Kevin Brady*
Occupation: U.S. representative, Texas Congressional District 8 281-363-9297 www.bradyforcongress.com
What are some of the biggest challenges District 8 faces in the coming years?
By opposing higher taxes and Washington regulations that restrict energy production and as a key leader in lifting the export ban on American energy, I’m leading the fight to protect Texas energy jobs. I am leading the fight to end the “Death Tax,” which recently passed the House [of representatives], so family members can pass down businesses and homes. I led the successful fight to allow Texas taxpayers to deduct their taxes from their federal tax bill.
What is your stance regarding President Obama’s latest gun control initiatives?
Gun violence is real, but nothing will change as long as President Obama keeps ignoring mental health care while targeting law-abiding citizens who are responsibly exercising their Second Amendment rights. Until [Obama] gets serious about real mental health care in America, I’ll fight hard to stop these political games. I’m the only candidate in the race endorsed by the National Rifle Association as the champion for Second Amendment rights.
What can the Greater Houston-area do now to improve its economy in the face of the current oil glut?
I’m the only candidate in the race to support lifting the export ban on crude oil, which will create 300,000 energy jobs in Texas. As chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, I will work closely with Speaker Paul Ryan to reform the tax code, replace “Obamacare,” approve new trade agreements to sell Texas products overseas, reform welfare to get people back to work and save Social Security and Medicare for the long term.
