- 10/24/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Democrat - Kansas Second District) and Congressman Ted Poe (Republican - Texas Second District) led a bipartisan request to Attorney General Michael Mukasey to conduct an appropriate and thorough investigation into any and all financial institutions, corporations, and individuals that are suspect of criminal action relating to our current economic crisis.
< read more > - 10/23/08
NumbersUSA recognizes Rep. Nancy Boyda (D-KS) as having earned the highest NumbersUSA Immigration-Reduction Grades in her party out of 435 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Boyda outperformed 95 percent of her colleagues.
< read more > - 10/20/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda announced the release of $5.1 billion in Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds. Kansas will receive more than $45 million in LIHEAP funding.
< read more > - 10/15/08
The Effective Child Pornography Prosecution Act of 2007, authored by Rep. Boyda, was signed by into law by President Bush last week. This legislation strengthens prosecution for the possession and distribution of child pornography.
< read more > - 10/07/08
The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) released its Congressional Report Card this morning, giving Congresswoman Nancy Boyda an "A+" for her commitment to our troops and veterans.
< read more > - 10/03/08
"Monday's vote against the bailout was dramatic and unsettling to the markets, but it gave us a chance to craft a better package. I am disappointed that, instead, we have reused the same core program but loaded it up with over $100 billion in deficit-expanding projects..."
< read more > - 09/29/08
"I have spoken to so many economists in this past week, four of them personally. And every time I ask the question, 'Do you think this will work?' They look away. They actually break eye contact with you and come back and say they're not sure..."
< read more > - 09/29/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) will host the final 2008 Academy Days in Manhattan this Thursday, October 2.
< read more > - 09/25/08
T. Boone Pickens praised Boyda for joining the pledge. "Congresswoman Boyda is showing real leadership on a critical issue," Pickens said. "I salute her for joining me in urging the next administration in Washington – whoever it is – to make reducing our depending on foreign oil an absolute priority."
< read more > - 09/25/08
"Congress cannot continue to pass trillions of dollars in debt along to future generations. We must do the hard work of finding ways to cut middle-class taxes without inflating the deficit..."
< read more > - 09/24/08
The National Federation of Independent Business, the nation's leading small business association, today named U.S. Rep. Nancy Boyda (KS-2) a Guardian of Small Business for her outstanding voting record on behalf of America's small business owners in the 110th Congress.
< read more > - 09/24/08
"One message I hear again and again around the district is that Kansas families are pressed for time and money. The unpredictable charges and confusing language that come with credit cards are a part of that problem. I am pleased to see the House come up with a solution..."
< read more > - 09/24/08
Rep. Boyda's bill, the Effective Child Pornography Prosecution Act of 2007, H.R. 4120, closes a legal loophole that allowed a Kansas man convicted of possessing child pornography to escape punishment.
< read more > - 09/23/08
"We can't pay for every bad decision that anyone ever made in this country."
< read more > - 09/19/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) announced today that the Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) through the United States Department of Health and Human Services has released $818,000 to help low income families in the State of Kansas.
< read more > - 09/18/08
The United States House of Representatives yesterday voted 266 to152, with one Member voting Present, to give residents of the District of Columbia the right to own handguns.
< read more > - 09/17/08
"For the second time in as many weeks, the federal government has committed tens of billions of dollars to support a private company, so, for the second time in as many weeks, I write you to ask that these taxpayer dollars not go into the pockets of those who led the companies into failure..."
< read more > - 09/17/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District), along with several of her colleagues, this morning announced the formation of a new Middle Class Working Group. The coalition unveiled a legislative agenda to help American families prosper.
< read more > - 09/17/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) announced today that the United States Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) has awarded $876,479 in school safety resource grants to the Second District of Kansas.
< read more > - 09/16/08
The United States House of Representatives is scheduled this week to vote on a compromise energy bill. It allows all coastal states to opt-in to offshore drilling starting from 50 to 100 miles offshore. Anything 100 to 200 miles offshore is open to exploration. It also allows interior states to develop oil shale fields.
< read more > - 09/15/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) applauds yesterday's announcement by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) that it would cancel millions in severance payments to the former CEOs of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
< read more > - 09/11/08
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded the grant as a part of their Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Tribal Resources Grant Program. The funds from this award will be put toward updating technology for the police department's emergency response equipment.
< read more > - 09/11/08
"Thousands of innocent men, women and children lost their lives seven years ago today. On this anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, we continue to honor their memories and extend our heartfelt sympathies to their loved ones..."
