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Biography
BRADY, Robert A., a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., April 7, 1945; graduated from St. Thomas More High School, Philadelphia, Pa.; union official; sergeant-at-arms, Philadelphia, Pa., city council, 1975-1983; chair, Philadelphia Democratic Party; member of the Pennsylvania Democratic state committee and Democratic National Committee; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth Congress by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Thomas Foglietta, reelected to the four succeeding Congresses (May 19, 1998-present).
Bills Sponsored (28)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.7331To provide immediate fiscal relief to cities experiencing serious budget deficits by providing fu...12/10/2008Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.CON.RES.435Authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall on December 2, 2008, for ceremonies and activities held ...11/24/2008Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R.5159To establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center within the Office of the Architect of the C...10/20/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6296To extend through 2013 the authority of the Federal Election Commission to impose civil money pen...10/16/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5893To reauthorize the sound recording and film preservation programs of the Library of Congress, and...10/02/2008Signed by President.

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Bills Co-Sponsored (771)
Bill name Last Action
H.R.2040To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the semicentennial of ...12/02/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5714To require the Secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in recognition and celebration of the esta...12/01/2008Signed by President.
H.R.6867To provide for additional emergency unemployment compensation.
11/21/2008Signed by President.
H.R.5802To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to repeal th...11/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
H.R.6127To require the President to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition.
11/19/2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

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