither of those things happen, then Congress should take steps to impeach her and convict her in the Senate so we can remove her from office,” said Congressman Boyle. “We are being ripped apart as a country. These tactics that we are seeing on the streets of Minneapolis must not be replicated either here in Philadelphia or anywhere else throughout our country. We can no longer continue to give Homeland Security a blank check.””

Congressman Brendan Boyle advocates for policies to lower healthcare costs and protect access for Americans. He supported extending enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, which he states would increase the number of insured Americans by millions and prevent premium increases. Boyle has criticized Republican legislation and proposals, including Donald Trump's plans, for cutting healthcare funding, raising costs, and increasing the number of uninsured. He also introduced legislation for lung cancer awareness and early detection.

““Let’s be clear: this bill would never have passed—or even received a vote—without House Democrats forcing action to protect health care for millions of Americans. Without these tax credits, hundreds of thousands of families in Pennsylvania alone are facing average premium increases of 102 percent. While today’s vote is an important step toward limiting the damage caused by Republicans’ historic $1 trillion cut to health care, our work is not finished. I urge the Senate, including Pennsylvania’s two Senators, to move swiftly and send this bill to the President’s desk so working families can finally get the relief they deserve.” — Brendan F. Boyle, Statement on House Vote to Extend Affordable Care Act Tax Credits for Three Years.”

Brendan Boyle has a 100% score from the League of Conservation Voters in 2025 and a 98% lifetime score, indicating strong support for environmental protection. He voted against the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act on February 25, 2026. He criticized the overturning of greenhouse gas pollution safeguards, citing the need to protect American families, and announced funding to reduce carbon pollution.

Representative Brendan Boyle opposes abortion restrictions, stating that the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade delivered a severe blow to women's rights and individuals' constitutional right to make their own health decisions. He believes people should have the freedom to decide what is best for themselves and their families, including abortion care. He has expressed opposition to legislation limiting abortion access.

“The Supreme Court's decision today to overturn Roe v. Wade delivered a severe blow to women's rights, as well as the constitutional right of all individuals to make their own health decisions. The Supreme Court has eliminated key protections for women's health that have been upheld by Roe v. Wade for nearly 50 years. Roe was not the start of abortions, it was the end of women dying from them. This decision will have dangerous consequences for patients across the nation. No matter where a person lives, what they look like, or what they do, everyone should have the freedom to decide what is best for themselves and their families, including when it comes to abortion care." — Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade, boyle.house.gov”

Congressman Brendan Boyle advocates for a strong national security and foreign policy by supporting democratic allies and opposing authoritarianism. He introduced the NO NATO for Purchase Act and the No Funds for NATO Invasion Act to prevent the use of federal funds for acquiring or invading NATO territories. Boyle has also supported funding for Ukraine against Russia's invasion and criticized tariffs targeting NATO allies.

“This critical funding will protect our national security by supporting our democratic allies around the world. It will ensure that Ukraine has the support it needs to fight back against Vladimir Putin, and that Israel can continue to defend itself against Hamas while delivering vital humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. Today’s House action sends a clear message that the United States will continue to support Ukraine's right to self-determination and that America will always stand for peace, stability, and the principles of democracy.” (Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Official Press Release, Legistorm)”

Brendan Boyle strongly supports higher education, informed by his personal experience as a first-generation college student who relied on scholarships and student loans. He works to assist first-generation students, successfully including report language for Department of Education resources and leading a letter for a report on their graduation barriers. Boyle also opposed efforts to abandon student borrowers defrauded by for-profit schools.

“As the first person in my family to attend college, I understand the value of higher education. If not for scholarships and student loans, I would not have been able to attend college." - Brendan Boyle, Ballotpedia”

Brendan Boyle supported H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, in February 2019. This legislation aimed to mandate universal background checks for all firearm sales, including private transactions, with certain exceptions. His support indicates a stance favoring expanded background check requirements.