< read more > - 09/11/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) and New Hampshire Congressman Paul Hodes have written a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. Their letter asks that Fannie Mae CEO, Daniel Mudd and Freddie Mac CEO, Richard Syron, not be awarded golden parachutes for leading their companies into failure.
< read more > - 09/10/08
Rep. Boyda said, "Congress and the American people have stated emphatically they want to end this program…and to end it now. Since the Department of Transportation and now the White House don't seem to get the message, we have made it crystal clear to them with this legislation. Enough is enough!"
< read more > - 09/10/08
The United States House of Representatives has today given thumbs up to H.R. 1527, the Rural Veterans Access to Care Act. This legislation allows veterans enrolled in the health system, who live over 60 miles from a VA hospital, to receive primary care from a non-VA health care facility.
< read more > - 09/09/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) returned yesterday from a bi-partisan congressional delegation (CODEL) trip to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Vienna, Austria.
< read more > - 09/09/08
The Golden Triangle is the NFU's highest honor for government service. It is awarded annually to members of Congress who demonstrate outstanding leadership on issues affecting independent farmers, ranchers, and rural communities.
< read more > - 09/04/08
"Congress and the American people have been asking George W. Bush for months now to release a small portion of oil in the SPR. These pleas have fallen on deaf ears with the President. Now that Big Oil has made the request, he opens the spigot."
< read more > - 08/22/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda said, "The United States military academies provide students with impressive educational opportunities, and the opportunity to serve their country."
< read more > - 08/20/08
Boyda said, "A lack of affordable housing is an issue nationwide. Flooding in Kansas last spring certainly didn't help the matter. Mix that in with the fact the nationwide mortgage market stopped functioning smoothly last summer, and there's a real problem for many people. The purpose of Monday's discussion is to discuss the region's needs, and to share state and federal options available to the area. I want to hear about the needs of Southeast Kansas and start a dialogue with state and federal housing authorities on what grant options may be available."
< read more > - 08/18/08
Nearly seven years after St. Ignatius Chapel was destroyed by fire in 2001, ground was broken today for a new Fort Leavenworth Chapel. Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) gave remarks at the ceremony. Joining her for this important event, were Rep. Ike Skelton, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Chet Edwards, Chairman of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Sub-Committee, and Lieutenant General William B. Caldwell IV, Commanding General, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth.
< read more > - 08/08/08
"These veterans deserve a fitting tribute for their service to our country. No words can ever thank them enough for their dedication to protecting freedom, but we can ensure this dedication does not go unnoticed. I am honored that these veterans came to my office for assistance and delighted my staff was able to recover these awards."
< read more > - 08/04/08
"This is of serious concern. We have stringent licensing procedures for all American drivers – especially the operators of heavy commercial trucks. There are rigorous testing procedures for truck drivers, controls on hours worked, prohibitions on drug abuse, and safety standards for vehicles. Because of these standards, America has one of the safest commercial trucking fleets in the world. Sadly, Mexico does not share the same level of standards..."
< read more > - 07/30/08
According to a survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business, dealing with unreasonable government regulations is among the top ten complaints among small businesses. It costs companies $48.72 per hour to deal with paperwork. Boyda's bill provides small business owners with contact information to federal agencies for assistance and guidance with government paperwork.
< read more > - 07/28/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Second District of Kansas) announced today that Michael Stacks of Louisburg, Mitchell Metzler of Topeka, Christopher Nelson of Leavenworth and Shaun Kelsey of Parsons have accepted appointments into the United States Service Academies with the Class of 2012.
< read more > - 07/24/08
Boyda's bill, the Effective Child Pornography Prosecution Act of 2007, H.R. 4120, will close a jurisdictional loophole that allowed a Kansas man who was convicted of possessing child pornography to escape punishment.
< read more > - 07/23/08
The U.S. House of Representatives today voted (272-152) for broad legislation to address the ailing housing market and the giant government-sponsored mortgage buyers, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) broke party ranks to vote against the legislation.
< read more > - 07/17/08
"It just makes sense to require a country with a previous outbreak of FMD to prove their products are disease free before we allow them into the United States."
< read more > - 07/15/08
Boyda said, "These are tough economic times. People are hurting. The stimulus rebates are not enough to turn the tide, but an average of $300 per person is enough to help put food on the table and gas in the car. I just hate to see anyone miss out on help they are rightfully due. "
< read more > - 07/10/08
Fulfilling a promise, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) has introduced legislation in the United States House of Representatives to temporarily address a shortage in the Highway Trust Fund.
