“The harsh reality is that we simply cannot tax our way out of our overspending and debt problem. We need a balanced approach that includes both a stronger economy to generate new tax revenues and bipartisan guardrails, which will help ensure that future presidents and congresses spend within our means.”

American politician

Kevin Patrick Brady is an American politician and Republican who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 8th congressional district from 1997 to 2023. The district included northern Houston, including The Woodlands. He was a long-serving member of Congress, representing the district for more than two decades. His public career is tied to Texas politics and the Houston area, especially the northern part of the city and its surrounding communities.