Representative Brendan Boyle, who has served Pennsylvania’s 2nd District in the U.S. Congress since 2015, recently shared a series of posts on social media expressing his concerns about the impact of recent federal legislation on health care and cost of living for Americans. Boyle, a Philadelphia native and University of Notre Dame graduate, used his platform to address what he sees as negative consequences stemming from the newly enacted law.
On July 14, 2025, Boyle criticized recent health care legislation signed by former President Trump. He stated, “Trump’s Big Ugly Law will kick 17 million Americans off their health care. 44% of our neighbors here in Philly count on Medicaid. Even if you aren’t on Medicaid, these cuts will force health centers, nursing homes, and hospitals to close. It’s just plain wrong.”
The following day, July 15, Boyle commented on rising costs faced by American families. He wrote, “Food: more expensive Energy costs: more expensive Housing: more expensive Trump promised to cut costs, but instead, he slashed health care and gave tax breaks to billionaires. He’s making it harder and harder for working Americans to get by.”
Later that same day, Boyle addressed political responses to the new law’s effects. He said, “The ink is still drying from Trump’s signature on his Big Ugly Law, and Republicans are already doing damage control. Don’t be fooled. Every Republican who voted for that bill is responsible for every clinic that closes and every American who loses their health care.”
Brendan Boyle has represented Pennsylvania’s 2nd District since replacing Allyson Schwartz in 2015 and previously served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2009 to 2015.
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