< read more > - 07/09/08
"I am so pleased the Pentagon has decided to heed the decision of the Government Accountability Office and reopen bidding for the tanker contract. This is the right thing to do. I have said from the beginning that it just makes no sense for America to outsource our ability to defend our nation..."
< read more > - 07/09/08
Boyda said "I am pleased to nominate Michelle Reed from Fredonia, Kansas for the 2008 Angel in Adoption. In addition to adopting two children from Kazakhstan, she has become an advocate for international adoption by facilitating support groups and by serving on the board of Two Hearts for Hope. Michelle is truly an Angel in Adoption."
< read more > - 07/09/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) said, "This is an extremely important piece of legislation. I am glad that, at the end of the day, the Senate put partisan politics aside and voted to protect health care in America."
< read more > - 06/30/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District), speaking at a news conference today with Kansas Transportation Secretary Deb Miller, decried the failure of Congress last week to address a significant shortfall in the federal Highway Trust Fund.
< read more > - 06/24/08
Boyda Calls on Senate to Follow Suit in Protecting Health Care in Kansas
< read more > - 06/20/08
Congress Approves Bi-Partisan Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
< read more > - 06/19/08
Boyda said "I was proud to support this resolution. It marks an important day in United States history – a day that set Americans on the course to equality."
< read more > - 06/19/08
Emergency Supplemental Bill Helps Veterans and the Jobless; Provides Disaster Relief
< read more > - 06/18/08
Congress Votes to Extend Unemployment Compensation
< read more > - 06/18/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) called the GAO's decision "the right thing to do – for national security and for America's economy."
< read more > - 06/02/08
Autism Proves No Barrier to Congressional Page Program
< read more > - 05/23/08
The National Defense Authorization Act advances the efforts of last year's NDAA to restore America's military readiness, and it includes over $20 million in defense authorizations for the state of Kansas.
< read more > - 05/14/08
"The bill makes some important investments in rural America and agriculture programs, but it's not perfect."
< read more > - 05/08/08
Saturday, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) will help deliver mail to Topeka residents in the Potwin area from 10 a.m. until noon. Rep. Boyda will also be collecting non-perishable food items along her Saturday morning trek as part of the Postal Service's efforts to "Stamp Out Hunger."
< read more > - 05/06/08
Boyda said "Five years and $45 billion dollars in money given to Iraq for the purposes of reconstruction is more than enough. It is time for the Iraqi government to step up and take some responsibility."
< read more > - 05/05/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) on Saturday concluded her second annual Congress on Your Corner Listening Tour. The 2008 tour wrapped up at Bichelmeyer's Steak House in Tonganoxie, Kansas. Leavenworth County was the final stop on a 26 week tour which included stops in each of the 26 counties in the Kansas Second Congressional District.
< read more > - 05/02/08
As gasoline reaches another record high of $3.49 a gallon, motorists want to make sure they're getting every penny's worth. But motorists could be spending more than necessary, by filling their gas tanks at the wrong time of day. Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) has compiled a list of money-saving tips for consumers that includes suggestions such as the best time of day to stop at the filling station.
< read more > - 04/09/08
In view of today's testimony, I remain deeply concerned about the impact of the Iraq war on our military readiness. Our troops are clearly strained by repeated, fifteen-month deployments, and the Army is burning through supplies and equipment at an alarming rate. In this age of global threats, I am gravely concerned that America is devoting so many military resources to Iraq.
< read more > - 03/27/08
Under the rules that governed the federal budget for decades, any Member of Congress could secretly request taxpayer dollars for pet projects. These requests, called "earmarks," were made behind closed doors and with virtually no oversight or accountability.
< read more > - 03/13/08
The U.S. House of Representatives today approved a 2009 budget resolution, H.Con.Res. 312, that increases federal funding for veterans, cuts taxes for middle-class Kansas families, and cracks down on wasteful spending.
< read more > - 03/11/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today announced her pledge not to conduct "robo" calls to voters in her district who have registered their phone number with the National Political Do Not Contact (NPDNC) registry at StopPoliticalCalls.org. Congresswoman Boyda is the second Member of Congress to take the pledge since the non-profit Citizens for Civil Discourse launched the list last October.
