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Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

1. Why He Matters
2. At a Glance
3. Path to Power
1. 3.1. Example Subsection
2. 3.2. In Their Own Words
4. The Issues
1. 4.1. Health-Care Reform
5. The Network

Current Position: U.S. Representative (since January 1997)

Credit: Congress Bio Directory

Table of Contents

1. Why He Matters
2. At a Glance
3. Path to Power
1. 3.1. Example Subsection
2. 3.2. In Their Own Words
4. The Issues
1. 4.1. Health-Care Reform
5. The Network

Why He Matters

The congressman for Texas' 8th district, Brady is perhaps best known as the House's leading voice in favor of establishing a sunset commission to identify and eliminate government programs "that are no longer working." Rep. Brady's web site, Spending Reform In 2006, his bill to sunset all federal programs every 12 years if not renewed by Congress won committee approval but was never voted on in the face of opposition from moderate Republicans.National Journal, Almanac of American Politics

When Brady was 12-years-old, his father was murdered, which led the congressman to become an advocate for victims' rights. Brady is a fiscal conservative who believes the IRS should be replaced by a consumption tax. He was a supporter of President George W. Bush's tax cuts and the House's chief sponsor of the Central America Free Trade Agreement. From his seat on the House Ways and Means panel, Brady led the successful 2004 effort to restore the state and locals sales-tax deductions,National Journal, Almanac of American Politics which he cites as one of his major legislative accomplishments. Rep. Brady's website

At a Glance

Current Position: U.S. Representative (since January 1997)

Career History: Texas House of Repsresentatives (1990–1996); Executive, Woodlands Chamber of Commerce (1978–1996)

Birthday: April 11, 1955

Hometown: Vermillion, South Dakota

Alma Mater: University of South Dakota, B.S., 1990

Spouse: Cathy

Religion: Catholic

Committees: Joint Economic, Ways and Means

DC Office: 301 Cannon Building, 202-225-4901

District Offices: Conroe, 936-441-5700; Huntsville, 936-439-9532; Orange, 409-883-4197

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Path to Power

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