< read more > - 03/10/08
The U.S. House of Representatives today considered H.Res. 948, congratulating the University of Kansas football team for winning the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl and having the most successful year in program history.
< read more > - 02/27/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today voted for the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Act, a sweeping energy reform package that will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Kansas renewable energy and reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.
< read more > - 02/14/08
"Congress has a constitutional duty to check and balance other branches of government, and today we acted twice to do just that. We voted to hold accountable two administration officials who refused to respond to Congressional subpoenas. And we held the administration accountable to the courts for its surveillance programs."
< read more > - 02/11/08
Congressman Dennis Moore (Kansas Third District) and Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) praised the decision this week by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to suspend its plans to institute a pilot program that would limit public office hours in Kansas City's SSA field offices.
< read more > - 02/07/08
The U.S. House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved the Boyda / Edwards Amendment to H.R. 4137, the College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007. The amendment will extend to military families nationwide the same tuition benefits that Kansas currently offers to military service members.
< read more > - 01/25/08
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) announced today that Kansas farmers and ranchers who suffered crop, feed, and livestock losses in federally declared disaster areas in 2007 may be eligible for new assistance from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
< read more > - 12/19/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) announced today that the Kansas Second Congressional District will gain over $387 million in new federal funding under the 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Bill.
< read more > - 12/18/07
"I've said for years that America needs to dramatically overhaul our energy policy. Unfortunately, today's bill falls far short of the mark," Rep. Boyda said. "It does contain some good provisions, such as higher CAFE standards and a strong renewable fuel requirement, but it just doesn't do enough."
< read more > - 12/12/07
The entire Kansas Congressional Delegation today sent the following letter to the President to support authorization of FEMA assistance to Kansas due to the multiple winter storms.
< read more > - 12/06/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today voted for the Energy Independence and Security Act, a sweeping energy reform package that will invest hundreds of millions of dollars in Kansas biofuels and reduce America's dependence on foreign oil.
< read more > - 12/03/07
Boyda's bill, the NAFTA Accountability Act, requires the United States to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). If the negotiations do not produce specific, concrete improvements, the bill calls for America to withdraw from NAFTA.
< read more > - 11/16/07
U.S. Senator Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Rep. Nancy Boyda (D-KS) today introduced companion legislation in the House and Senate to authorize a federal buyout for Treece, Kansas. The legislation provides for a voluntary relocation program for residents and properties in the community. This proposal is necessary due to the threat of collapsing, abandoned mines in Treece.
< read more > - 11/13/07
Rep. Boyda's bill, the Effective Child Pornography Prosecution Act of 2007, H.R. 4210, will close a jurisdictional loophole that allowed a Kansas man who was convicted of possessing child pornography to escape punishment.
< read more > - 11/09/07
For the second time in a week, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) has voted to dramatically ease the burden of taxes on middle-class families. The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Temporary Tax Relief Act of 2007, H.R. 3996, which will protect 23 million middle-class families from paying sharply higher taxes next year due to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT).
< read more > - 11/08/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) announced today that Kansas stands to gain $10.8 million in earmarked defense funding under the conference report of the 2008 Department of Defense Appropriations Bill.
< read more > - 11/07/07
"It's about time," said Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District), after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act (HEART Act) yesterday on a unanimous, 410-0 vote.
< read more > - 11/06/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today announced that two Kansas military bases, Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth, stand to gain $255 million in new funding under the conference report of the 2008 Veterans Affairs and Military Construction (VA / MILCON) Appropriations Bill.
< read more > - 11/01/07
This afternoon, Topeka High School senior Kelly Jacobsen joined the Speaker of the House, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District), and eight other Members of Congress for a press conference in Washington, D.C. to highlight the accomplishments of the 110th Congress. Ms. Jacobsen shared a first-hand perspective on how the landmark College Cost Reduction Act of 2007 will open new opportunities to Kansas students.
< read more > - 10/25/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) recently joined the five other members of the Kansas Congressional delegation - Rep. Todd Tiahrt, Rep. Jerry Moran, Rep. Dennis Moore, Sen. Pat Roberts, and Sen. Sam Brownback - to send a letter to the Department of Defense in support of plans to station a new infantry brigade at Fort Riley.
< read more > - 10/18/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) released the following statement after today's vote to override President Bush's veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).
< read more > - 10/15/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) has introduced the Tax Relief for Armed Combat Families Act of 2007, which will permanently expand the eligibility of military families to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The legislation will cut the taxes of over 150,000 military families across the United States, in some cases by thousands of dollars.
< read more > - 10/03/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today announced that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has waived through 2008 the late enrollment penalty for low-income beneficiaries of the Medicare prescription drug program.
< read more > - 09/27/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) yesterday joined a bipartisan majority of the U.S. House of Representatives to approve H.R. 3668, a sweeping health care bill that will block $70 million in Medicare cuts to Kansas hospitals over the next five years.
< read more > - 09/25/07
Tens of thousands of Kansas kids lack health insurance. Through no fault of their own, they face dramatically increased risks of illness, poor performance in school, and life-long medical conditions.
< read more > - 09/19/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today announced that the United States Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration has awarded a $250,000 grant to the City of Galena for an engineering study to identify abandoned mine voids.
< read more > - 09/18/07
The National Farmers Union (NFU) has awarded the 2007 NFU Golden Triangle Award to Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District), a member of the U.S. House Committee on Agriculture and an outspoken advocate for independent farmers and ranchers.
< read more > - 09/14/07
President Bush today signed into law the Honest Leadership, Open Government Act, the most significant ethics reform package to pass Congress in decades. Among the new law's sweeping provisions is language authored by Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) to strip the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of crimes related to their official duties.
< read more > - 09/10/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today released the following statement after General David Petraeus's testimony before the U.S. House Armed Services Committee.
< read more > - 09/05/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today addressed the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.Res. 544. The resolution, which Rep. Boyda cosponsored, expresses the sympathy and support of the U.S. House for victims of the June floods in eastern Kansas. It passed by a vote of 397-0.
< read more > - 08/28/07
With just a week left to apply for assistance, more than $36 million ($36,968,966) has already has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as they continue to assist the state of Kansas and the Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM) in the recovery from the severe storms and flooding June 26-July 25.
< read more > - 08/24/07
While in Kansas for the August Congressional Recess, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) held the inaugural meeting of her Kansas Second District Veterans and Military Affairs Advisory Council (VMAAC) on August 10, 2007, in Leavenworth, Kansas.
< read more > - 08/22/07
As students across Kansas return to school for a new year of classes, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today joined Kansas educators to spotlight a major federal proposal to relieve the burden of taxes on teachers.
< read more > - 08/06/07
At a press conference this morning at Jayhawk Pharmacy in Topeka, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) announced the Save Our Community Pharmacies Act, her bill to prevent the drastic cut in pharmacy reimbursement rates that Medicaid plans to implement next year.
< read more > - 08/06/07
At an event this morning at her Topeka district office, 510 Southwest 10th Avenue, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) awarded eight long-overdue medals, including a Purple Heart, to Korean War veteran Gerald Ferguson.
< read more > - 08/01/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today joined a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the Children's Health and Medicare Protection (CHAMP) Act, which provides a health safety net to 11 million low-income American children.
< read more > - 07/31/07
The U.S. House of Representatives today overwhelmingly approved the Honest Leadership, Open Government Act, the most significant ethics reform package to pass Congress in decades. Among the bill's sweeping provisions is language authored by Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) to strip the pensions of Members of Congress who are convicted of crimes related to their official duties.
< read more > - 07/31/07
Only one week remains for homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from May 4 to June 1 to apply for federal disaster assistance, said officials at the Kansas Division of Emergency Management (KDEM) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
< read more > - 07/27/07
On Tuesday, July 24, 2007, the House of Representatives approved $3.2 million in funding for road and other transportation projects.
< read more > - 07/23/07
Boyda said, "The 2007 Farm Bill strikes the right balance - providing a safety net for farmers while at the same time modestly increasing the funds available for nutrition programs such as food stamps and farmer's market programs for seniors."
< read more > - 07/12/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) yesterday voted in support of the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007, the single largest federal investment in college aid since the GI Bill in 1944. The legislation will expand eligibility for Pell Grants, dramatically reduce the interest rates on federal student aid, and help public servants such as firefighters and first responders pay off their college loans -- all at no new cost to taxpayers.
< read more > - 07/04/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) and Congressman Dennis Moore (Kansas Third District) held a press conference on Tuesday to highlight the need for increased funding for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP). Prior to the press conference, Boyda and Moore toured the United States Penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas, and met with the staff to discuss the impact of current funding shortages on the Leavenworth facility and other federal prisons.
< read more > - 07/02/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) announced today that, following severe flooding over the weekend, many southeast Kansas counties are now eligible for Public Assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA).
< read more > - 07/01/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District), who represents southeast Kansas in the U.S. House of Representatives, spent the weekend touring flood-damaged areas and meeting with state and local officials.
< read more > - 06/28/07
In the coming days, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) will host "Congress on Your Corner" events in Pleasanton and Goff, Kansas.
< read more > - 06/28/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today launched a new feature on her official Congressional website: Constituent Casework, a weekly blog in which Boyda's constituent services staff will offer guidance on dealing with federal agencies, provide updates on federal programs, and share stories about constituents who have contacted Boyda's office.
< read more > - 06/13/07
In the coming weeks, the U.S. House of Representatives will begin to debate the yearly appropriations bills to fund the federal government for fiscal year 2008. As part of that process, Members of Congress often submit appropriations requests, or earmarks, to set aside funds for particular projects.
< read more > - 06/12/07
Speaking today on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) strongly criticized recent actions by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The DOT announced last Friday its plans to launch a cross-border pilot program for Mexican trucks, in spite of repeated Congressional action to block the program.
< read more > - 06/08/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today announced that the United States Department of State has temporarily eased the passport requirements for American citizens traveling by air to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Bermuda. In place of a passport, travelers may now present a photographic identification and official Department of State proof of application for a passport, which can be obtained online at www.travel.state.gov. The new rule will apply through September 30, 2007.
< read more > - 06/01/07
On Tuesday, June 5, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) and four other members of the U.S. House Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management will host a field hearing on the 2007 Farm Bill in Salina, Kansas. In addition to Rep. Boyda, attendees will include Subcommittee Chairman Bob Etheridge (D-NC), Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-KS), Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE), and Rep. Steve King (R-IA).
< read more > - 05/25/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) announced today that residents of Shawnee and Leavenworth Counties affected by recent flooding are now eligible for individual disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA).
< read more > - 05/24/07
A new bill would rein in the skyrocketing cost of gasoline by suspending the federal tax on gasoline during price spikes, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) announced. Boyda is an original cosponsor of the legislation, the Gas Price Relief Act, which was introduced into Congress today.
< read more > - 05/18/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda announced that the U.S. House has approved $22.8 million for Kansas Second District military projects. The money, which was included in the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, passed the U.S. House yesterday on a 397-27 vote.
< read more > - 05/15/07
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Safe American Roads Act of 2007 on a 411-3 vote. The legislation, which was authored by Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District), would rein in a reckless Department of Transportation (DOT) pilot program for Mexico-domiciled trucks.
< read more > - 04/30/07
On Saturday, May 5th, Congresswoman Nancy Boyda will host a formal judging ceremony and reception for participants in this year's Congressional Art Competition from the Kansas Second Congressional District. The event is open to media and to the public.
< read more > - 04/24/07
In a roll call vote held late yesterday evening, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the National Foster Parents' Day Resolution, H.Res. 179, which was introduced by Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District).
< read more > - 04/17/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda today announced the names of eight residents of the Kansas Second Congressional District who have been accepted into U.S. service academies. The eight high school seniors were nominated by the Second District Congressional office as a part of their application process.
< read more > - 04/04/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) announced today that she is cosponsoring H.R. 1649, a bill to prohibit the closure or relocation of any local Farm Service Office until one year after the enactment of the 2007 Farm Bill.
< read more > - 03/30/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) announced that two Kansas military bases, Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth, stand to gain $146 million in new military construction (MILCON) funding under the 2008 federal budget resolution passed by the House of Representatives yesterday.
< read more > - 03/07/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda today announced several federal grants for projects in the Kansas Second Congressional District, totaling over $3.1 million.
< read more > - 02/22/07
Late yesterday, Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius appointed Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) as Vice Chair of the Kansas National Bio- and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) Task Force. Sebelius established the task force last month to champion Kansas as the best location to host a major new Department of Homeland Security biodefense laboratory.
< read more > - 02/16/07
Congresswoman Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second District) today voted for H.R. 976, the Small Business Tax Relief Act, which will reduce taxes on small businesses by $1.3 billion over the next 10 years. The legislation was designed to help small employers offset the cost of the minimum wage increase recently approved by the U.S. House of Representatives.
< read more > - 01/12/07
Representative Nancy Boyda (Kansas Second Congressional District) announced today that she will introduce legislation to prevent representatives who commit federal crimes during their service from collecting a government pension.
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